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The Ministry is seeking input from friends and family members of the 257 people who lost their lives to confirm the spelling of the names as they will appear on the Erebus National Memorial. If you have any feedback, please send to erebus@mch.govt.nz, or if you are a family member who would like to be added to our contact list for news on the Memorial’s progress and events please get in touch.
National Erebus Memorial name list
On Tuesday 25th June 2019, a national commemoration will be held inside the Hall of Memories, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at 11am. Members of the public are welcome to attend the ceremony. Please be seated inside the Hall of Memories by 10.45am.
Pukeahu marks the 69th anniversary of the Korean War
Twinkling in the winter sky just before dawn, Matariki (the Pleiades) signals the Māori New Year. Traditionally, it was a time for remembering the dead, and celebrating new life. In the 21st century, observing Matariki has become popular again. Read more on the Ministry's Te Ara website.
Matariki – Māori New Year
Women’s sex lives, New Zealand’s transgender community, Dungeons and Dragons gaming, ZEALANDIA and ice skating are just some of the fascinating topics covered in this year’s New Zealand Oral History Awards, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian Neill Atkinson said today
Oral history awards reveal New Zealand’s stories
One of the most versatile and exciting violinists of the decade makes her New Zealand Symphony Orchestra debut in June. Carolin Widmann, hailed by critics for her “immense skill and sensitive musicality”, will perform Stravinsky’s unique Violin Concerto as part of the NZSO’s Winter Daydreams tour in Wellington, Auckland, Dunedin and Christchurch.
Virtuoso violinist joins NZSO for must-see winter concert tour
The important and poignant story of the Māori contribution to the First World War told for the first time in the book Whitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E!: Maori in the First World War by Dr Monty Soutar, is now available in bookshops.
Māori contribution to First World War revealed in new book
Read a Creative New Zealand blog calling us to work together to fill the gaps that will help our creative professionals embrace their entrepreneurial bent and give them the skills and support to expect and receive fairer reward and a sustainable creative career. A strong arts sector will benefit us all.
Creativity is the human spark that can ignite progress across the board
Applications are open until Monday 29 July for Heritage EQUIP funding. Heritage EQUIP, New Zealand’s earthquake upgrade incentive programme, supports private owners of heritage buildings to carry out seismic strengthening. Up to 67% funding is available, with extra support available for buildings in rural and provincial areas, including new Professional Advice Grants. Find out more at www.heritageequip.govt.nz
Applications open for Heritage EQUIP funding
Step into the shadows to witness one man’s struggle with love and betrayal as the Royal New Zealand Ballet presents Mário Radačovský’s Black Swan, White Swan, a daring retelling of ballet’s most enduring classic, Swan Lake. Runs from 31 May to 6 July.
RNZB's Black Swan, White Swan

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