Government continues to future-proof arts, culture and heritage sector
Beehive media release. The Government has announced further support for the recovery and resilience of the arts, culture and heritage sector as part of its COVID Recovery Programme’s Innovation1…
Secretary for Culture and Heritage and Chief Executive, Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture and Heritage appointed
Public Service Commission media release. Deputy Public Service Commissioner Ms Helene Quilter QSO has today announced the appointment of Laulu Mac Leauanae to the position of Secretary for Culture…
Muru Asian Premiere in competition at Busan International Film Festival
New Zealand Film Commission media release. Tearepa Kahi’s Muru will have its Asian premiere in the Flash Forward competition section of the 27th Busan International Film Festival. Selected to1…
Appointments to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa
Bonita Bigham (Ngaruahine, Te Atiawa) and Whetū Fala (Ngā Rauru, Ngāti Maniapoto, Ngāti Maru ki Taranaki, Sāmoa, Rotuma) have been appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa1(Cre…
The beat goes on as Government renews support for musicians
Beehive media release. Extension of Aotearoa Touring Programme supporting domestic musicians The Programme has supported more than 1,700 shows and over 250 artists New Zealand Music Commis…
Government takes another step to propel the arts sector to thrive
Beehive media release The Government has today opened the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, the first stage of a new approach to cultural sector funding designed to support strategic,1sector-le…
Ainsley Walter appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Beehive media release. Ainsley Walter has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board for a three-year term, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Hon Carmel1Sepul…
Alastair Carruthers appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission
Beehive media release. Alastair Carruthers has been appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) with his term starting 1 October 2022, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carm…
Creatives in Schools Round 4 open for applications
Beehive media release. Kura and schools around New Zealand can start applying for Round 4 of the Creatives in Schools programme, Minister for Education Chris Hipkins and Minister for Arts, Culture…
Appointments to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the new appointment of Wilma Smith and reappointment of Edwin Read to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) board,1followi…