Te Papa hosts official launch of Matariki, opens exhibition, announces events
Te Papa media release. E ko te hautapu, he rite ki te kai nā Matariki! Matariki hunga nui, te mātahi o te tau. Nau mai rā! Te Papa will host the official launch of Matariki as a public holiday…
Renowned English pianist to perform Beethoven cycle with NZSO
NZSO media release. Acclaimed English pianist Paul Lewis will perform Beethoven’s entire Piano Concerto cycle with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in Auckland this August. Lewis, highly1reg…
Top honours for New Zealand’s sportspeople
Beehive media release. Minister for Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated netball coach Ruth Aitken on being made a Dame on the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours1Lis…
Supporting our public arts and heritage venues
Beehive media release. A fund that has previously contributed to the preservation of Sir Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic hut and improving mobility access at Waikanae’s Mahara Gallery, is now open1…
Andrew Shaw appointed to the NZ On Air Board
Minister of Broadcasting, Hon Kris Faafoi has appointed Andrew Shaw to the NZ On Air Board for a three-year term starting from 1 June 2022. Having worked in the television sector since 1975, And…
NZFC Launches its He Ara Whakaurunga Kanorau | Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
New Zealand Film Commission media release. Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga I New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) is strengthening its commitment to a diverse and inclusive screen sector with the1introducti…
Toi Māori takes centre stage in Government investment in culture and heritage
Beehive media release. Government investment into culture and heritage will ensure the sector continues to flourish with a focus on resilience, sustainability, and mātauranga Māori, Associate1Mi…
Nine projects selected in Final Production Funding Round of Te Puna Kairangi
Joint NZ On Air/ NZ Film Commission/Te Māngai Pāho media release. The world will soon be seeing more of New Zealand on screen. A total of nine film and television projects have been offered1f…
He maimai aroha mō Joe Hawke nō Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei
Kua uhia te kapua pōuri ki runga o Maungakiekie, kua tau te kahu taratara ki runga i ngā uri o Tuperiri, otirā, ki ngā iwi o te motu. Image: Joe Hawke receiving the Insignia of a Member of1…
Government delivers timely support for whānau
Beehive media release. Boost for Māori economic and employment initiatives. More funding for Māori health and wellbeing initiatives Further support towards growing language, culture and1…