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Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme

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COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on those involved in the arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors. Manatū Taonga is working closely with Crown entities and funded agencies to understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our sector and to determine the most effective response in this fast-changing situation.
Manatū Taonga is now accepting applications for round one of the Cultural Sector Capability Fund. Applications for round one must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 9 February 2021. The Capability Fund supports the cultural sector to adapt to the COVID-19 environment by funding projects that build skills and knowledge, and provide access to advice, services, tools and resources.
The Ministry's Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events held around the country on marae and lake fronts, in community centres, local museums and town squares. Check out the list of 2021 recipients for places near you.
A new exhibition with the WOW factor has opened at Te Papa, offering an up close view of wearable art from around the world.
The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography has released te reo Māori translations of 15 entries originally published in English.
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will introduce a series of multi-day Festival concerts and events around the country in 2021, in addition to our popular Podium Series and Setting Up Camp tours.
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art showcases the dynamic, ever-changing expression that is Māori art. Distinct from the other art movements of Aotearoa New Zealand, contemporary Māori art occupies an unrivalled position in engaging with cultural histories and the role of Māori knowledge, and continues to invigorate discussions about identity and place. On now at the Auckland Art Gallery until 09 May 2021.
Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand and our partners are calling for nominations for Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people. Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador is a new role that will support and champion the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities.
Five national commemorations, including the 25th anniversary of the country’s first general election under the MMP electoral system, will be marked in New Zealand during 2021.

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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.

Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme

Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme

We are focused on the recovery, regeneration and revitalisation of the cultural sector. This page outlines the initiatives we are funding and delivering, to help our sector thrive. ...

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 Working with the sector to facilitate change

Working with the sector to facilitate change

Learn more about relief for the media sector in response to the immediate impact of Covid-19 and how support may be delivered longer term. ...

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