
Dame Patsy Reddy appointed Trustee of NZSO Foundation
NZSO media release. Former Governor-General, Dame Patsy Reddy, has been appointed a trustee of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Foundation. She takes up her appointment on Friday 1 April 2022.…

How the arts build social cohesion
Arts Access Aotearoa blog by Richard Benge, Executive Director, Arts Access Aotearoa. Access and inclusion to arts and culture affirms our identity and sense of belonging. A pandemic, however,1ha…

Regions to benefit from arts funding
Beehive media release. “The Government is continuing to support innovative thinking and the enormous potential that exists in our arts communities and regions right across the motu,” Arts,1Cul…

Celebrating 75 years of Aotearoa New Zealand’s national orchestra
This week marks the 75th ‘birthday’ of Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, which gave its first public performance on 6 March 1947 in the Wellington Town Hall. "The …

Internationally renowned New Zealander appointed NZSO Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor
NZSO media release. New Zealander Gemma New, in demand by orchestras around the world, has been appointed Artistic Advisor and Principal Conductor of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira1Pū…

Embracing change: lessons from working in the US during the pandemic
Arts Access Aotearoa blog by Ruth Harvey. AS220’s leadership team, from left: Ruth Harvey, Anjel Newmann and Shauna Duffy Photo credit: David Dvorchak, courtesy of AS220. When I left New1Ze…

Government delivers certainty and support for large-scale events
Beehive media release. The Events Transition Support Payment scheme (ETSP), will be extended to 31 January 2023 and expanded to include business events, Economic and Regional Development Minister …

Government delivers lifeline for arts and culture sector
Beehive media release. The Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme will be boosted by $70 million, enabling the coverage of the Scheme to be extended right through to 31 January 2023 for events th…

Honouring the legacy of legendary kaumātua Muriwai Ihakara
Beehive media release. Associate Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage Kiri Allan expressed her great sadness and deepest condolences at the passing of esteemed kaumātua, Muriwai1Ihakara. �…

Government investment delivers more jobs in arts and culture sector
Beehive media release Targeted government investment has created an estimated 1,576 jobs to March 2021 in the arts and culture sector and wider economy. Part of the Screen Production Recovery…