NZ On Air Scripted funding supports talented new Aotearoa storytellers
NZ On Air media release. NZ On Air has invested in six drama and comedy projects that support the development of talented emerging and mid-career screen practitioners. Miles From Nowhere is a1d…
Upgrades for sporting facilities ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup
Beehive media release. Communities across the country will benefit from newly upgraded sporting facilities as a result of New Zealand co-hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Government…
Under-represented audiences the focus in latest Factual content funded by NZ On Air
NZ On Air media release. Stories about and for under-represented communities feature in the latest Factual funding project announcements from NZ On Air. These include series that delve into1issue…
New Zealand Flag to Return to Full Mast on 27 September
A State Memorial Service in New Zealand for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be held on 26 September. Following this, on 27 September, the New Zealand Flag will be returned to full mast. The1…
Healthy Active Learning now in 40 percent of schools across New Zealand
Beehive media release. A total of 800 schools and kura nationwide are now benefitting from a physical activity and nutrition initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of children and young1peopl…
National ceremony to honour Coastwatchers on 15 October
A national commemoration in honour of all Coastwatchers who served in the Pacific during the Second World War will be held at 11am on Saturday 15 October at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior in Pukeah…
MURU New Zealand's submission to the Oscars
NZ Film Commission media release. Muru, written and directed by Tearepa Kahi, is New Zealand’s contender for the 2023 Academy Awards Best International Feature Film category. Starring Cliff1Cu…
Secretary for Culture and Heritage and Chief Executive, Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage appointed
Public Service Commission media release. Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Laulu Mac Leauanae to the position of Secretary for Culture…
Ceremony to mark New Zealand’s military operations in Malaya and Malaysia
An Act of Remembrance to honour those who served in Aotearoa New Zealand’s post-Second World War military operations in Malaya and Malaysia will be held at 11am, Friday 16 September, Pukeahu Natio…
New Zealand Flag to return to full mast: Proclamation Day
A ceremony will be held at Parliament tomorrow to proclaim the new Sovereign as King Charles III of New Zealand. To mark His Majesty’s accession to the throne, the New Zealand Flag is to be1flow…