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COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on those involved in the arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors. Manatū Taonga is working closely with Crown entities and funded agencies to understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our sector and to determine the most effective response in this fast-changing situation.
COVID-19 – Information for our sector
New Zealand will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August 2020. A national commemoration will take place at 1pm on Saturday 15 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. The commemoration will also be live streamed on this website and on the Pukeahu Facebook page.
75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
The focus of media sector guidance is on working safely. It reflects the principles and overall guidance outlined in the Government’s advice on Alert Level 3.
Guidance for media organisations during COVID-19 Alert Level 3
Creative New Zealand has opened the first opportunities in its 12-month investment plan, announced in July and following the completion of its first phase COVID-19 emergency response.
Creative New Zealand opens first of its funding opportunities under 12-month investment plan
Building owners around New Zealand have benefited from the latest round of Heritage EQUIP funding with grants totalling $2,230,166.
Government provides $2.2m to heritage buildings for quake strengthening
Lauded New Zealand conductor Gemma New will lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for the first time with concerts in Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch and Auckland in August and September 2-2020.
Star Kiwi conductor Gemma New to tour with NZSO from August
Scott Base’s oldest building, a hut built by a Sir Edmund Hillary-led team, is about to open its doors to the public – virtually. Developed in partnership with Auckland University of Technology over two years, the virtual reality experience allows users to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in Antarctica. The experience provides insight into how the 23 men of Sir Ed’s team lived and worked in the world’s most extreme environment more than 60 years ago.
Thousands Set To ‘explore’ Sir Ed’s Hut In Antarctica
Four extraordinary works, by inspirational and internationally renowned choreographers, capture the spirit and power of Venus Rising – brightest of stars, herald of the dusk and of the dawn. Book now for the RNZB's latest production which runs from 20 August to 19 September.
Four celestial ballets - Venus Rising
An ʻahu ʻula (feather cloak) and mahiole (feather helmet) gifted to Captain Cook in 1779 are being permanently returned to Hawaiʻi by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook to return permanently to Hawai‘i

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General enquires, information and complaints.
Phone:  +64 4 499 4229
Fax: +64 4 499 4490
Email: [email protected]

Address for Couriers and Reception at Manatū Taonga

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

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

Postal Address

PO Box 5364
Wellington 6140
New Zealand

Media enquiries

Phone: +64 27 622 0468
Email [email protected] 

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

Phone: + 64 4 385 2496
Email: [email protected]

Email addresses for Ministry staff use the formula of [email protected]
Email address for our Ministers use the formula of [email protected]
Details about our Ministers are here

 

Updated on 29th June 2020