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Matariki 2023 launched under stars in Tekapō
Celebrations leading up to Matariki have begun as Aotearoa looks set to mark its newest public holiday for the second time. A booklet containing karakia for each of the nine stars of Matariki was launched today at an event at the Dark Sky Sanctuary in Takapō.
Government announces refreshed Commemorations Programme 2023-2027
The programme of historical anniversaries to be acknowledged by the NZ Government over the next 5 years includes some of our nation’s most important events.
NZSO and New Zealand Opera to perform electrifying Bluebeard’s Castle
The NZSO and NZ Opera are partnering to perform a new interpretation of Béla Bartók’s operatic masterpiece Bluebeard’s Castle in Wellington & Christchurch in 2023.
More students to benefit from next round of Creatives in Schools
Applications for the next round of Creatives in Schools will open on Friday 16 June 2023.
Supporting a strong future for screen sector
The Government is making it easier for the screen sector to access support in order to attract more domestic and international productions to help grow the economy.