
Creative New Zealand and NZ On Air creative professionals research released
Creative NZ/NZ On Air media release. Creative professionals are still earning considerably less than other New Zealand wage earners. Research just released shows that New Zealand’s creative1pr…

Budget 2023 provides significant investment in kapa haka
Beehive media release. The Government’s continued recognition of and support for the important place Kapa Haka has in Aotearoa was evident today at a celebration at Te Wharekura o1Kirikiriroa…

Māori Budget continues investment in whānau, whare and whakapapa
Beehive media release. Extra funding to build and repair more homes Boost for Te Matatini and ensuring Matariki is funded into the future More funding for Whānau Ora to provide more1servi…

Crustacean celebrities of Aotearoa New Zealand on display at Te Papa
Te Papa media release. Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition presented by NIWA and Te Papa. Opening 22 May, Mawhiti Tino1Rawe…

Govt investment in arts delivers strong economic results
Beehive media release. cultural sector employment grew by 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2022 cultural sector businesses nationally grew by 8.2% to March 2022 strong cultural sector GDP co…

Matariki 2023 launched under stars in Tekapō
Beehive media release. 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 the1ni…

Government on board with Winter Games
Beehive media release. The future of the Winter Games events in New Zealand over the next five years has been secured with new Government investment. The Government is backing the competition1th…

Flag Notice For Coronation Of King Charles III: New Zealand Flag To Be Flown At Full Mast On Government Buildings
At the request of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Honourable Carmel Sepuloni, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at full mast on all Government and public buildings from 08.00 on…

Te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui hei tautoko huinga whakanui
Ka haere tonu te tautoko a te kāwanatanga i ngā iwi Māori e mahi ana ki te whakaora ake me te whakanui i te mātauranga Matariki, i tana whakarite anō i te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui i1whakater…

Matariki Ahunga Nui fund to support celebrations
The government is continuing to support iwi Māori working to regenerate and celebrate mātauranga Matariki, through its re-established Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund that was launched today. Read in1T…