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The Ministry is seeking input from friends and family members of the 257 people who lost their lives to confirm the spelling of the names as they will appear on the Erebus National Memorial. If you have any feedback, please send to erebus@mch.govt.nz, or if you are a family member who would like to be added to our contact list for news on the Memorial’s progress and events please get in touch.
On Tuesday 25th June 2019, a national commemoration will be held inside the Hall of Memories, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at 11am. Members of the public are welcome to attend the ceremony. Please be seated inside the Hall of Memories by 10.45am.
Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again. Read more on the Ministry's Te Ara website.
Women’s sex lives, New Zealand’s transgender community, Dungeons and Dragons gaming, ZEALANDIA and ice skating are just some of the fascinating topics covered in this year’s New Zealand Oral History Awards, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian Neill Atkinson said today
One of the most versatile and exciting violinists of the decade makes her New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut in June. Carolin Widmann, hailed by critics for her “immense skill and sensitive musicality”, will perform Stravinsky’s unique Violin Concerto as part of the NZSO’s Winter Daydreams tour in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.
The important and poignant story of the Māori contribution to the First World War told for the first time in the book Whitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E!: Maori in the First World War by Dr Monty Soutar, is now available in bookshops.
Read a Creative New Zealand blog calling us to work together to fill the gaps that will help our creative professionals embrace their entrepreneurial bent and give them the skills and support to expect and receive fairer reward and a sustainable creative career. A strong arts sector will benefit us all.
Applications are open until Monday 29 July for Heritage EQUIP funding. Heritage EQUIP, New Zealand’s earthquake upgrade incentive programme, supports private owners of heritage buildings to carry out seismic strengthening. Up to 67% funding is available, with extra support available for buildings in rural and provincial areas, including new Professional Advice Grants. Find out more at www.heritageequip.govt.nz
Step into the shadows to witness one man’s struggle with love and betrayal as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Mário Radačovský’s Black Swan, White Swan, a daring retelling of ballet’s most enduring classic, Swan Lake. Runs from 31 May to 6 July.

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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.

Join the Journey – Tuia 250 Voyage Trainee applications now open

Join the Journey – Tuia 250 Voyage Trainee applications now open

New Zealanders will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of the Tuia 250 Voyage & to sail aboard waka hourua (double-hulled canoes), va’a moana, heritage & youth ships as part of a flotilla. Applications close this Sunday 23 June at 5pm. ...

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 Today in History

Today in History

19/06/1940 - Niagara mined off Northland coast
The Second World War arrived in New Zealand with a bang when German mines sank the trans-Pacific liner Niagara off Northland’s Bream Head. ...

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Tuia Encounters 250

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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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