Extraordinary oboist to premiere spellbinding new music with NZSO
The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s final Shed Series concert for 2019 features the world premiere of three haunting works composed and performed by acclaimed American oboist Russel Walder. …
New TVNZ chair & directors confirmed
Andy Coupe has been confirmed as TVNZ’s new Board Chair. “Mr Coupe has strong commercial and capital markets experience and TVNZ has benefited from his technical knowledge of business and1fina…
New Zealand marks 100 years since first Armistice Day on Monday
Armistice Day will be commemorated with a national ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Monday 11 November at 11am. Members of the public are welcome to attend. “Thi…
New waka launched in Kororāreka Russell today
The naming and launching of three waka took place in Kororāreka Russell today as a result of the Rātā symposium which is part of the Tuia 250 programme. Tuia 250 Co-Chair Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr1s…
1918 Influenza Pandemic Memorial Plaque unveiled today
A memorial plaque remembering the estimated 9000 New Zealanders who died in the 1918 global influenza pandemic was unveiled today in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Bernadette Cavanagh Chief Exe…
Tuia 250 comes to Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands
The Tuia 250 Voyage Flotilla is on its way to Pēwhairangi Bay of Islands, where more rich stories of our voyaging and cultural heritage will be shared. • The initial launching (Wed 61Nov, 9.30…
New Zealand’s manaakitanga highlighted in China
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis heads to China on Friday to lead the New Zealand Government presence at the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism closing ceremony. The ceremony will take place at Canton…
New research shines a light on 30 years of change in culture
NZ On Air has released new research that spotlights how New Zealanders view ourselves – our perceptions of our culture and identity, and our relationship with local media. The research,1conducte…
NZSO appoints Hamish McKeich
New Zealander Hamish McKeich will have a new role in 2020 with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra as Principal Conductor in Residence. Maestro McKeich has had an acclaimed partnership with the1Orc…
Te Papa exhibits painting of peaceful encounter from Cook’s second voyage
The oldest European painting of Aotearoa New Zealand in Te Papa’s collection will go in display in Toi Art, Te Papa’s art gallery, as part of Tamatea: He Tūtakinga Tuku Iho | Legacies of1Encou…