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Arts Access Aotearoa and a network of creative spaces throughout New Zealand will celebrate Creative Spaces Week 2020 from Monday 17 February to Sunday 23 February, aiming to increase public awareness about their value to people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Today’s 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.
A civic service to mark the ninth anniversary of the deadly Christchurch quake will take place on the banks of the Avon River at 12.30pm on Saturday. The service will be live-streamed on YouTube at youtube.com/watch?v=N7Bj8b3Pf1Q and on the Christchurh City Council's newsline website.
Hokitika Port, Commercial and Government Centre has joined Tohu Whenua today, recognising it as one of New Zealand’s most treasured heritage places. Tohu Whenua tells the powerful stories of our heritage, connecting this country’s most significant places together to provide quality visitor experiences for New Zealanders and overseas visitors wanting to learn more about our history and culture.
Applications are now open for the fifth round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson announced today.
On behalf of the Board Chair, Hon Kelvin Davis, Associate Minister of Education, the Ministry of Education are seeking expressions of interest from people qualified for appointment to this Board.
Heritage buildings throughout New Zealand will benefit from the $1.1 million in Heritage EQUIP funding grants announced today. A total of nine grants have been allocated in this round – six works grants and three professional advice grants.
The new Creative and Cultural Events Incubator, which is funded through the Major Events Fund, opened on Monday 3 February. The Creative and Cultural Events Incubator has been developed to help seed new and develop existing Creative and Cultural events that have the potential to become internationally significant.
New Zealanders can enjoy the music of Bach, Beethoven and get up close with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as part of an innovative new tour in March.

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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.

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Today in History

18/02/1982 - 'Queen of Crime' Ngaio Marsh dies
Marsh, one of the 'Queens of Crime' in the 1920s and 1930s, died just weeks after submitting her 32nd detective novel, Light thickens, to her publishers. She was also an artist, playwright, actor and director. ...

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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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