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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.
From Women's Football to Chinese Restaurants, History Grants Shine a Light on Untold Stories of Aotearoa
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
Downfall: The destruction of Charles Mackay Public History talk
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.
Book now for the RNZB's Venus Rising
Artists from a range of creative backgrounds received awards this year for their contribution to ngā toi Māori. “Kia tupu te toi, kia ora te toi, kia whanake te toi, te toi i ahu mai i Hawaiki.” (Kīngi Tāwhiao). Creative New Zealand are thrilled to announce the 2022 winners of Ngā Taonga Toi a Te Waka Toi and commend them on their continued commitment and support to Ngā Toi Māori. Learn more about the winners on Creative New Zealand's website.
16 Māori artists recognised at the prestigious Ngā Taonga a Te Waka Toi Awards
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.
And we’re rolling on Government’s Screen Sector Review
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
Cellist-turned-conductor leads NZSO for Handel’s inspirational Messiah
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.
Long-Term Insights Briefing: public consultation opens
Spanning an impressive range of genres, the work of the three recipients of the 2022 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement represents some of the very best in New Zealand literature. Fiction writer Stephanie Johnson, poet James Norcliffe, and historian Vincent O’Malley have been named as the winners of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement for 2022. Learn more on Creative New Zealand's website.
Announcing the winners of the 2022 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement
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.
He Hononga Taonga, He Hononga Tīpuna Third Video Released

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Level 1 (Reception)
Public Trust Building 
131 Lambton Quay
Wellington 6011
NEW ZEALAND

Our reception hours are from 8.15am to 5pm.
Disabled access is from Lambton Quay.

From 6 December 2021, Manatū Taonga expects anyone entering its premises to be fully vaccinated (two doses) against Covid-19. This includes any individuals or companies carrying out work or visiting buildings operated by Manatū Taonga at 135 Lambton Quay or Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. 

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Ina tae mai ai koe ki Te Whare o Manatū Taonga:

  • ka tonoa koe ki te whakatūturu kua werohia koe e te rongoā mā te whakaatu i tō ‘Taku Pahi Rongoā’
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Updated on 7th March 2022