Ministry welcomes the conclusion of the Chief Ombudsman’s report into the National Erebus Memorial project
The completion of an investigation into complaints received by the Chief Ombudsman about aspects of the National Erebus Memorial has been welcomed by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage,…
Kiwi legends of architecture and design featured in Dictionary of NZ Biography
Fourteen new entries featuring legendary architects, industrial and fashion designers, and inventors have been added to Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (DNZB).…
15 March anniversary: broadcasting the adhan
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Celebrating 75 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national orchestra
This week marks the 75th ‘birthday’ of Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, which gave its first public performance on 6 March 1947 in the Wellington Town Hall.…
Government fund supports Waitangi Day 2022 commemorations
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is supporting communities across the motu to commemorate Waitangi Day 2022 in innovative ways, through its Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund.…
Five new appointments for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council
Five new members have been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) Board and Māori Heritage Council.…
New Chair appointed to the National Pacific Radio Trust
Saimoni Lealea is warmly welcomed as the newly appointed Chair to the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today. His term commences…
Work progresses on National Erebus Memorial site establishment
Works advanced this morning to establish the construction site for the National Erebus Memorial, Te Paerangi Ataata, in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, said Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and…
New Board appointments for the NPRT
Richard Broadbridge, Teremoana Rapley, Holona Lui, and Jerome Mika have been warmly welcomed as newly appointed Trustees to the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for…
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage embarks on Carillon strengthening project
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce planning is underway to seismically strengthen the National War Memorial Carillon Bell Tower.…