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As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday, 19 September 2019 to mark the funeral of the Hon. Samuela ‘Akilisi Pohiva, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tonga.
Changes announced today by Government to the school curriculum to better reflect key aspects of New Zealand’s history have been welcomed by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian Neill Atkinson.
National Library's Pūkana: moments in Māori performance exhibition which celebrates Māori performance and performers across time and genres is now open. Come & experience the many awe-inspiring Māori performances across time – from origin stories, right up to today’s young performers like Alien Weaponry taking the world by storm.
The double-hulled sailing canoe Fa’afaite has arrived safe and sound in Tauranga Harbour today, after leaving Tahiti on 20 August and crossing the Pacific using traditional navigation.
In time for the Rugby World Cup, here's the words for one of our National Anthems, God Defend New Zealand/Aotearoa.
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s commitment to making ballet accessible to diverse communities around New Zealand was recognised in Parliament when it received the Arts Access Creative New Zealand Arts For All Award 2019.
Show us what 'art is' to you. This September the Arts Foundation, with the help of Creative NZ, Chartwell Trust, NZME, Phantom and Go Media, are going live and wide throughout Aotearoa New Zealand to create open and safe spaces to share what art is to Aotearoa.
Creative NZ is inviting public comment and feedback on their response to 'A Profile of Creative Professionals', the research seeking to better understand career sustainability in the arts and creative industries.
Read a new Discussion Paper which provides a perspective on how to better reflect culture in the Living Standards Framework. It was jointly commissioned by the Treasury and the Ministry. Submissions on the paper can be made to the Treasury (cea@treasury.govt.nz) and close on 30 September 2019.

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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

Today in History

17/09/1941 - Flogging and whipping abolished
As well as (temporarily) doing away with capital punishment for murder, the Crimes Amendment Act 1941 abolished judicial provision for flogging and whipping. ...

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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