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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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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

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.

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.

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.

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