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At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings with immediate effect as a mark of mourning and respect for the victims of the Whakaari/White Island volcanic eruption. The New Zealand Flag is to continue to be flown at half-mast until further notice.
New Zealand Flag half-masting directive - 10 December 2019
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
The Kamupene D Rua Tekau Mā Waru (D Company 28th Māori Battalion) Trust and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage are intensifying efforts to complete the D Company history book and need help.
Help required to complete D Company 28th Māori Battalion history
Venture down the rabbit hole, lose yourself in the Hallway of Doors, take part in a digital Mad Hatter’s Tea Party and play at the Queen’s Croquet ground this summer in Wonderland. The exhibition celebrates the rich screen history of English author Lewis Carroll’s timeless stories, which have been the subject of more than 40 films and over 30 television programs
“Spectacular” Wonderland exhibition to open at Te Papa
Three fascinating Māori history projects featuring in this year’s New Zealand History Research Trust Fund Awards will provide insight into Māori life and heritage, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian Neill Atkinson has said. One history project is the story of the richly-carved former Native Affairs Committee Room at Parliament, an internationally unique architectural space.
2019 annual history awards reveal New Zealand’s stories
A multi-Grammy Award winner, a YouTube sensation & an internationally acclaimed Kiwi conductor feature in the NZSO’s all-star 2020 concert line-up.
NZSO excels in 2020 with Grammy winners, YouTube star, te reo Beethoven
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
Creative New Zealand’s annual report 2018/19 has been published. In the past year, a record $47.974 million went directly into the sector through funding, capability and advocacy programmes.
A record year for Creative New Zealand

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NZSL Video Interpreting Service extending to weekends

2019 Apr 08

The service that allows people using New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) to phone others by using an interpreter will soon be available at weekends, Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media1Minis…

National Erebus Memorial design selected

2019 Apr 05

A design that includes a walkway projecting outward to the horizon has been selected for the new National Erebus Memorial after recommendation by a Design Selection Panel, announced Prime Minister1J…

Young Women’s Activation and Innovation funds launched

2019 Apr 04

Two new funds designed to get more young women physically active through recreation and sport launch today. Sport New Zealand is investing $1 million across the Young Women’s Activation Fund and…

Speech for the Launch of Te Ora Auaha: Creative Wellbeing Alliance Aotearoa

2019 Apr 03

Thank you for inviting me here to help celebrate the launch of Te Ora Auaha: Creative Wellbeing Alliance Aotearoa. I want to take a moment first to acknowledge all the New Zealanders affected by1t…

National Remembrance Service following Christchurch terrorist attack

2019 Mar 25

A National Remembrance Service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack, and all those affected by it, will be held at 10am on Friday 29 March, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern anno…

Funding grants for regional cultural organisations open

2019 Mar 07

Applications to the fourth round of the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF) are now open, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson announced today.  RCHF funding1he…

New appointments to the Film Commission

2019 Mar 05

Aucklanders Sandra Kailahi and Anthony (Ant) Timpson have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Carmel Sepuloni announced1today…

Consultation to help shape future NZSL video interpreting

2019 Feb 28

Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Kris Faafoi and Disability Issues Minister Carmel Sepuloni have started a public consultation on proposals to modernise telecommunications1ser…

Strengthening our national archives and libraries

2019 Feb 25

A new programme of work is underway to strengthen the contribution our national archives and libraries can make to New Zealand’s culture and democracy, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin and1…

Better regional assistance for earthquake-prone heritage buildings

2019 Feb 12

Owners of heritage buildings in regional areas are set to benefit from changes to Heritage EQUIP, the national earthquake upgrade incentive programme, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and1Herita…
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