Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s visit highlights 3,500 war graves in NZ
The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the National War Memorial is a Commonwealth war grave - a fact that many may not be aware of. These war graves commemorate members of the Armed Forces who died…
Funding goes to the telling of NZ histories from Hokianga to Fiordland
History grants have been awarded to 10 projects which will tell a wide range of histories - from the revival of Moko Mataora (facial tattoo) in the North, to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound…
National wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day
An Act of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day 2023 will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on Saturday 11 November at 11am. The wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the…
New podcast brings to life the story of compelling leader Te Rauparaha
Nearly 175 years after his death, Te Rauparaha remains an intriguing character. He’s been immortalised in fiction, poetry, film, waiata and haka, and has his name on the side of an arena.…
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions
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…
One month remaining to apply for the Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is calling for applications from historians, researchers and non-fiction writers to produce stories about their communities. …
National Commemoration to mark Aotearoa New Zealand’s military operations in Malaya and Malaysia
The National Commemoration to honour those who served in New Zealand’s post-Second World War military operations in Malaya and Malaysia will be held at 11.00am, Saturday 16 September at Pukeahu…
National commemoration to mark Merchant Navy Day
The national commemoration to mark Merchant Navy Day will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Sunday 3 September.…
Vietnam Veterans’ Day national commemoration marks 60 years since New Zealand’s involvement
Vietnam Veterans’ Day national commemoration marks 60 years since New Zealand’s involvement …
50 Years Since New Zealand Government’s Pacific Nuclear Protest
This Wednesday marks 50 years since the New Zealand Government sent a frigate to French Polynesia to protest testing of nuclear weapons at Mururoa Atoll. …