Spotlight: Satellites launch new resource for Asian arts Supported by Te Urungi Innovation funding, Satellites launched a new website, magazine and international artist programme as part of its ongoing mahi to support and promote Asian-diaspora artists in Aotearoa. 2 April, 2024
‘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
First Matariki holiday marked across New Zealand and the world Oho mai ana te motu i te rangi nei ki te hararei tūmatanui motuhake tuatahi o Aotearoa, Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, me te hono atu a te Pirīmia a Jacinda Ardern ki ngā mahi whakanui a te motu i tētahi huihuinga mō te Hautapu i te ata nei. The country has awoken today to its first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joining the nation’s celebrations at a traditional Hautapu ceremony early this morning. 24 June, 2022
Appointments to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the new appointment of Wilma Smith and reappointment of Edwin Read to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) board. 16 June, 2022
Andrew Shaw appointed to the NZ On Air Board The Minister of Broadcasting has appointed Andrew Shaw to the NZ On Air Board for a three-year term starting from 1 June 2022. 1 June, 2022
He maimai aroha mō Joe Hawke nō Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Manatū Taonga acknowledges the passing of Joe Hawke nō Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. 24 May, 2022
Aroha Beck appointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority Board Aroha Beck (Tapuika) has been appointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) Board for a four-year term from 9 May 2022. 16 May, 2022
Mānawatia a Matariki – te whakanui i a Matariki Te Tohu o Matariki was presented to the public today by Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti, Kelvin Davis and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage Kiri Allan. 3 May, 2022
Ministry welcomes the conclusion of the Chief Ombudsman’s report into the National Erebus Memorial project The completion of an investigation into complaints received by the Chief Ombudsman about aspects of the National Erebus Memorial has been welcomed by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 28 March, 2022
Farewell Tā Wira Gardiner Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner – Tā Wira – was a soldier, public servant and writer. He was of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Whakatōhea and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui descent. 18 March, 2022
Kiwi legends of architecture and design featured in Dictionary of NZ Biography Fourteen new entries featuring legendary architects, industrial and fashion designers, and inventors have been added to Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (DNZB). 17 March, 2022