news Hon Chris Finlayson and Claire Szabó appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra board Hon Chris Finlayson QC and Claire Szabó have been appointed as new members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa (NZSO) board for three-year terms, starting 1 August 2021. 3 August, 2021
news Dawn Raids Apology: A Personal Journey Manatū Taonga representatives, Solicitor Malama Mahe, Heritage Policy Advisor Asena Po’uli and Chief Historian Neill Atkinson travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to attend the Government's formal apology for the Dawn Raids on Sunday, 1 August 2021. The following is Malama's personal account of the ceremony. 5 August, 2021
news Five new members appointed to the Sport NZ Board Five new members have been appointed to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board. Duane Kale, Karen Vercoe, Rakesh Naidoo, Robyn Cockburn and Suri Bartlett have each been appointed for three-year terms. Their diverse backgrounds and experience will bring fresh insights and perspectives to the Sport NZ Board. 17 June, 2021
news Timothy Castle, Robyn Clements and Dillon Boucher appointed to the Drug Free Sport NZ Board Timothy (Tim) Castle has been reappointed as Chair and Robyn Clements and Dillon Boucher MNZM have been appointed as members to the board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ). 29 April, 2021
news Celebrating a quarter century of MMP 12 October 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of the first general election held under the mixed member proportional (MMP) voting system in Aotearoa New Zealand, says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian. 13 October, 2021
news Thirty-nine projects will boost cultural sector capability Manatū Taonga has announced 39 successful applicants in the first round of Te Tahua Whakakaha Cultural Sector Capability Fund. 16 June, 2021
news Manatū Taonga contributes to New Zealand Wars grave marker Staff from Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage attended a special ceremony this week honouring all those who fought at the Battle of Ruapekapeka 175 years ago, including the twelve British and approximately 20 Māori who died in the conflict, and the unveiling of a new grave marker. 4 February, 2021
news New Zealand Remembers 125 Years Since Brunner Mine Disaster The 125th anniversary of the Brunner Mine Disaster, New Zealand’s worst industrial accident, will be acknowledged this Friday. 24 March, 2021
news Annual history awards reveal diverse New Zealand’s stories Recipients of the 2020 editions of NZ Oral History Awards and the NZ Research Trust Fund Awards have been announced. 3 December, 2020
news $4 million in cash-flow relief for 331 New Zealand community publications 331 community newspapers and magazines across Aotearoa will receive grants of more than $12,000 each to help them manage the financial impact of COVID-19. 9 December, 2020