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Recipients of this year’s Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants will give voice to a diverse range of Aotearoa stories. A history of Chinese restaurants in Aotearoa and their place as locations of reinvention, innovation and cross-cultural exchange, and the missing stories of 20th century women footballers and football administrators are among the projects receiving funding in 2022. Another project will explore the history of the waka taua (war canoe) Ngā Tokimatawhaorua, built for the 1940 Centennial Commemoration of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Helping organisers of arts and cultural events working under the COVID-19 Protection Framework. Register your event now.
Come along to our final Public History talk for 2022 on Wednesday 7 December at 12.10pm. Listen to historian Paul Diamond speak about his latest book
Three extraordinary works. Choreographed by inspiring and internationally celebrated choreographers, capturing the spirit and power of Venus Rising – brightest of stars, herald of the dusk and of the dawn. Book now for shows in Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland from 24 November to 10 December.
The Government is taking action to secure the long-term future of the film and television industry through proposals released today for public consultation as part of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant review.
Today we are pleased to launch the third video in the series He Hononga Taonga, He Hononga Tīpuna, which provides a spotlight into some of the current conservation projects happening in the taonga tūturu space.
Acclaimed Italian conductor Umberto Clerici makes his New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut with a lavish performance of Handel’s masterwork Messiah, in association with Sky City Hotels Group, in Wellington on 10 December
Consultation on the inaugural Long-Term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector is now open to the public until Sunday 27 November. These briefings are a relatively new requirement for all central government agencies in Aotearoa New Zealand and are prepared at least every three years. They are ‘think pieces on the future’ and are designed to provide an opportunity to help the public and decision-makers consider medium and long-term trends, risks and opportunities.
Calling all event organisers! There’s still time to register your January events with the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme to make sure that if things don’t go as planned, you have the backup you need. The Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme can help cover non-recoverable financial losses if COVID-19 impacts your event. Support is available for events through to 31 January but you must register at least two months before your event starts, so get in quick.

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Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving,
The people are well

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage works to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders.

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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 Today in History

Today in History

27/11/1940 - Liner sunk off East Cape
The 16,712-ton New Zealand Shipping Company liner Rangitane was intercepted and sunk 550 km off East Cape, with the loss of 15 lives. ...

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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National Erebus Memorial

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Dictionary of New Zealand Biography

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Te Tai

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