2019 annual history awards reveal New Zealand’s stories
Three fascinating Māori history projects featuring in this year’s New Zealand History Research Trust Fund Awards will provide insight into Māori life and heritage, Manatū Taonga Ministry for1Cu…
Bellbird Wins at Macao International Film Festival
Hamish Bennett, writer and director of New Zealand feature film, Bellbird, was the recipient of the Best Screenplay award at the Macao International Film Festival, last night. Currently in1theatri…
New Zealand Flag half-masting directive - 10 December 2019
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings with immediate effect as a mark of1…
Help required to complete D Company 28th Māori Battalion history
The Kamupene D Rua Tekau Mā Waru (D Company 28th Māori Battalion) Trust and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage are intensifying efforts to complete the D Company history book and1nee…
Spirit of NZ carries the mauri of Tuia 250 to Whakaraupō
The youth training ship Spirit of New Zealand will carry the mauri of the Tuia – Encounters 250 flotilla into Whakaraupō / Lyttelton today and be greeted on the water by Ngāi Tahu waka and the1l…
DFSNZ calls for strong stand on clean athletes
Russian doping scandal: DFSNZ calls on Public Authorities and the Sports Movement to stand strong for clean athletes Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ) Chief Executive Nick Paterson says: “The1…
Newer storytellers lead the dramatic line-up for 2020
Three engrossing new series from talented newer storytellers are set to capture Aotearoa’s attention in 2020, after winning funding in NZ On Air’s final round of 2019. Two millennial sisters w…
Two new board appointments for Te Papa
Andy Lowe, from Palmerston North and Cameron Harland, Wellington, are newly appointed to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirmed…
Vital support for investigative journalism and documentaries
Hard-hitting investigative journalism, climate change, the story behind a high-profile commune, and indigenous art are in the line-up of NZ On Air-funded factual content to inform and engage1audienc…
Hinemihi carvings step closer to returning home
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is delighted with the in-principle support from the National Trust in England to return the Hinemihi carvings home to Aotearoa New Zealand in exchange for new1car…