Spotlight: Satellites launch new resource for Asian arts Supported by Te Urungi Innovation funding, Satellites launched a new website, magazine and international artist programme as part of its ongoing mahi to support and promote Asian-diaspora artists in Aotearoa. 2 April, 2024
‘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
National Anzac Day service cancelled due to high winds Today’s 11am National Anzac Day Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been cancelled to the public due to high winds. The Atatürk Memorial Wreath-laying Service in Strathmore has also been cancelled. 25 April, 2024
Arts Minister congratulates Mataaho Collective Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Paul Goldsmith is congratulating Mataaho Collective for winning the Golden Lion for best participant in the main exhibition at the Venice Biennale. 21 April, 2024
Opportunities across the motu for the public to commemorate Anzac Day 2024 There are opportunities across the motu for the public to come together to mark Anzac Day this year. 15 April, 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 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 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