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Te Papa believes Matariki should be celebrated by all New Zealanders as an indigenous event of national identity.
Te Papa wants Matariki celebrated as an event of national identity
To celebrate the completion of a 4 year restoration of the National War Memorial Carillon, we invite you to Pukeahu to hear National Carillonist, Timothy Hurd QSM, playing the Carillon bells at a series of free recitals. Spice up your weekday lunchtime or Sunday afternoon with the sounds of the Carillon.
National War Memorial Carillon recitals
A world first sensory experience will be officially opened at The Great War Exhibition to the public on Saturday April 14. Set at Quinn’s Post, a tenuously held frontline position on the Gallipoli Peninsula, visitors will enter another world of the grit and hardship experienced by New Zealand soldiers during this ill-fated campaign.
Peter Jackson uses cutting edge technology to bring Quinn’s Post Trench Experience to The Great War Exhibition
Once the guns fell silent on 11 November 1918, communities went to monumental lengths to remember those who had served and died in the First World War. WW100 New Zealand has put together some resources to help you discover the history and significance of the 500 or so memorials that still cover our landscape.
Monumental – Understanding New Zealand's First World War memorials
In 2019, New Zealand will mark 250 years since the first meetings between Māori and Europeans during James Cook and the Endeavour's 1769 voyage to Aotearoa New Zealand. Funding is available for community projects that align with the kaupapa of Tuia – Encounters 250.
Tuia - Encounters 250 Lottery Grants funding
Iconic Wellington landmark The Manor, a building that houses Nelson’s famed Lambretta’s café and a Christchurch substation that has its own Facebook page are to receive funding for earthquake strengthening, acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni announced today.
Seismic funding supports all manner of heritage buildings
An evaluation of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant (NZSPG) has provided a useful insight into its cultural and economic value to New Zealand.
Evaluation of the New Zealand Screen Production Grant
One of the world’s most exciting pianists returns to New Zealand in July to play one of the best loved pieces of music ever written for piano. Macedonian musician Simon Trpčeski will perform Edvard Grieg’s powerful and exhilarating Piano Concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a six-city tour from 13 July.
Peerless virtuoso pianist to perform with the NZSO in July
The Minister for Women Hon Julie Anne Genter has announced a new community contestable fund of $300,000 for activities to celebrate Suffrage 125.
$300,000 community fund for Suffrage 125 launched

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Latest NZ On Air drama and comedy funding decisions released

2018 Jul 20

NZ On Air has released details of its latest funding decisions for locally made drama and comedy productions.  Three intriguing new drama projects have been green-lit along with a 5th season1o…

BSA 2018 Survey on Offensive Language in Broadcasting

2018 Jul 19

The Broadcasting Standards Authority has released its report Language That May Offend in Broadcasting, which surveyed more than 1,500 members of the NZ public about the words or expressions that may…

Celebrate! with the NZSO and Kiwi band The Phoenix Foundation

2018 Jul 17

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra joins forces with The Phoenix Foundation, one of the country’s most lauded bands, for a remarkable concert experience in August. The NZSO and The Phoenix1Found…

Palmerston North named New Zealand’s best creative place

2018 Jul 17

Creative New Zealand sponsored the award, which is one of five annual EXCELLENCE awards offered by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) to recognise and celebrate the important role local government1…

New Innovation Fund part of public media funding allocation

2018 Jul 11

Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran has revealed a new $6 million Innovation Fund to drive more public media content for under-served audiences such as Maori and Pacific Peoples, children and1regiona…

Armistice Day centenary commemorations

2018 Jul 06

Details of official plans to mark the centenary of the armistice that ended the First World War on 11 November have been announced by Acting Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni t…

Peerless virtuoso pianist to perform with the NZSO in July

2018 Jul 04

One of the world’s most exciting pianists returns to New Zealand in July to play one of the best loved pieces of music ever written for piano. Macedonian musician Simon Trpčeski will perform1Ed…

Creative NZ Announce $27 Million Arts Funding

2018 Jul 04

Creative New Zealand have announced they will invest $27 million in a wide range of arts organisations in 2019. The Arts Council of Creative New Zealand has agreed its annual funding through its tw…

Paula Rose Reappointed to the BSA

2018 Jul 03

Cantabrian Paula Rose QSO has been reappointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) for a second term. Broadcasting, Communications and Digital Media Minister Clare Curran says “Paula1R…

Lion Monument restoration complete

2018 Jul 02

Whanganui’s Lion Monument on the Veterans’ Steps, Queen’s Park, was unveiled and blessed this morning after a major refurbishment and complete clean. “This significant monument was erected…
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