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More students to benefit from next round of Creatives in Schools

2023 May 23

Beehive media release. Applications for the next round of Creatives in Schools will open on Friday 16 June 2023, Minister of Education Jan Tinetti and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carme…

Govt investment in arts delivers strong economic results

2023 May 16

Beehive media release. cultural sector employment grew by 4.2% in the 12 months to March 2022 cultural sector businesses nationally grew by 8.2% to March 2022 strong cultural sector GDP co…

Government takes next step to lift artists’ incomes

2023 Mar 31

Beehive media release. The Government is introducing a scheme which will lift incomes for artists, support them beyond the current spike in cost of living and ensure they are properly recognised1f…

Upgraded Auckland Film Studio ready to roll

2022 Dec 09

Beehive media release. The completion of upgrades to the Auckland Film Studio will provide an economic boost for Auckland and the country as a whole. The Government invested $30 million into the…

And we’re rolling on Government’s Screen Sector Review

2022 Oct 27

Beehive media release. The Government is taking action to secure the long-term future of the film and television industry through proposals released today for public consultation as part of the1Ne…

Government continues to future-proof arts, culture and heritage sector

2022 Sep 30

Beehive media release. The Government has announced further support for the recovery and resilience of the arts, culture and heritage sector as part of its COVID Recovery Programme’s Innovation1…

The beat goes on as Government renews support for musicians

2022 Aug 05

Beehive media release. Extension of Aotearoa Touring Programme supporting domestic musicians The Programme has supported more than 1,700 shows and over 250 artists New Zealand Music Commis…

Government takes another step to propel the arts sector to thrive

2022 Jul 27

Beehive media release  The Government has today opened the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, the first stage of a new approach to cultural sector funding designed to support strategic,1sector-le…

Ainsley Walter appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board

2022 Jul 07

Beehive media release. Ainsley Walter has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board for a three-year term, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel1Sepul…

Alastair Carruthers appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission

2022 Jul 06

Beehive media release. Alastair Carruthers has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) with his term starting 1 October 2022, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carm…

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