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Creative New Zealand can now confirm its Emergency Response Package, announced on Friday in response to COVID-19, will include a first phase $16 million investment to buffer and support the arts community, with benefits extending well beyond the immediate crisis.
Creative New Zealand’s first phase COVID-19 response, $16m
News and media functions have been identified as an essential service during the COVID-19 response and Level 4 period. Media organisations should familiarise themselves with the following principles and guidelines.
Advice on news and media as an essential service during COVID-19 response
National Anzac Day Services at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Atatürk Memorial will not be going ahead this year due to the mass gathering restrictions in place in response to COVID-19. The unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu, planned for 18 April, has also been postponed.
No National Anzac Day Services and Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed
Do you want to see an outstanding Deaf or disabled artist recognised? How about an inclusive project celebrating community arts or a leader providing access to the arts for people in New Zealand? Nominations to this year’s Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards, presented annually by Arts Access Aotearoa, have been extended until 5pm Monday 20 April.
Te Putanga Toi Arts Access Awards 2020 call for nominations
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Manatū Taonga have decided to delay the next round of Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho Oral History Awards – Piki Ake! Kake Ake! from a deadline for applications of 30 April to 15 October this year. This will allow oral historians to comply with current Ministry of Health guidelines to reduce unnecessary face to face contacts.
Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Awards update
Watch this clip from the start of Taika Waititi's semi-autobiographical 2010 comedy 'Boy'. The film swiftly became New Zealand's biggest box office hit, and the song 'Poi e', revived for the soundtrack, also raced to the top of the charts. Waititi used his grandmother's house on the East Coast as the main set for the production, and hired local residents as extras. Part of Te Ara's web feature on humour.
Watch a clip from Taika Waititi's Boy comedy
In the early 21st century anxiety over the danger of Influenza A virus subtypes H5N1 (avian flu) and H1N1 (swine flu), and the Covid-19 coronavirus, has revived memories of New Zealand's worst disease outbreak, the lethal influenza pandemic that struck between October and December 1918. Image shows the emergency ambulances alongside the Wellington Town Hall during the 1918 flu pandemic.
NZHistory's feature on the 1918 influenza pandemic
The recent launch of the Ngati Porou treaty settlement documentary is significant for the iwi and for all New Zealanders as we further our understanding of the journey to Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlements, Bernadette Cavanagh CE Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage says.
Ngati Porou share their journey towards Te Tiriti settlement

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Essential media COVID-19 guidelines refined

2020 Mar 31

The Government is refining its COVID-19 essential business guidance to include the distribution of news publications for communities which are hard to reach.…

No National Anzac Day Services and Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed

2020 Mar 19

National Anzac Day Services at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Atatürk Memorial will not be going ahead this year due to the mass gathering restrictions in place in response to COVID-19. The…

New Zealand Flag half-masting directive - First anniversary of the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks

2020 Mar 13

First anniversary of the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks. Immediate effect and weekend of 14 – 15 March 2020.…

New Zealand Arts Council has two new board members

2020 Feb 25

Two new appointees, Robyn Hunt and Kura Moeahu, have joined Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (the board of Creative New Zealand), Manatū Taonga Ministry of Culture and Heritage advised…

Ngati Porou share their journey towards Te Tiriti settlement

2020 Feb 17

Today’s launch of the Ngati Porou treaty settlement documentary is significant for the iwi and for all New Zealanders as we further our understanding of the journey to Te Tiriti o Waitangi…

New government funding for waka will help precious national heritage

2020 Feb 04

Tuia 250 Co-Chairs Dame Jenny Shipley and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement of new funding to strengthen Māori and Pacific voyaging traditions.…

New appointment to Drug Free Sport New Zealand Board

2020 Feb 03

Professor Patria Hume has been appointed to the Drug Free Sport New Zealand Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today.…

Accept the ‘Tuia Challenge’ this Waitangi Day

2020 Jan 28

All New Zealanders are invited to accept the ‘Tuia Challenge’ this Waitangi Day 2020, say Tuia 250 Co-Chairs Dame Jenny Shipley and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr.…

Two new appointments to New Zealand Film Commission’s Board

2020 Jan 21

Pania Gray and David Wright have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) board Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage advised today.…

Beatrice Faumuinā joining Sport and Recreation New Zealand Board

2020 Jan 16

Beatrice Faumuinā is newly appointed to the Sports and Recreation New Zealand board (Sport NZ), Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirmed today.…

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