New site required for National Erebus Memorial due to safety concerns
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today that significant damage caused at the National Erebus Memorial site by recent extreme and unprecedented weather events in Tāmaki1Mak…
NZ On Air announces New Music Pan-Asian fund
NZ On Air media release. New fund first of its kind for Pan-Asian music community in Aotearoa A new one-off targeted fund believed to be the first of its kind to support the Pan-Asian music1co…
Equal Voices Arts to lead pilot programme to improve access to the arts for Deaf artists and audiences
Equal Voices Arts media release. Equal Voices Arts aims to change the arts landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand so it welcomes and celebrates Deaf culture, artists and audiences, with the support of…
NZ signals interest in hosting 2034 Commonwealth Games
Beehive media release. The Government is welcoming interest by the New Zealand Olympic Committee in hosting the 2034 Commonwealth Games. “New Zealand has a proud record of hosting world-class1…
2023 Anzac Day commemorations to be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
On 25 April, there will be a range of opportunities for members of the public to participate in Anzac Day commemorations, said Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive Leauanae Laulu Mac1Leauanae. Event…
100 days until the FIFA Women’s World Cup
Beehive media release. The largest women’s sporting event in the world is now only 100 days from hitting New Zealand shores. The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 is being co-hosted by New Zealand…
Funding boost to deliver world class public media for all New Zealanders
Beehive media release. The Government is investing in Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and NZ On Air to ensure all New Zealanders have access to public media that delivers world class content, Minister for…
Government takes next step to lift artists’ incomes
Beehive media release. The Government is introducing a scheme which will lift incomes for artists, support them beyond the current spike in cost of living and ensure they are properly recognised1f…
Congratulations to Professor Rangi Mātāmua – New Zealander of the Year
Beehive media release. Associate Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Willow-Jean Prime has congratulated Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) who was last night named the prestigious Te Pou…
Appeal for information: damage to Massey Memorial - Point Halswell, Wellington
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has been alerted to an incident of vandalism at Massey Memorial in Wellington. The Massey Memorial is a national monument and commemorates William1Fe…