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Our thoughts are with the many individuals and communities affected by the upper North Island floods. If you need help in the Auckland and Northland region, check what support is available on the Civil Defence website (link below). [Image by rnz.co.nz, captured by Mohammed Alafashet]
Upper North Island floods
Join us for free walking tours at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park taking place in February and March. Visit all points of interest and understand the importance of this historic area to both Wellington and Aotearoa.
Free Pukeahu Summer Walking Tours in February and March
Come along to our next Public History talk at the National Library of NZ on Wednesday 01 March. Join us in person or online to hear Dr Lucy Mackintosh discuss aspects of her recently published book, Shifting Grounds: Deep Histories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, which explores the layered histories embedded in three landscapes in the city.
Shifting Grounds: Deep Histories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland talk - Wednesday 01 March
Public submissions are sought for the proposed recognition of the National War Memorial as a National Historic Landmark. The National Historic Landmarks/Ngā Manawhenua o Aotearoa me ōna Kōrero Tūturu programme has been established to better recognise and protect this country’s most outstanding heritage places that are cornerstones of our identity as New Zealanders. Submissions on the National War Memorial proposal close on 1 March 2023
National War Memorial proposed as a National Historic Landmark - Heritage NZ
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has published its inaugural Long-term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector. The Briefing explores five key areas that will influence the vibrancy and resilience of the cultural sector ecosystem in the future.
Long-term Insights Briefing highlights opportunities for future of Aotearoa’s arts, culture and heritage
The Government is supporting one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant historic sites, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, as it continues to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. “The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a taonga that we should protect and look after. This additional support will mean people can continue to embrace, learn about and enjoy the strands, stories and experiences of the treaty grounds and the history it represents,” Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Carmel Sepuloni said.
Government investment safeguards Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Access to the Screen Production Recovery Fund has been extended from 31 January to 30 June 2023, and expanded to cover productions funded by Te Māngai Pāho, announced Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage today.
Fund extension gives more support to New Zealand’s screen sector
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the publication of TangI by Witi Ihimaera. This was Witi Ihimaera’s debut novel and the first to be published by a Māori author. A landmark literary event, it went on to win the James Wattie Book of the Year Award. Learn about this and other commemorations taking place this year.
Commemorations & anniversaries
The music of cinema legend John Williams will be celebrated in two special concert programmes by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in 2023. The tribute concerts feature Williams’ music from more than 15 films, including Jaws, Star Wars, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter. The Williams’ concerts are part of the NZSO’s 2023 Season announced today, featuring more than 100 concerts. The Orchestra will perform in 21 communities, from Kerikeri to Invercargill.
Movie legend John Williams and more power NZSO’s 2023 Season

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Responses to OIA requests

The Ministry makes Official Information Act (OIA) responses available where the information is considered to be of public interest, and where there is no risk to the privacy of individuals.

2023

Published Date  Details of the Request
17 January

Security cameras for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 55 KB) 
17 January Facilitation process for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 456 KB)
17 January Documents relating to the National Erebus Memorial 01 May to 31 July 2022 (PDF 447 KB) 
17 January  Make and model of CCTV for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 72 KB)
17 January Costs of fencing and security for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 96 KB)
17 January Arborist report for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 84 KB)
17 January Costs of National Erebus Memorial as at 31 July 2022 (PDF 316 KB)
17 January Engagement with five particular entities (PDF 354 KB)
17 January Use of Te Reo in documentation (PDF 119 KB)

 

2022

Published Date  Title 
22 December

RNZ briefings on AM and FM transmission services (PDF 393 KB)
22 December KANTAR report 'Strong Public Media Audience Data Analysis (PDF 207 KB)
22 December Te Ara income from licensing of commercial copyright (PDF 188 KB)
22 December Matariki celebration cost (PDF 115 KB)
22 December Registered collectors of taonga tūturu (PDF 1.2 MB)
22 December Information relating to drug testing (PDF 102 KB)
22 December

Select Committee advice ANZPM Bill (PDF 228 KB)
22 December

Funding applications in Te Reo Māori (PDF 83 KB)
22 December Treasury capital projections for ANZPM (PDF 1.3 MB)
25 March Information on OIA requests received (PDF 510 KB)
25 March Public Sector Carbon Neutrality Accountability Project (PDF 440 KB)
25 March Information on flexible working at MCH (PDF 3.2 MB)


2021

Published Date  Title 
10 November Strengthening protections for heritage buildings: Report identifying issues within New Zealand’s heritage protection system, November 2018 (PDF 2 MB)
1 September Accessibility consultation before Innovation Fund delivery (PDF 97 KB)
23 August National Library request to export the Overseas Published Collection under POA (PDF 7 MB)
30 June Approved uses of the word 'royal' in New Zealand (PDF 456 KB)
30 June  Sensitive expenditure on gifts and koha (PDF 1.4 MB)
30 June  Capturing and recording OIA requests (PDF 300 KB) 
30 June  Charging for OIA requests (PDF 335 KB)
30 June  Use of Aotearoa New Zealand in naming conventions and style guides (PDF 244 KB)


2020

Published Date  Title 
16 June  RNZ Concert and RNZ’s Music Strategy (PDF 5.4 MB)
10 January Te Motuni Epa o Aotearoa (PDF 7MB)


2019

Published Date  Title 
10 September Departmental advertising spend (PDF 339 KB)
10 September Departmental leave entitlements (PDF 162 KB)
10 September Pukeahu skateboard policy (PDF 212 KB)
29 August Diversity information (PDF 182 KB)
29 August New office furniture and supplies in the last five years (PDF 122 KB)
29 August Fees payable to Tuia - Encounters 250 Committee Members (PDF 127 KB)

Updated on 8th February 2023