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New Zealand women won the right to vote on 19 September 1893. Visit the Ministry's NZHistory website to learn about more about the early suffragists and what they fought for and reflect on women’s rights today.
Suffrage Day
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is calling for applications from historians, researchers and non-fiction writers to produce stories about their communities. The Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grant offers successful applicants up to $12,000 to to support history research and writing. Applications close on 15 October.
One month remaining to apply for the Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants
A government culture and heritage fund has provided a $16.5 million dollar boost to two cultural institutions in Te Waipounamu, the South Island: the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and the Forrester Art Gallery in Oamaru. Image shows the foyer of the new Canterbury Museum with the blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling.
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions
Kismet, in association with Te Tumu Whakaata Taonga the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC), Firefly Films, Caravan Carpark Films and Kingston Productions are proud to release the trailer for the highly anticipated local feature film Uproar - which will have its nationwide cinema release on October 5, hot on the heels of its selection and screening at the revered Toronto International Film Festival this September.
Trailer Unveiled For Aotearoa Feature Film Uproar
Join us at the National Library of NZ in person or online to hear archivist and author Jared Davidson discuss his latest book, 'Blood and Dirt: Prison Labour and the Making of New Zealand' and the role prisoners have played in the development of modern New Zealand. Takes place on Wednesday 4 October at 12.10pm.
Public History talk - Prison labour and the making of New Zealand
Read a new Ministry report assessing the impact of the cultural recovery funding which supported 54 creative spaces. Cover image is of Jokani Coe performing in 'There is a Mountain inside my head' with Jolt. Photo taken by Charlie Rose, image courtesy of The Arts Centre.
Creative Spaces – impact of cultural recovery funding
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Strong growth in on demand viewing – latest audience trends from NZ On Air research
Following its triumphant premiere in 2019, the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s acclaimed Hansel & Gretel returns for Christmas 2023. Loughlan Prior, with Claire Cowan and Kate Hawley, has created a magical world of memorable characters. Touring nationwide from 26 October to 09 December, learn more on the Royal New Zealand Ballet's website.
Book now for the RNZB's Hansel & Gretel production
Following significant fono, talanoa, and engagement with the Pacific Arts community, Creative NZ are proud to share their Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028. This new strategy lays out their support for Pacific Arts over the next five years and is inspired by navigational stars across the skies of Aotearoa and Oceania. It is a vital, vibrant part of their wider strategic direction. Key features include an overarching vision, three key outcomes, and six priority areas for action – all of which are based on Kaupapa Pasifika values and principles. Read more on Creative NZ's website.
Creative New Zealand's Pacific Arts Strategy 2023-2028

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Responses to OIA requests

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

Information Withheld

Some information have been withheld from this proactive release and, if requested, would be withheld under the Official Information Act 1982 (the OIA). Where this is the case, the relevant sections of the OIA that apply have been identified. Where information has been withheld, no public interest has been identified that would outweigh the reasons for withholding it.

2023

 

Published Date  Response Date  Details of the request 
03 April 22 December 2022 Catering and koha (PDF 149 KB)
03 April 22 December 2022 Consultant spend (PDF 393 KB)
03 April 20 December 2022 Christmas parties (PDF 686 KB)
03 April 19 December 2022 Social media management spend (PDF 286 KB)
03 April 16 December 2022 Working from home policy (PDF 122 KB)
03 April 16 December 2022 National Erebus Memorial documents sent to Ministers 04 November to 18 November 2022 (PDF 130 KB)
03 April 13 December 2022 National Erebus Memorial Privacy Impact Statement (PDF 109 KB)
03 April 13 December 2022 Attendee numbers at National Erebus Memorial event (PDF 377 KB)
03 April 07 December 2022 National Erebus Memorial code of conduct and CCTV question (PDF 111 KB)
03 April 01 December 2022 Annual leave (PDF 120 KB)
03 April 28 November 2022 Strong Public Media transition resourcing (PDF 818 KB)
03 April 27 November 2022 COVID recovery programme funding recipients from Wairarapa (PDF 642 KB)
03 April 23 November 2022 National Erebus Memorial costs as at 31 October 2022  (PDF 195 KB)
03 April 21 November 2022 Pronoun usage in senior management emails (PDF 95 KB)
03 April 17 November 2022 Staff turnover and contractor spend (PDF 154 KB)
03 April 16 November 2022 NZSO board appointment process (PDF 353 KB)
03 April 15 November 2022 ANZPM Crown funding (PDF 353 KB)
03 April 11 November 2022 Kōiwi tangata in museums (PDF 347 KB)
03 April 08 November 2022 How media queries are handled (PDF 105 KB)
03 April 01 November 2022 National Erebus Memorial documents sent to Ministers 07 October to 21 October 2022 (PDF 96 KB)
03 April 31 October 2022 Protected Objects banned from exports (PDF 358 KB)
03 April 31 October 2022 National Erebus Memorial costs as at 30 September 2022 (PDF 392 KB)
03 April 20 October 2022 ANZPM financial viability (PDF 383 KB)
03 April 19 October 2022 Broadcasting and media briefings (PDF 386 KB)
03 April 18 October 2022 National Erebus Memorial documents sent to Ministers 09 September to 07 October 2022 (PDF 110 KB)
03 April 17 October 2022 National Erebus Memorial CCTV footage (PDF 86 KB)
03 April 14 October 2022 Establishment phrase ANZPM resourcing (PDF 690 KB)
03 April 14 October 2022 New Zealand Protected Objects Act Register (PDF 51 KB)
03 April 07 October 2022 Round 1 Regeneration Fund applicants (PDF 132 KB)
03 April 06 October 2022 NZ On Air communications concerning ANZPM funding (PDF 385 KB)
03 April 04 October 2022 Living wage for contractors (PDF 134 KB)
03 April 28 September 2022 Sovereign's Birthday Observance Act 1952 (PDF 208 KB)
03 April 28 September 2022 Costs of National Erebus Memorial as at 31 August 2022 (PDF 389 KB)
03 April 23 September 2022 Correspondence with film companies (PDF 303 KB)
03 April 20 September 2022 National Erebus Memorial documents sent to Ministers 26 August to 09 September 2022 (PDF 356 KB)
03 April 05 September 2022 Proposed intensification plan consultation with Auckland Council (PDF 116 KB)
03 April 01 September 2022 National Erebus Memorial documents sent to Ministers 28 July to 11 August 2022 (PDF 98 KB)
17 January 31 August 2022 Costs of National Erebus Memorial as at 31 July 2022 (PDF 316 KB)
17 January 16 August 2022 Make and model of CCTV for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 72 KB)
17 January 11 August 2022 Use of Te Reo in documentation (PDF 119 KB)
17 January 27 July 2022 Facilitation process for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 456 KB)
17 January 27 July 2022 Documents relating to the National Erebus Memorial 01 May to 31 July 2022 (PDF 447 KB) 
17 January 27 July 2022 Arborist report for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 84 KB)
17 January 15 July 2022 Engagement with five particular entities (PDF 354 KB)
17 January 7 June 2022

Security cameras for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 55 KB) 
17 January 7 June 2022 Costs of fencing and security for National Erebus Memorial (PDF 96 KB)

2022

Published Date  Response Date  Details of the request 
22 December 31 August

Funding applications in Te Reo Māori (PDF 83 KB)
22 December 30 August Treasury capital projections for ANZPM (PDF 1.3 MB)
22 December 26 August Information relating to drug testing (PDF 102 KB)
22 December 26 August

Select Committee advice ANZPM Bill (PDF 228 KB)
22 December 12 August Registered collectors of taonga tūturu (PDF 1.2 MB)
22 December 4 August Te Ara income from licensing of commercial copyright (PDF 188 KB)
22 December 7 July Matariki celebration cost (PDF 115 KB)
22 December 28 June KANTAR report 'Strong Public Media Audience Data Analysis (PDF 207 KB)
22 December 8 June

RNZ briefings on AM and FM transmission services (PDF 393 KB)
25 March 9 October Information on flexible working at MCH (PDF 3.2 MB)
25 March 22 September Public Sector Carbon Neutrality Accountability Project (PDF 440 KB)
25 March 10 September  Information on OIA requests received (PDF 510 KB)

2021

Response Date 

Published Date  Response Date  Details of the request 
10 November 6 October Strengthening protections for heritage buildings: Report identifying issues within New Zealand’s heritage protection system, November 2018 (PDF 2 MB)
1 September 27 August Accessibility consultation before Innovation Fund delivery (PDF 97 KB)
23 August 12 August National Library request to export the Overseas Published Collection under POA (PDF 7 MB)
30 June  2 June Use of Aotearoa New Zealand in naming conventions and style guides (PDF 244 KB)
30 June  7 April Charging for OIA requests (PDF 335 KB)
30 June  4 March Capturing and recording OIA requests (PDF 300 KB) 
30 June 25 February Approved uses of the word 'royal' in New Zealand (PDF 456 KB)
30 June  29 January Sensitive expenditure on gifts and koha (PDF 1.4 MB)

2020

Published Date  Response Date  Details of the request 
10 January 14 October Te Motuni Epa o Aotearoa (PDF 7MB)

2019

Published Date  Response Date  Details of the request 
10 September 29 August Departmental advertising spend (PDF 339 KB)
10 September 20 August Departmental leave entitlements (PDF 162 KB)
10 September 26 July Pukeahu skateboard policy (PDF 212 KB)
29 August 11 February Diversity information (PDF 182 KB)
29 August 20 February  New office furniture and supplies in the last five years (PDF 122 KB)
29 August 1 August Fees payable to Tuia - Encounters 250 Committee Members (PDF 127 KB)

Updated on 21st April 2023