NZSO National Youth Orchestra performs a fiery finale in December
NZSO media release. The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will present beloved classics by Russian greats Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, uplifting, dance-inspired music from Mexico and two mesmerising New…
Excellence celebrated in the 2020 Te Waka Toi Awards
Creative New Zealand media release. The 34th Te Waka Toi Awards have recognised 13 outstanding Māori arts sector leaders and emerging artists across multiple artforms in this year’s signature a…
Stellar line-up of singers join celebrated Kiwi conductor for NZSO’s Messiah
NZSO media release. Acclaimed New Zealand conductor Gemma New will lead the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra for its annual not-to-be-missed performance of Handel’s masterwork Messiah in1Wellingto…
NZSO reveals innovative Festival series and more special events in 2021
NZSO media release. The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will introduce a series of multi-day Festival concerts and events around the country in 2021, in addition to our popular Podium Series and Se…
Requests for Quotes (RFQ) Monumental Stonemasons, and Conservators
Manatū Taonga, The Ministry for Culture and Heritage (MCH) is establishing a panel of suppliers consisting of individuals and small-to-large sized companies who can undertake the services1detaile…
Half-masting to commemorate 10th Anniversary of Pike River Mine disaster
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 on Thursday 19 November 2020 to mar…
Sport NZ invests an additional $7m into new plan for Māori wellbeing
Sport NZ media release. Sport NZ Ihi Aotearoa has announced $7m of new investment over the next four years to improve wellbeing outcomes for Māori. This new plan will see the government agency…
National Armistice Day Commemorated 11 November
Tomorrow’s National Armistice Day Commemoration will be observed by a ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Bernadette Cavanagh Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive Manatū Taonga Ministry for1…
2020 Prime Minister’s Awards for Literary Achievement: winners announced and live online literary panel
Creative New Zealand media release. A lifetime of insights on Māori dance arts told in te reo Māori, a comprehensive anthology of New Zealand poetry in English, and an illustrated story of how1J…
$4 million in cash-flow relief for 331 New Zealand community publications
331 community newspapers and magazines across Aotearoa will receive grants of more than $12,000 each to help them manage the financial impact of COVID-19, Anna Butler, Pou Mataaho o Te Aka Deputy Ch…