
Restoration work underway at iconic Turnbull House
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga media release. Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is pleased to announce that much-anticipated seismic strengthening and restoration work on historic Turnbull1…

Government helps to unlock the doors of St James Theatre
Beehive media release. The Government has committed to doing its part to support the restoration and revival of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s much loved, nationally significant, and historic St1Ja…

Historic win for Football Ferns kicks off World Cup
Beehive media release. Minister of Sport and Recreation Grant Robertson has congratulated the Football Ferns on an inspirational performance at last night’s opening match of the FIFA Women’s1W…

Looking back at football histories before kickoff
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™ is the biggest women’s sporting event in history and, in terms of international audience, the tournament is expected to be the biggest sporting event ever1h…

Matariki traditions embedded atop the maunga and across Aotearoa
Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the1celebrations. “Whil…

Matariki excitement builds
Beehive media release. The second celebration of Matariki as a national public holiday this Friday is being marked by increasing public support for the event, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture1…

Christina Milligan appointed to the NZ On Air Board
Producer, screenwriter and experienced governor Dr Christina Milligan (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Board of NZ On Air for a three-year term. Christina brings a wealth of screen1industr…

Kaine Thompson appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Kaine Thompson (Ngati Hauā, Tainui) has been appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. Kaine brings significant1str…

Fourth round of decisions wraps up $28million Regeneration Fund
Seventeen cultural sector organisations have been successful in the final round of the $28 million Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. In the fourth and final round of funding decisions, 17 proposa…

Matariki Ahunga Nui funding decisions
Matariki celebrations across Aotearoa will be significantly enhanced with 119 successful applicants for the over $3 million Matariki Ahunga Nui fund. 2023 Matariki Ahunga Nui funding recipient…