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Read a new report which presents key findings from a survey of creative spaces, intended to provide key decision-makers and agencies with information about the sector to better understand how the sector operates, the services it provides and to whom.
New Zealanders have jumped at the chance to apply for a free trainee berth aboard vessels that form the flotilla in the Tuia 250 Voyage, oversubscribing available spaces by more than three times, says Tuia 250 National Coordinating Committee Co-Chair Dame Jenny Shipley.
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.
New Zealand’s public media funding agency NZ On Air is celebrating 30 years of supporting content that allows us to see and hear ourselves in media – New Zealand’s stories, in our voices.
Applications are open until Monday 29 July for Heritage EQUIP funding. Heritage EQUIP, NZ’s earthquake upgrade incentive programme, supports private owners of heritage buildings to carry out seismic strengthening. Up to 67% funding is available, with extra support available for buildings in rural and provincial areas, including new Professional Advice Grants. Find out more at www.heritageequip.govt.nz
This month, a suite of events, major new commissioned artworks and the unveiling of commemorative stamps, are planned to celebrate the inspirational life of mountaineer, adventurer and humanitarian, Sir Edmund Hillary, who was born 100 years ago on 20 July 1919.
Expressions of Interest for the new look Major Events Fund are being welcomed from 1 July 2019. The Fund has a new direction that will see it prioritise events that build national pride and celebrate New Zealand culture, as well as having a greater focus on arts and cultural events.
Acclaimed Scottish pianist Steven Osborne will tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in July in concerts featuring the world premiere of a new work by Kiwi composer Michael Norris. Mātauranga will have Osborne, hailed as “one of the UK’s most gifted pianists”, performing Mozart’s enchanting Piano Concerto No. 12 in Wellington and Auckland, and Beethoven’s boundary-pushing Piano Concerto No. 4 in Napier, Tauranga and Hamilton.
Using Te Papa’s beautiful black and white images by Michael Hall, the Ministry has launched new place-based storytelling project Te Haerenga o Kupe, telling the story of the journey to and around New Zealand by Kupe and his companions, and the indelible marks they left on the New Zealand landscape. This is part of our work talking about the great Pacific navigators as part of our Tuia 250 Encounters exhibition on NZHistory. It is housed on the StoryMap platform, and ends with a map showing some of the places named by or for Kupe, with a request for information about others.

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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.

Pukeahu Game Dev Girls - make games & learn code!

Pukeahu Game Dev Girls - make games & learn code!

Learn to create a multi-level video game (think Super Mario Bros), inspired by the characters and stories of Pukeahu and Aotearoa, including some awesome wāhine. Enrolments now open for this afterschool programme for girls aged 11-15 who are curious about coding and making video games. ...

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 Today in History

Today in History

17/07/1939 - Death of Paddy the Wanderer
Paddy, a ginger and brown Airedale terrier, became a national celebrity because of his exploits on the Wellington waterfront (and beyond) during the 1930s. ...

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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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