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The Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund is designed to support strategic, sector-led initiatives, that will have lasting benefits for arts, culture, and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Regeneration Fund
An Artist Resale Royalty Scheme is being established to ensure the creators of visual arts are recognised and rewarded when their work is resold on the secondary art market. Cabinet agreed to the establishment of this Scheme on 15 August 2022. Standalone legislation will be written and will pass through the House before the Scheme is introduced by late 2024.
Artist Resale Royalty Scheme
The New Zealand Music Commission is pleased to announce the Aotearoa Touring Programme will re-open for applications in early September 2022. Read Minister Sepuloni's media release and keep an eye on the New Zealand Music Commission's website for more information at the end of August.
The beat goes on as Government renews support for musicians
2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Māori language petition, which is often seen as the starting point for a significant revitalisation of te reo Māori. Te Whare o te Reo Mauriora (Te Mātāwai and Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori) is leading the commemoration of this significant anniversary with a range of activities, offering all New Zealanders the opportunity to reflect on the journey of te reo and its speakers.
50th anniversary of the Māori language petition
Polish your tiara and dust off your dancing shoes! The ‘dream team’ which brought you 2019’s dazzling Hansel & Gretel reunite, in a brand-new ballet to celebrate the re-opening of Wellington’s St James Theatre, followed by a national tour from 3 August to 3 September. Feisty, funny and fabulous, Cinderella is choreographed by master storyteller Loughlan Prior to a magical new score by Claire Cowan and with fashion-forward designs by Emma Kingsbury.
The RNZB presents Cinderella
Helping organisers of arts and cultural events working under the COVID-19 Protection Framework. Register your event now.
Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme
Kura and schools around New Zealand can start applying for Round 4 of the Creatives in Schools programme, Minister for Education Chris Hipkins and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced on 17 June 2022. Applications close on 21 August.
Creatives in Schools Round 4 open for applications
The programme of historical anniversaries to be acknowledged by the NZ Government over the next five years includes some of our nation’s most important events. It spans key anniversaries from 2023 to 2027.
Government announces refreshed Commemorations Programme 2023-2027
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage encourages people undertaking community-led history projects to apply for funding through Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho Piki Ake! Kake Ake! New Zealand Oral History Grants and Whiria te Mahara History Research Grants before applications close in October 2022.
Kua tuwhera ngā tono mō ngā pūtea a Ngā Kōrero Tuku iho me Whiria Te Mahara mā ngā kaupapa ā-hapori / Applications Invited for Oral History and History Grants for Community-led Projects

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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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Regeneration Fund

The Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund is designed to support strategic, sector-led initiatives, that will have lasting benefits for arts, culture, and heritage in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants

The Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants applications close every year on 25 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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