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New Zealand women won the right to vote on 19 September 1893. Visit the Ministry's NZHistory website to learn about more about the early suffragists and what they fought for and reflect on women’s rights today.
Suffrage Day
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is calling for applications from historians, researchers and non-fiction writers to produce stories about their communities. The Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grant offers successful applicants up to $12,000 to to support history research and writing. Applications close on 15 October.
One month remaining to apply for the Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants
A government culture and heritage fund has provided a $16.5 million dollar boost to two cultural institutions in Te Waipounamu, the South Island: the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and the Forrester Art Gallery in Oamaru. Image shows the foyer of the new Canterbury Museum with the blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions
Kismet, in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Firefly Films, Caravan Carpark Films and Kingston Productions are proud to release the trailer for the highly anticipated local feature film Uproar - which will have its nationwide cinema release on October 5, hot on the heels of its selection and screening at the revered Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Trailer Unveiled For Aotearoa Feature Film Uproar
Join us at the National Library of NZ in person or online to hear archivist and author Jared Davidson discuss his latest book, 'Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand' and the role prisoners have played in the development of modern New Zealand. Takes place on Wednesday 4 October at 12.10pm.
Public History talk - Prison labour and the making of New Zealand
Read a new Ministry report assessing the impact of the cultural recovery funding which supported 54 creative spaces. Cover image is of Jokani Coe performing in 'There is a Mountain inside my head' with Jolt. Photo taken by Charlie Rose, image courtesy of The Arts Centre.
Creative Spaces – impact of cultural recovery funding
NZ On Air’s Where Are The Audiences? research for 2023 shows audiences want their content when they want it – and that means on demand. The latest results from the series survey Where Are The Audiences? reveal audience behaviour in 2023, and how this compares to the 2021 survey, as well as the ongoing trend since the research began in 2014.
Strong growth in on demand viewing – latest audience trends from NZ On Air research
Following its triumphant premiere in 2019, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed Hansel & Gretel returns for Christmas 2023. Loughlan Prior, with Claire Cowan and Kate Hawley, has created a magical world of memorable characters. Touring nationwide from 26 October to 09 December, learn more on the Royal New Zealand Ballet's website.
Book now for the RNZB's Hansel & Gretel production
Following significant fono, talanoa, and engagement with the Pacific Arts community, Creative NZ are proud to share their Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028. This new strategy lays out their support for Pacific Arts over the next five years and is inspired by navigational stars across the skies of Aotearoa and Oceania. It is a vital, vibrant part of their wider strategic direction. Key features include an overarching vision, three key outcomes, and six priority areas for action – all of which are based on Kaupapa Pasifika values and principles. Read more on Creative NZ's website.
Creative New Zealand's Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028

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Kāinga Te Tahua Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

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About the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

Key documents

List of approved events and recipients

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Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

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About the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

The Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme was designed to help organisers of arts and cultural events have confidence to commit to and deliver events while Government COVID-19 restrictions were in place. It also gave reassurance for artists and crew that they would get paid if their events couldn’t go ahead as planned.

The scheme was open from December 2021 through to January 2023 and supported arts and cultural events by providing up to $300,000 to cover non-recoverable financial losses for eligible events.

View the list of events that were covered or registered with the scheme.

Full details are available via the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme Supporting Information downloadable PDF below. All key scheme documentation are also shown on this webpage.

Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme Supporting Information (PDF 331KB) 

Key scheme documents

Download iconArts and Culture Event Support Scheme Supporting Information (PDF 385KB)

Download iconExample Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme Letter of Commitment (PDF 230KB)

Download iconExamples of evidence that may be requested (PDF 84KB)

Download iconFunding Agreement Example - Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme (PDF 234KB)

Download iconHow to complete the Financial Information Template for Registration (PDF 243KB)

Download iconManatū Taonga Online Portal User Guide (PDF 3.1MB)

Download iconThe Event Scheme Registration - Financial Information Template (XLSX 42KB)

Download iconScenarios: Who can apply for the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme

Updated on 4th July 2023