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Government support for cultural sector, creatives and festivals

2023 Feb 07

Two new initiatives have been approved by Cabinet to help ensure the cultural sector has the certainty and support to thrive, announced Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage today.…

Government supports Waitangi events across Aotearoa

2023 Jan 30

31 events from Te Anau to Hokianga and the Chatham Islands will receive funding to commemorate Waitangi Day 2023 in innovative ways.…

Fund extension gives more support to New Zealand’s screen sector

2023 Jan 27

Access to the Screen Production Recovery Fund has been extended from 31 January to 30 June 2023, and expanded to cover productions funded by Te Māngai Pāho, announced Manatū Taonga Ministry for…

Long-term Insights Briefing highlights opportunities for future of Aotearoa’s arts, culture and heritage

2023 Jan 26

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…

New appointments to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board

2023 Jan 18

Tama Waipara and David Wilks have been appointed to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced.…

Jane Meares appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board

2023 Jan 17

Jane Meares has been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board for a three-year term, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced.…

Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund second round of recipients announced

2022 Dec 20

Twenty-two cultural sector initiatives have been named today as the latest recipients of the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, giving them the backing they need to make a lasting impact for the…

From Pasifika bus drivers to queer dance parties: Communities to Record Tales of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Diverse Communities

2022 Dec 16

Mai i ngā kaihautū pahi Pasifika ki ngā pāti kanikani irakē:  Ka Hopukia e ngā Hapori ngā Kōrero o Ngā Hapori Kanorau o Aotearoa…

New appointments for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council

2022 Dec 14

Rei Kohere (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tahu) and Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) have been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council…

New research confirms value of arts and culture more than dollars and tickets

2022 Dec 14

A trans-Tasman research venture into the value of the arts and culture sector urges that people look beyond economic benefits and attendance figures, toward assessing the wider benefits to…

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