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The Infometrics sector profiles 2022 provide data on a range of employment, business and productivity characteristics for the arts and creative sector.
Arts and creative sector economic profiles 2022
The Ministry's annual history grants have been awarded to 10 projects which will tell a wide range of histories - from the revival of Moko Mataora (facial tattoo) in the North, to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound in the South. The Whiria Te Mahara NZ History Grants supports historians, researchers and writers working on non-fiction projects such as the woolsheds of the Wairarapa. Image is of Tora Station woolshed which originally had 20 stands for blade shearing.
Funding goes to the telling of NZ histories from Hokianga to Fiordland
A new RNZ podcast 'Deer Wars' explores an era before workplace health and safety, when the battle against the exploding population of invasive environmental pest, the red deer, became a 'wild west' industry. 'Deer Wars' is a unique and compelling story told by those who lived it and is a recipient of the Ministry's Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, Piki Ake! Kake Ake! New Zealand Oral History Grants. The podcast was launched on 20 October with a new episode every Friday and Wednesday. Listen at rnz.co.nz/deer-wars
RNZ 'Deer Wars' podcast
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
RNZ (Radio New Zealand) and CAMA (Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand) have agreed to share content and work together to benefit audiences across New Zealand. RNZ and CAMA, the national representative body for the 12 independent access media stations across Aotearoa signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 3 November 2023.
Community collaboration for RNZ
A unique limited series podcast is shedding light on a previously overlooked chapter of New Zealand history. With a focus on a seemingly obsolete device - the typewriter - and its users, the Keystrokes Per Minute podcast is a celebration of the lives of women of the New Zealand Public Service Typing Pools from 1945 till the present day.
More than just a typist: new history podcast

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Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

Pukeahu National War Memorial Park commemorates more than 30,000 New Zealanders who died in conflict and honours all who have served.

Arts and Culture Covid Recovery Programme

COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges for Aotearoa. The cultural sector has been hit particularly hard. As part of the COVID-19 Recovery Budget, the Government made a landmark investment to help ensure the sector not only survives – it adapts and thrives.

National Erebus Memorial

Te Rauparaha: Kei Wareware podcast series

This five-part podcast series tells the story of the life and times of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rauparaha, a compelling figure in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Dawn Raids

As part of the Government commitment to contribute to the healing and reconciliation for Pacific communities impacted by the Dawn Raids, we are developing an online platform to support the telling of these histories by Pacific peoples.

Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill

The New Zealand Parliament is considering the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Bill will enable New Zealand news publishers to negotiate on more equal terms with digital platforms.

Resale Right for Visual Artists Regulations – summary of submissions

This report provides a summary of public feedback on the proposals for the Resale Right for Visual Artists Regulations.

Artist Resale Royalty Scheme

An Artist Resale Royalty Scheme is being established to ensure the creators of visual arts are recognised and rewarded when their work is resold on the secondary art market.

Sustainable cultural sector careers

Our Arts Policy team is investigating a number of policy options to better support people to have sustainable cultural sector careers.

Climate change risks and adaptation tools for Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural heritage

A review and gap analysis of the literature on culture and heritage with regard to climate change risks, vulnerabilities, and adaptation

Summary of screen sector rebate changes

On 31 July 2023, Manatū Taonga and Hīkina Whakatutuki Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released further details about changes to the New Zealand Screen Production Rebate which were announced in May.

Review of Government investment in the screen sector

The government is undertaking a review of funding to the screen sector. The review will ensure that Crown investment in the screen sector is effective and generates economic and cultural value for sector and for New Zealand. The review is being jointly led by Hīkina Whakatutuki the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage.

Climate-related work at Manatū Taonga

As the government’s principal advisor on the cultural system, Manatū Taonga has an important role in advising the government on climate risks to Aotearoa New Zealand’s culture and supporting the cultural system to respond and adapt so that culture can continue to thrive sustainably now and into the future.

Carillon Tower seismic strengthening project

The Carillon Tower in Pukeahu National War Memorial Park is undergoing work to seismically strengthen it.

Te Tai Treaty Settlement Stories

Te Tai Treaty Settlement Stories will produce a comprehensive account of the recent history of Treaty of Waitangi settlements from all perspectives.

28th (Māori) Battalion company histories

Histories of A and D Companies of the 28th Māori Battalion are being undertaken.

Tohu Whenua

Discover, experience and enjoy the places that have shaped New Zealand and created our stories. Tohu Whenua are the places that have shaped Aotearoa New Zealand. Located in stunning landscapes and rich with stories, they offer some of our best heritage experiences.

Updated on 5th April 2022