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COVID-19 is having an enormous impact on those involved in the arts, culture, heritage and sports sectors. Manatū Taonga is working closely with Crown entities and funded agencies to understand the ongoing impact of COVID-19 on our sector and to determine the most effective response in this fast-changing situation.
COVID-19 – Information for our sector
Join us this Sunday 31 January at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park for a free concert featuring Jimmy and the Jets who are covering jazz and beyond. Takes place at 3pm and is part of a regular Sunday series of performances by outstanding musicians ranging from jazz, blues, covers, fusion, swing, Balkan, brass to military music.
Free Pukeahu jazz concert this Sunday
Manatū Taonga is now accepting applications for round one of the Cultural Sector Capability Fund. Applications for round one must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 9 February 2021. The Capability Fund supports the cultural sector to adapt to the COVID-19 environment by funding projects that build skills and knowledge, and provide access to advice, services, tools and resources.
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The Ministry's Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports events held around the country on marae and lake fronts, in community centres, local museums and town squares. Check out the list of 2021 recipients for places near you.
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The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography has released te reo Māori translations of 15 entries originally published in English.
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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will introduce a series of multi-day Festival concerts and events around the country in 2021, in addition to our popular Podium Series and Setting Up Camp tours.
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Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art showcases the dynamic, ever-changing expression that is Māori art. Distinct from the other art movements of Aotearoa New Zealand, contemporary Māori art occupies an unrivalled position in engaging with cultural histories and the role of Māori knowledge, and continues to invigorate discussions about identity and place. On now at the Auckland Art Gallery until 09 May 2021.
Toi Tū Toi Ora: Contemporary Māori Art
Five national commemorations, including the 25th anniversary of the country’s first general election under the MMP electoral system, will be marked in NZ during 2021.
Quarter of a century of MMP among next year’s national commemorations

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Licensed Dealers

Auctioneers or secondhand dealers licensed to trade in taonga tūturu - 31 January 2020 to 31 January 2021

Licensed dealers must renew their license annually. The Ministry will contact licensed dealers to renew their licences in late January. If a person, who is not shown below, is claiming to be a licensed dealer, please contact the Ministry for Culture and Heritage immediately.

If you would like to apply to become licensed to trade in taonga tūturu, please download the application form here (Word 103 KB). Please send the completed form to the address below with the licence fee of $57.50.

Protected Objects

Ministry for Culture and Heritage

PO Box 5364

Wellington 6140

For more information on licensed dealers, please read the Guidelines for licensed traders in taonga tūturu (PDF 155 KB)

UPPER NORTH ISLAND

Gow Langsford Gallery, 26 Lorne Street, AUCKLAND

Art + Object Ltd, 3 Abbey Road, Newton, AUCKLAND

Dunbar Sloane Ltd, 375 Parnell Road, AUCKLAND

FHE Galleries, 221 Ponsonby Rd, AUCKLAND

Jems of Remuera, 346 Remuera Road, Remuera, AUCKLAND

John Cordy Ltd, 180 Great South Road,  Remuera, AUCKLAND

Webb's, 23-25 Falcon St, Parnell, AUCKLAND

Mihaly Attila Simon, 59 Summit Road, ROTORUA

Lindy Sweet Pea Antiques and Collectables, 16 Oruanui Street, TAUPŌ

LOWER NORTH ISLAND

Mowbray Collectables, Main Highway, OTAKI

Dunbar Sloane Ltd, 7 Maginnity Street, WELLINGTON

Goldco International Ltd, PO Box 579, WELLINGTON

John Bertrand Collectables Ltd, PO Box 323, WELLINGTON

Militaria Auction Ltd, 48 Para Street, Miramar, WELLINGTON

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Updated on 2nd December 2020