National Erebus Memorial With the 40th anniversary of the Erebus accident to be marked in 2019, the New Zealand government is initiating a project to construct a national memorial. Erebus remains one of New Zealand's worst civil accidents in terms of loss of life, the scale of loss shocked the nation. 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. Christchurch Recovery Strategy Manatū Taonga – Ministry for Culture & Heritage is working to renew greater Christchurch’s unique identity and its vitality expressed through sport, recreation, art, history, heritage and traditions. Sustainable cultural sector careers Our Arts and Media Policy team is investigating a number of policy options to better support people to have sustainable cultural sector careers. Tuia – Encounters 250 In 2019, Aotearoa New Zealand will acknowledge 250 years since the first onshore meetings between Māori and Pākehā. Tuia – Encounters 250 (Tuia 250) is the national commemoration that recognises this milestone in our history. 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. Whether you’re a New Zealander or a visitor, you can gain a deeper understanding of who we were and who we are today by visiting Tohu Whenua sites. The Tohu Whenua programme combines culture and heritage with beautiful natural settings. 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. Updated on 26th July 2019
