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Come along to our next Public History talk featuring Cybèle Locke discussing her recently published biography of Bill Andersen, Comrade, which examines labour activism, communism and social change, from the 1930s until the turn of the twenty-first century. This talk offers possibilities for how Bill Andersen’s Communist, working-class life might speak to us in the current moment. Join us via Zoom or at the National Library on Wednesday 05 April at 12.10pm.
Public History talk featuring Cybèle Locke - Wednesday 05 April
Join us for free walking tours at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park taking place in March. Visit all points of interest and understand the importance of this historic area to both Wellington and Aotearoa.
Free Pukeahu Summer Walking Tours in March
Following on from a significant first round of funding in 2022, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is delighted to announce a further 12 grants of up to $25,000 each have been awarded to iwi, hapū and hāpori Māori projects which support revitalisation of vulnerable mātauranga Māori. For more details, visit Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga's website.
Mātauranga Māori Grants programme recipients announced
Audio Described Aotearoa’s dream of increasing the number of Māori and Pacific audio describers has taken a step closer to reality, thanks to a grant from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
Audio Described Aotearoa to train Māori and Pacific audio describers
The New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Taima Anne (Annie) Murray (Te Arawa) to the position of Chief Executive Officer for a five-year term. NZFC Board Chair Alastair Carruthers, in making the announcement today, said “I am delighted that we have found someone of Annie’s calibre to lead the Commission. She has exceptional experience and a deep commitment to stories from the diverse voices of Aotearoa. I have no doubt she will have a positive impact on filmmakers and the organisation in years to come”.
NZFC Announces New CEO
This month Creative NZ is kicking off the kōrero, inviting artists, arts organisations and their communities to join a series of conversations taking place across the country to co-develop pathways to better serve the arts in Aotearoa. There’s lots of ways to get involved wherever you are, so check out the information on their website to find out more about where CNZ will be and how to you can tell them about your future vision for arts development in New Zealand.
Creative NZ to host regional workshops about the future of arts development
On Tuesday 14 February 2023, Te Papa celebrated 25 years since opening with a new Rautaki | Strategy to take it forward into the future. The museum’s co-leaders, Kaihautū | Māori Co-leader Arapata Hakiwai and Tumu Whakarae | Chief Executive Courtney Johnston, and its Board led by Dame Fran Wilde have embraced a new vision for Te Papa to carry it forward for the next 25 years and beyond.
Te Papa celebrates 25 years with new strategy
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has published its inaugural Long-term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector. The Briefing explores five key areas that will influence the vibrancy and resilience of the cultural sector ecosystem in the future.
Long-term Insights Briefing highlights opportunities for future of Aotearoa’s arts, culture and heritage

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Funding

Learn more about funding offered by the Ministry including for the Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme.

Arts and Culture Covid Recovery Programme

The Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme announced in May 2020 included more than 25 initiatives designed to deliver short-term relief as well as longer-term support for the sector.

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New Zealand History Research Trust Fund

The New Zealand History Research Trust Fund offers financial assistance for projects that will significantly enhance the understanding of NZ's past. Applications close every year on 15 October.

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Regional Culture and Heritage Fund

Applications for the seventh round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF) closed on 29 July 2022.

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Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants

The next funding round for Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho New Zealand Oral History Grants will close on April 15th 2024.

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Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund

Applications for the 2024 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund will open in September 2023.

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