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Read a new report which presents key findings from a survey of creative spaces, intended to provide key decision-makers and agencies with information about the sector to better understand how the sector operates, the services it provides and to whom.
Understanding the value of creative spaces
New Zealanders have jumped at the chance to apply for a free trainee berth aboard vessels that form the flotilla in the Tuia 250 Voyage, oversubscribing available spaces by more than three times, says Tuia 250 National Coordinating Committee Co-Chair Dame Jenny Shipley.
Huge interest in Tuia 250 Voyage Trainee berths
This month, a suite of events, major new commissioned artworks and the unveiling of commemorative stamps, are planned to celebrate the inspirational life of mountaineer, adventurer and humanitarian, Sir Edmund Hillary, who was born 100 years ago on 20 July 1919.
Hillary centenary celebrations pay tribute to his legacy
Read a new Discussion Paper which provides a perspective on how to better reflect culture in the Living Standards Framework. It was jointly commissioned by the Treasury and the Ministry. Submissions on the paper can be made to the Treasury (cea@treasury.govt.nz) and close on 30 September 2019.
Culture, Wellbeing and the Living Standards Framework: A Perspective
New Zealand’s public media funding agency NZ On Air is celebrating 30 years of supporting content that allows us to see and hear ourselves in media – New Zealand’s stories, in our voices.
NZ On Air celebrates 30 years of reflecting NZ’s identity and culture
Works by George Balanchine, William Forsythe and Andrea Schermoly. The stage will be flooded with colour and light. Choreographers from three continents, sharing New Zealand stages this winter from 16 August to 15 September. You won’t want to miss a step.
RNZB's Bold Moves in August
Learn to create a multi-level video game (think Super Mario Bros), inspired by the characters and stories of Pukeahu and Aotearoa, including some awesome wāhine. Enrolments now open for this afterschool programme for girls aged 11-15 who are curious about coding and making video games.
Pukeahu Game Dev Girls - make games & learn code!
Expressions of Interest for the new look Major Events Fund are being welcomed from 1 July 2019. The Fund has a new direction that will see it prioritise events that build national pride and celebrate New Zealand culture, as well as having a greater focus on arts and cultural events.
Building national pride and celebrating Kiwi culture
Using Te Papa’s beautiful black and white images by Michael Hall, the Ministry has launched new place-based storytelling project Te Haerenga o Kupe, telling the story of the journey to and around New Zealand by Kupe and his companions, and the indelible marks they left on the New Zealand landscape. This is part of our work talking about the great Pacific navigators as part of our Tuia 250 Encounters exhibition on NZHistory. It is housed on the StoryMap platform, and ends with a map showing some of the places named by or for Kupe, with a request for information about others.
Te Haerenga o Kupe: Follow Kupe's journey around Aotearoa

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‘Wonderland’ exhibition brings Alice to Te Papa

2019 Jul 22

Venture down the rabbit hole at this summer’s immersive exhibition Wonderland, which opens on 7 Dec 2019 and runs until 8 Mar 2020. Visitors to Te Papa can lose themselves in the Hallway of D…

Many more of our authentic NZ stories to be revealed

2019 Jul 22

Important New Zealand stories revealing many different perspectives will be told with the latest funding from NZ On Air for factual content. The story of Greg King, one of New Zealand’s most1suc…

Homegrown drama and comedy on a winning streak

2019 Jul 19

New Zealand drama and comedy writers and creators have cause to celebrate – with exciting new projects supported in NZ On Air’s latest funding round, and some real hits in the past year. Three…

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Music Director appointed Conductor Laureate

2019 Jul 17

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra announces that Music Director Edo de Waart will conclude his term as NZSO Music Director at the end of the 2019 Season and take up the role of Conductor Laureate, …

NZ On Air celebrates 30 years of reflecting NZ’s identity and culture

2019 Jul 16

New Zealand’s public media funding agency NZ On Air is celebrating 30 years of supporting content that allows us to see and hear ourselves in media – New Zealand’s stories, in our1voices. Cr…

Awareness of BSA, broadcasting standards remains high

2019 Jul 16

Awareness of BSA, broadcasting standards and the complaints process remains high The Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) has today published the results of its two-yearly public awareness1surve…

Report presents findings about creative spaces

2019 Jul 11

A report, Understanding the Value of Creative Spaces, presents key findings from a survey of creative spaces throughout New Zealand, intended to provide key decision-makers and agencies with1infor…

Huge interest in Tuia 250 Voyage Trainee berths

2019 Jul 11

New Zealanders have jumped at the chance to apply for a free trainee berth aboard vessels that form the flotilla in the Tuia 250 Voyage, oversubscribing available spaces by more than three times,1sa…

Creative New Zealand Sāmoa Artist in Residence to explore important role young men play in traditional Sāmoan society

2019 Jul 10

Wellington Pacific dancer and choreographer Tupe Lualua will embark on a journey exploring the traditional role of the taule'ale'a (untitled man) within the village community as the 2019 Creative Ne…

Hillary centenary celebrations pay tribute to his legacy

2019 Jul 09

This month, a suite of events, major new commissioned artworks and the unveiling of commemorative stamps, are planned to celebrate the inspirational life of mountaineer, adventurer and humanitarian,…
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