‘Everybody loves arts, culture and heritage’ finds latest Cultural Participation Survey The latest Cultural Participation Survey has revealed that 97% of New Zealanders participate in at least one form of arts, culture or heritage activities 14 March, 2024
New Zealand children love arts, culture and recreation - but still make time for homework and chores! New research from Growing Up in New Zealand and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage found that more than 90% of 12-year-olds regularly took part in recreational activities. 3 March, 2024
New Zealand Flag Notice 2024 – updated days of national commemoration The New Zealand Flag Notice 1986 has now been updated by the New Zealand Flag Notice 2024, which came into force on 1 March 2024. The Notice lists the updated days of national commemoration, including the King’s birthday and His Majesty’s Coronation Day. 14 March, 2024
Broadcast of the adhan on 5th remembrance of March 15 attacks We are inviting interested media organisations to play a recording of the adhan (or call to prayer) on Friday 15 March 2024 at 1.39pm. 11 March, 2024
Featherston Cemetery War Graves Our Graves and Memorials team plans to replace eight headstones in Featherston Cemetery as they are in poor condition and can no longer be maintained to a suitable standard. 11 March, 2024
New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the funeral of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins At the request of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Honourable Paul Goldsmith, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday, 29 February 2024 to mark the funeral of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins. 27 February, 2024
Introducing Piri ki Tua Our new pānui is a refreshed version of our previous Covid Recovery Programme newsletter. Piri ki Tua means to connect outward and beyond. 15 February, 2024
Waitangi Day Fund supports 35 community events across NZ The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events that commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi and increases awareness and knowledge of Te Tiriti through celebrations and local storytelling. 31 January, 2024
New Zealand Flag to fly at half-mast Wednesday 31 January 2024 As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 on the occasion of the Memorial Service to mark the death of Sir Michael Hardie Boys. 26 January, 2024
Inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions tour to kick off The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive government funding to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027. 17 January, 2024
Moe moe mai ra to Arts Access Aotearoa Kaumātua, Wiremu Kaua We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of The Venerable Wiremu “Bill” Kaua ONZM, JP (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Horowai, Rongowhakaata, Rakaipaaka, Te Aitanga Hauiti). 12 December, 2023