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The central event is the Tuia 250 Voyage – a journey of national significance showcasing the Pacific, Māori and European voyaging that brought us together. A flotilla of waka hourua, va’a tipaerua and tall ships sails the coast from October to December 2019, landing at community events where you can visit the vessels.
Follow the Tuia 250 voyage
Te Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage wants to hear your view about introducing a resale royalty scheme for visual artists in New Zealand. Royalty schemes are in place in over 80 countries including Australia. These schemes see visual artists or their estates receive a payment from secondary sales of their works in New Zealand, and in countries that have reciprocal agreements. Te Manatū Taonga will use the information from the survey to inform policy on the possibility of an ARR in New Zealand. We want to hear from artists and people involved in the art market, as well as anyone with an interest in the production, sale and appreciation of visual art. You must be at least 18 years old to participate in this survey. Click below to participate in this short confidential survey.
Artists Resale Royalty Public Feedback Survey
Come along to a free concert at Pukeahu's National War Memorial this Sunday 8 December at 3pm featuring the Harbour Capital Chorus, a men's a capella singing group. They sing four part harmony in the barbershop style, which they've been doing this since their foundation 30 years ago They have a wide repertoire of modern and classic songs. For this concert at Pukeahu they focus on traditional Christmas carols.
Free performance by the Harbour Capital Chorus
The NZ Music Commission are incredibly sad to hear the news of Arthur Baysting passing away on 03 December. Arthur was a true champion of local music and his loss will be felt across Aotearoa and further afield.
NZ Music Commission acknowledges the passing of Arthur Baysting
Actor, writer, director and producer, Nancy Brunning was recognised for her contribution to Māori arts this week at the 2019 Te Waka Toi Awards held in Rotorua on Saturday night. Awarded the Te Tohu Kē a Te Waka Toi award for significant, positive impact on the development and practice of Ngā Toi Māori, Nancy was aware of the award before her death.
Nancy Brunning honored at Te Waka Toi Awards
Acclaimed Australian conductor and Handel scholar Graham Abbott returns to conduct the NZSO’s annual must-see performance of the masterwork Messiah on Wellington on Saturday 07 December.
Star line-up of singers and conductor for NZSO’s Messiah in Wellington
The exhibition celebrates the screen history of English author Lewis Carroll’s timeless stories —Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) — in an experiential exhibition. Opens at Te Papa on Saturday 07 December.
“Spectacular” Wonderland exhibition to open at Te Papa
This year marked the 40th anniversary of the Erebus accident and the New Zealand government has undertaken to construct a national memorial that acknowledges the loss to the families and the nation. The proposed site for the memorial is Auckland’s Dove-Myer Robinson Park. Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is leading the project.
National Erebus Memorial
Most New Zealanders who lived through the 1970s and 1980s will remember the phrase ‘the money or the bag?’ Quizmaster Selwyn Toogood is one of the 13 new biographies added to the Ministry's Dictionary of New Zealand Biography this month.
13 new entries added to the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography

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Applications reopened for CTO role

2018 May 08

Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister Clare Curran has reopened applications for New Zealand’s first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). “The1Chi…

New RNZ Chair appointed

2018 May 07

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced the appointment of Dr Jim Mather as the new Chair of Radio New Zealand. “Dr Jim Mather is currently the1Chi…

Haast 3G mobile tower switched on

2018 May 07

Haast township now has mobile coverage for the first time with the completion of a fully operational 3G mobile tower. Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran along…

Launch of the Southern Community Media Trust

2018 May 03

Having been a journalist, cutting my teeth on the Nelson Mail and the Hauraki Herald, it is no surprise that I am a very strong supporter of the fourth estate as an essential pillar of1democracy. …

Government will move quickly on AI action plan

2018 May 02

The Minister for Government Digital Services and Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media, Clare Curran, says an action plan and ethical framework is urgently needed to educate and upskill1peo…

Additional members for Digital Advisory Group

2018 Apr 27

The final seven members of the Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion (DEDI) Advisory Group have been announced. Broadcasting, Communications, Digital Media and Government Digital Services Minister…

Reappointments to TVNZ and RNZ Boards

2018 Apr 27

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran has announced reappointments to the Boards of TVNZ and RNZ. Dame Therese Walsh will continue to chair the TVNZ Board. Rodger1Fi…

Speech to the Better Public Media Trust AGM

2018 Apr 22

The last time I was in this room was probably about 2 and a half, maybe three years ago, and it was to hold a forum on public broadcasting. It was in my role as opposition spokesperson for1Broadca…

Opening Speech to the Play By Play Conference, Wellington

2018 Apr 21

Good morning and thank you for inviting me to open the Play by Play conference, now in its third year. It’s great to see events such as the Play by Play festival happening in Wellington, and the…

Fake account a reminder for online vigilance

2018 Apr 20

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran is urging people to report any suspicious activity on their Facebook accounts to CERT NZ. Ms Curran says all New Zealanders who…
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