
National wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Armistice Day
Armistice Day will be commemorated with a national wreath laying ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Friday 11 November at 11am. "After four years of conflict, the Armi…

Causing something to start
Creative Waikato media release. A celebration of Leafa Wilson’s time as South Waikato Cultural Activator. Activate - to cause something to start. A movement, a sourdough starter, charcoal,1mix…

The Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme: the backup your crew needs
Calling all event organisers! There’s still time to register your January events with the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme to make sure that if things don’t go as planned, you have the1back…

Appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua, Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki
Appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua, Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki E harikoa ana te Minita Tuarua mō te Toi, te Ahurea me te Tuku Ihotanga, a Kiri Allan, ki te pānui i te kopounga…

Te Papa exhibitions celebrate waka and their communities
Te Papa media release. Two new exhibitions opening at Te Papa on Saturday 12 November celebrate waka – their inspiring history and the communities who keep the knowledge of waka voyaging alive t…

And we’re rolling on Government’s Screen Sector Review
Beehive media release. The Government is taking action to secure the long-term future of the film and television industry through proposals released today for public consultation as part of the1Ne…

Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund announces first tranche of recipients
Over $3 million in funding has been awarded to five cultural sector initiatives that have strong potential to provide lasting benefits for arts, culture and heritage in Aotearoa New1Zealand. T…

Cook Monument at Kōpū Bridge to be stored locally
On Thursday 27th October 2022 (weather dependent), the damaged Cook Monument at Kōpū Bridge in Thames will be dismantled and put into storage until further notice. Manatū Taonga Ministry for1Cu…

Movie legend John Williams and more power NZSO’s 2023 Season
NZSO media release. The music of cinema legend John Williams will be celebrated in two special concert programmes by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2023. The tribute concerts feature1Will…

Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Carmel Sepuloni delivers speech on ‘Heritage and Cultural Diversity in Crisis’ theme
Can you imagine a world without culture? UNESCO’s Mondiacult 2022 Conference, held in Mexico 28-30 September, posed that question as it invited the international community to engage jointly on a1c…