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Significant investment from two government funds will help reopen the Rotorua Museum, provide better care for and access to the Museum’s collection of taonga, and create jobs, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced today.
Creative NZ is inviting public comment and feedback on their response to 'A Profile of Creative Professionals', the research seeking to better understand career sustainability in the arts and creative industries.
A new immersive art exhibition has opened at Te Papa. The installation, Finale: Bouquet, by Australian artist Nike Savvas is a major new site specific commission for the Toi Art Threshold Gallery on Level 4.
Works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Andrea Schermoly. The stage will be flooded with colour and light. Choreographers from three continents, sharing New Zealand stages this winter from 16 August to 15 September. You won’t want to miss a step.
Read a new Discussion Paper which provides a perspective on how to better reflect culture in the Living Standards Framework. It was jointly commissioned by the Treasury and the Ministry. Submissions on the paper can be made to the Treasury (cea@treasury.govt.nz) and close on 30 September 2019.
In 2019, Aotearoa New Zealand will acknowledge 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Europeans. Tuia – Encounters 250 (Tuia 250) is the national commemoration that recognises this milestone in our history. This is a time to share, debate and reflect – to enable a more balanced telling of our stories, so that we speak openly and respectfully about our history. Events and activities in regions right around the country will help New Zealanders to join the discussion.
BSA releases decisions on New Zealand broadcast coverage of 15 March 2019 mosque attacks.
Five remarkable songs have made the shortlist for the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Award, recognising excellence in songwriting.
The Michael King Writers Centre is pleased to announce that next year’s programme of residencies at the historic Signalman’s House on Takarunga Mt Victoria in Devonport, Auckland, is now open for applications.

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Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage works to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders by promoting a confident and connected culture.

We support many of New Zealand’s arts, media, heritage and sports organisations; advise government on cultural matters and provide research and resources for everyone to access. The organisations we fund deliver a wide range of cultural experiences for all to enjoy.

Tuia 250 voyage begins from Tahiti as we honour Sir Hek Busby's waka legacy

Tuia 250 voyage begins from Tahiti as we honour Sir Hek Busby's waka legacy

The moment of departure of a double-hulled canoe from Tahiti to Aotearoa New Zealand will be a very special moment, say Tuia 250 National Coordinating Committee Co-Chairs Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr and Dame Jenny Shipley. ...

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 Today in History

Today in History

23/08/1947 - Assisted immigration resumes after war
The first draft of 118 British immigrants arrived in Auckland on the New Zealand Shipping Company liner Rangitata. They were among 77,000 men, women and children who arrived from Great Britain under the assisted immigration scheme between 1947 and 1975. ...

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Tuia Encounters 250

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National Erebus Memorial

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Te Tai

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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