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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.

Today in History

Today in History

11/06/1901 - Cornwall Park gifted to Auckland
At a civic reception for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, John Logan Campbell handed over the deed to land around One Tree Hill/Maungakiekie. The new park was named in honour of the royal couple. ...

Another round of support for our public arts and heritage spaces

Another round of support for our public arts and heritage spaces

Round 8 of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF) has opened for applications and will close at 5pm on Friday 30 June 2023. Architectural drawing is of the forthcoming Hawke’s Bay Museums Research and Archive Centre (HBMRAC) project, an earlier RCHF recipient. ...