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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
New Zealand will commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War on 15 August 2020. A national commemoration will take place at 1pm on Saturday 15 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. The commemoration will also be live streamed on this website and on the Pukeahu Facebook page.
75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra has released a special ticket deal to celebrate its return to touring the country from August. Tickets in the stalls to the NZSO’s Spirit concerts in Wellington and Auckland on 6 and 7 August will cost $30, with further concessions available.
NZSO celebrates return to national tours with special ticket price
Come along to the Ministry's next Public History talk on Wednesday 12 August at 12.10pm at the National Library of NZ. In this talk, historian Ryan Bodman will explore the value of social media as a 21st century history-research tool.
Come along to our next Public History talk on Wednesday 12 August
Creative New Zealand has opened the first opportunities in its 12-month investment plan, announced in July and following the completion of its first phase COVID-19 emergency response.
Creative New Zealand opens first of its funding opportunities under 12-month investment plan
Building owners around New Zealand have benefited from the latest round of Heritage EQUIP funding with grants totalling $2,230,166.
Government provides $2.2m to heritage buildings for quake strengthening
Scott Base’s oldest building, a hut built by a Sir Edmund Hillary-led team, is about to open its doors to the public – virtually. Developed in partnership with Auckland University of Technology over two years, the virtual reality experience allows users to explore Sir Edmund Hillary’s hut in Antarctica. The experience provides insight into how the 23 men of Sir Ed’s team lived and worked in the world’s most extreme environment more than 60 years ago.
Thousands Set To ‘explore’ Sir Ed’s Hut In Antarctica
Four extraordinary works, by inspirational and internationally renowned choreographers, capture the spirit and power of Venus Rising – brightest of stars, herald of the dusk and of the dawn. Book now for the RNZB's latest production which runs from 20 August to 19 September.
Four celestial ballets - Venus Rising
An ʻahu ʻula (feather cloak) and mahiole (feather helmet) gifted to Captain Cook in 1779 are being permanently returned to Hawaiʻi by the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Feather cloak and helmet gifted to Captain Cook to return permanently to Hawai‘i

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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.

Annual Reports / Strategic Intentions

Updated on 4th March 2020