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New Zealand women won the right to vote on 19 September 1893. Visit the Ministry's NZHistory website to learn about more about the early suffragists and what they fought for and reflect on women’s rights today.
Suffrage Day
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is calling for applications from historians, researchers and non-fiction writers to produce stories about their communities. The Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grant offers successful applicants up to $12,000 to to support history research and writing. Applications close on 15 October.
One month remaining to apply for the Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants
A government culture and heritage fund has provided a $16.5 million dollar boost to two cultural institutions in Te Waipounamu, the South Island: the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and the Forrester Art Gallery in Oamaru. Image shows the foyer of the new Canterbury Museum with the blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions
Kismet, in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Firefly Films, Caravan Carpark Films and Kingston Productions are proud to release the trailer for the highly anticipated local feature film Uproar - which will have its nationwide cinema release on October 5, hot on the heels of its selection and screening at the revered Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Trailer Unveiled For Aotearoa Feature Film Uproar
Join us at the National Library of NZ in person or online to hear archivist and author Jared Davidson discuss his latest book, 'Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand' and the role prisoners have played in the development of modern New Zealand. Takes place on Wednesday 4 October at 12.10pm.
Public History talk - Prison labour and the making of New Zealand
Read a new Ministry report assessing the impact of the cultural recovery funding which supported 54 creative spaces. Cover image is of Jokani Coe performing in 'There is a Mountain inside my head' with Jolt. Photo taken by Charlie Rose, image courtesy of The Arts Centre.
Creative Spaces – impact of cultural recovery funding
NZ On Air’s Where Are The Audiences? research for 2023 shows audiences want their content when they want it – and that means on demand. The latest results from the series survey Where Are The Audiences? reveal audience behaviour in 2023, and how this compares to the 2021 survey, as well as the ongoing trend since the research began in 2014.
Strong growth in on demand viewing – latest audience trends from NZ On Air research
Following its triumphant premiere in 2019, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed Hansel & Gretel returns for Christmas 2023. Loughlan Prior, with Claire Cowan and Kate Hawley, has created a magical world of memorable characters. Touring nationwide from 26 October to 09 December, learn more on the Royal New Zealand Ballet's website.
Book now for the RNZB's Hansel & Gretel production
Following significant fono, talanoa, and engagement with the Pacific Arts community, Creative NZ are proud to share their Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028. This new strategy lays out their support for Pacific Arts over the next five years and is inspired by navigational stars across the skies of Aotearoa and Oceania. It is a vital, vibrant part of their wider strategic direction. Key features include an overarching vision, three key outcomes, and six priority areas for action – all of which are based on Kaupapa Pasifika values and principles. Read more on Creative NZ's website.
Creative New Zealand's Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028

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Kāinga Information Releases Ngā Pārongo e tukuna wawetia ana Strong Public Media proactive releases

Strong Public Media proactive releases

The following documents relating to the Strong Public Media Programme have been proactively released by Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Information Withheld

Some information have been withheld from this proactive release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA). Where this is the case, the relevant sections of the OIA that apply have been identified. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it.

2023

Date Reference Title
4 May Strong Public Media Establishment Board Improving New Zealand's public media - recommendations for the Minister for Broadcasting and Media (PDF 393 KB) 

2022

Date Reference Title
17 June AM2022/321 Strong Public Media Overview and Update (PDF 4 MB)

 
16 June AM2022/310 Material for First Reading of ANZPM Bill (PDF 188 KB)

 
10 June AM2022/289 Outstanding Issues Following LEG Committee (PDF 180 KB)

 
02 June BR2022/278 Further Amendments to ANZPM Bill (PDF 117 KB)

 
01 June AM2022/268 For lodgement: ANZPM Cabinet Legislation Committee paper and Bill (PDF 76 KB)

 
30 May BR2022/265-EB Strong Public Media Establishment Board - Final Terms of Reference (PDF 170 KB)

 
27 May BR2022/255 Approval for Lodgement: ANZPM Cabinet Legislation Committee Paper and Bill (PDF 100 KB)

 
25 May BR2022/250 Update on Draft ANZPM Legislation Cabinet paper and Bill (PDF 2.5 MB)

 
06 May BR2022/209 Strong Public Media – Update on Drafting of Bill and Further Decisions Required (PDF 199 KB)

 
13 June Cabinet Paper and Minute Aotearoa New Zealand Public Media Bill: Approval for Introduction (PDF 1.2 MB)

 
21 February Establishment of New Public Media Entity Cabinet material Cabinet Paper: Establishment of a new public media entity (PDF 330 KB)
Cabinet paper Annex 1: SPM Business Case (PDF 3.2 MB)
Cabinet paper Annex 2: View and perspectives from targeted engagement to inform the development of a charter for a new entity (PDF 165 KB)
Cabinet paper Annex 3: Draft Terms of Reference for Establishment Board (PDF 107 KB)
Cabinet Minute CAB-SUB-0034: Establishment of a new public media entity (PDF 460 KB)
BCG Report (PDF 3.2 MB)

2021

Date Reference Title
27 August  AM2021/498  BCG: Final update on targeted stakeholder engagement process to inform a draft charter (PDF12 MB) 

 
10 August AM2021/450 BCG: Update on targeted stakeholder engagement process to inform a draft charter (PDF10 MB)

 
March

 

 Kantar Report

 

 Strong Public Media Audience Data Analysis

 
17 February

 

 Cabinet Minute

 

 Strong Public Media Business Case: Establishment of Governance Group

 
17 February

 

 Cabinet Paper

 

 Strong Public Media Business Case Governance Group

 

2020

Date Reference Title
28 January

 

 Cabinet Paper and Minute

 

 Strengthening Public Media: Report Back (PDF 376 KB)

 

Updated on 4th May 2023