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Manatū Taonga (Ministry for Culture and Heritage) is able to sponsor up to 20 Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ) rooms per month to support the sector.
The Manatū Taonga COVID-19 Response Impacts Report 2020/21 focuses on the initial impacts of 13 initiatives delivered during the first year of the four-year Arts and Culture COVID recovery programme. These initiatives have received $94m of support from the total $374m programme.
$37.5m funding will be brought forward from the Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme to support the cultural sector through the COVID-19 Delta response.
Congratulations to the six New Zealand-based arts practitioners chosen for the inaugural Digital Fellowship Program, an opportunity to collaborate with each other and six Australia-based arts practitioners to explore and co-develop their digital practice. Read more on Creative NZ's website.
The Cultural Sector Emergency Relief Fund is now open. The Emergency Relief Fund is a fund of last resort which provides up to $5m to support cultural organisations, including sole traders, at clear risk of no longer operating viably.
The Innovation Fund supports innovative projects that improve the sustainability and resilience of the sector. Round one is being delivered through a nationwide events series, Te Urungi: Innovating Aotearoa. 
Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated Olympian Lisa Carrington and Paralympian Sophie Pascoe on being made Dames Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (DNZM) in the 2022 New Year Honours.
Rita Angus is one of New Zealand’s most iconic artists. Over the course of her life she produced a remarkable body of drawings, watercolours, and paintings. This landmark exhibition at Te Papa celebrates 40 years of her work.
This page provides links to guidance and support for the arts and culture sector during COVID-19 Alert Levels. For general guidance visit the official COVID-19 website.  

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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 Event Support Scheme

Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

Up to $22.5 million is available to help provide confidence for the arts and culture events sector to continue organising this summer. ...

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 Media Sector Support

Media Sector Support

Working with the sector, Government looks at how support for the media sector can be shaped and implemented in the short and long term. ...

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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National Erebus Memorial

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Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme

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Te Tai

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