‘Everybody loves arts, culture and heritage’ finds latest Cultural Participation Survey The latest Cultural Participation Survey has revealed that 97% of New Zealanders participate in at least one form of arts, culture or heritage activities 14 March, 2024
New Zealand children love arts, culture and recreation - but still make time for homework and chores! New research from Growing Up in New Zealand and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage found that more than 90% of 12-year-olds regularly took part in recreational activities. 3 March, 2024
Details of improvements to screen production rebate revealed Details of changes to the government’s investment in the screen sector were released today, designed to attract and support quality productions that generate great economic and cultural benefits for New Zealand. 31 July, 2023
Rau Hoskins appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Board and the Māori Heritage Council Rau Hoskins (Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi) has been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and the Māori Heritage Council. 26 July, 2023
Matariki traditions embedded atop the maunga and across Aotearoa Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the celebrations. 15 July, 2023
Christina Milligan appointed to the NZ On Air Board Producer, screenwriter and experienced governor Dr Christina Milligan (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Board of NZ On Air for a three-year term. 7 July, 2023
Kaine Thompson appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board Kaine Thompson (Ngati Hauā, Tainui) has been appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 5 July, 2023
Fourth round of decisions wraps up $28 million Regeneration Fund Seventeen cultural sector organisations have been successful in the final round of the $28 million Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. 1 July, 2023
Matariki Ahunga Nui funding decisions Matariki celebrations across Aotearoa will be significantly enhanced with 119 successful applicants for the over $3 million Matariki Ahunga Nui fund. 30 June, 2023
50 Years Since New Zealand Government’s Pacific Nuclear Protest Wednesday 28 June 2023 marks 50 years since the New Zealand Government sent a frigate to French Polynesia to protest testing of nuclear weapons at Mururoa Atoll. 26 June, 2023
Third Regeneration Fund decisions to support key cultural infrastructure More than forty cultural sector initiatives have been announced today as the latest recipients of the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, giving them the backing they need to make a lasting impact for the arts, culture and heritage sectors. 29 May, 2023