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Creative New Zealand can now confirm its Emergency Response Package, announced on Friday in response to COVID-19, will include a first phase $16 million investment to buffer and support the arts community, with benefits extending well beyond the immediate crisis.
News and media functions have been identified as an essential service during the COVID-19 response and Level 4 period. Media organisations should familiarise themselves with the following principles and guidelines.
National Anzac Day Services at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Atatürk Memorial will not be going ahead this year due to the mass gathering restrictions in place in response to COVID-19. The unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu, planned for 18 April, has also been postponed.
Do you want to see an outstanding Deaf or disabled artist recognised? How about an inclusive project celebrating community arts or a leader providing access to the arts for people in New Zealand? Nominations to this year’s Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards, presented annually by Arts Access Aotearoa, have been extended until 5pm Monday 20 April.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Manatū Taonga have decided to delay the next round of Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Oral History Awards – Piki Ake! Kake Ake! from a deadline for applications of 30 April to 15 October this year. This will allow oral historians to comply with current Ministry of Health guidelines to reduce unnecessary face to face contacts.
Watch this clip from the start of Taika Waititi's semi-autobiographical 2010 comedy 'Boy'. The film swiftly became New Zealand's biggest box office hit, and the song 'Poi e', revived for the soundtrack, also raced to the top of the charts. Waititi used his grandmother's house on the East Coast as the main set for the production, and hired local residents as extras. Part of Te Ara's web feature on humour.
In the early 21st century anxiety over the danger of Influenza A virus subtypes H5N1 (avian flu) and H1N1 (swine flu), and the Covid-19 coronavirus, has revived memories of New Zealand's worst disease outbreak, the lethal influenza pandemic that struck between October and December 1918. Image shows the emergency ambulances alongside the Wellington Town Hall during the 1918 flu pandemic.
The recent launch of the Ngati Porou treaty settlement documentary is significant for the iwi and for all New Zealanders as we further our understanding of the journey to Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlements, Bernadette Cavanagh CE Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage says.

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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.

COVID-19 – Information for our sector

COVID-19 – Information for our sector

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. ...

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 COVID 19 – Impact on our way of working

COVID 19 – Impact on our way of working

New Zealand has moved up to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 – Eliminate, as New Zealand escalates its response to stop the virus. Manatū Taonga will be working remotely from Monday 23 March until further notice. The Ministry’s offices on levels 1 to 4 of the Former Public Trust Building will be closed to the public. ...

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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