‘Everybody loves arts, culture and heritage’ finds latest Cultural Participation Survey The latest Cultural Participation Survey has revealed that 97% of New Zealanders participate in at least one form of arts, culture or heritage activities 14 March, 2024
New Zealand children love arts, culture and recreation - but still make time for homework and chores! New research from Growing Up in New Zealand and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage found that more than 90% of 12-year-olds regularly took part in recreational activities. 3 March, 2024
Regeneration Fund questions answered In July 2022, Manatū Taonga has hosted a series of online information sessions for the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. 15 July, 2022
Government announces refreshed Commemorations Programme 2023-2027 The programme of historical anniversaries to be acknowledged by the New Zealand Government over the next five years includes some of our nation’s most important events, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni said. 11 July, 2022
Ainsley Walter appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board 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 Carmel Sepuloni announced today. 7 July, 2022
Alastair Carruthers appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Film Commission 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 Carmel Sepuloni announced today. 6 July, 2022
Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund launches We are simplifying our funding approach and consolidating round two of our remaining Funds into a single Culture Sector Regeneration Fund. 5 July, 2022
First Matariki holiday marked across New Zealand and the world Oho mai ana te motu i te rangi nei ki te hararei tūmatanui motuhake tuatahi o Aotearoa, Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, me te hono atu a te Pirīmia a Jacinda Ardern ki ngā mahi whakanui a te motu i tētahi huihuinga mō te Hautapu i te ata nei. The country has awoken today to its first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern joining the nation’s celebrations at a traditional Hautapu ceremony early this morning. 24 June, 2022
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. 16 June, 2022
Andrew Shaw appointed to the NZ On Air Board The Minister of Broadcasting has appointed Andrew Shaw to the NZ On Air Board for a three-year term starting from 1 June 2022. 1 June, 2022
He maimai aroha mō Joe Hawke nō Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Manatū Taonga acknowledges the passing of Joe Hawke nō Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei. 24 May, 2022