Essential media COVID-19 guidelines refined
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beatrice Faumuinā is newly appointed to the Sports and Recreation New Zealand board (Sport NZ), Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirmed today.…