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COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on those involved in the arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors. Manatū Taonga is working closely with Crown entities and funded agencies to understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our sector and to determine the most effective response in this fast-changing situation.
COVID-19 – Information for our sector
Manatū Taonga is now accepting applications for round one of the Cultural Sector Capability Fund. Applications for round one must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 9 February 2021. The Capability Fund supports the cultural sector to adapt to the COVID-19 environment by funding projects that build skills and knowledge, and provide access to advice, services, tools and resources.
Te Tahua Whakakaha | Cultural Sector Capability Fund Round One now open
The Ministry's Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events held around the country on marae and lake fronts, in community centres, local museums and town squares. Check out the list of 2021 recipients for places near you.
Commemorating Waitangi Day
A new exhibition with the WOW factor has opened at Te Papa, offering an up close view of wearable art from around the world.
World of WearableArt Up Close exhibition opens at Te Papa
The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography has released te reo Māori translations of 15 entries originally published in English.
Dictionary of NZ Biography releases new te reo translations
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will introduce a series of multi-day Festival concerts and events around the country in 2021, in addition to our popular Podium Series and Setting Up Camp tours.
NZSO reveals innovative Festival series and more special events in 2021
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art showcases the dynamic, ever-changing expression that is Māori art. Distinct from the other art movements of Aotearoa New Zealand, contemporary Māori art occupies an unrivalled position in engaging with cultural histories and the role of Māori knowledge, and continues to invigorate discussions about identity and place. On now at the Auckland Art Gallery until 09 May 2021.
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art
Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa National Library of New Zealand and our partners are calling for nominations for Te Awhi Rito New Zealand Reading Ambassador for children and young people. Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador is a new role that will support and champion the importance of reading in the lives of young New Zealanders, their whānau and communities.
Te Awhi Rito NZ Reading Ambassador Nominations Open
Five national commemorations, including the 25th anniversary of the country’s first general election under the MMP electoral system, will be marked in New Zealand during 2021.
Quarter of a century of MMP among next year’s national commemorations

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Our accountability reports

Here are the Ministry's recent documents. For accountability documents from previous years please contact us.  Contact us if you are unable to view the following documents. Note some signatures have been redacted for privacy reasons.

Annual Reports / Strategic Intentions

Updated on 18th September 2020