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Royal familyRoyal family
Many New Zealanders are content to have the British monarch as head of state, and are fond of the royal family. For others the monarchy is an anachronism....
Queen Elizabeth's Diamond JubileeQueen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee
Read NZHistory.net's new feature about the Queen's tours of New Zealand. Image is of Te Arikinui Dame Te Ātairangikaahu and her husband, Whatumoana Paki, welcoming the Queen to Tūrangawaewae marae in 1974. Image is courtesy of the Alexander Turnbull Library, reference: EP/1974/0627/26.
Summer Theatre a treat for residentsSummer Theatre a treat for residents
After recovering from the Stronger Christchurch World Buskers Festival – prepare yourself for more laughter with this year’s exciting Anthony Harper Summer Theatre production from 1 to 19 February. This is a free event taking place in the Botanic Garden's Daffodil Lawn.
New Zealand welcomes 20 ancestors homeNew Zealand welcomes 20 ancestors home
International reconciliation and strong cultural bonds are being realised as 20 Toi Moko (Māori ancestral heads) return to Aotearoa New Zealand from museums and institutions in France. The remains have returned home to New Zealand as part of work of the Karanga Aotearoa Repatriation Programme.
What you looked at on the Ministry's Te Ara websiteWhat you looked at on the Ministry's Te Ara website
A review of 2011 visitors to Te Ara reveals that an image of a blobfish was a favourite for Australians and Americans while Canadians have a strange obsession with dirt and worms.
Writers and Readers Week programme announcedWriters and Readers Week programme announced
A dynamic and diverse group of the finest international and national writers will converge on Wellington from 9-14 March for the New Zealand International Arts Festival’s Writers and Readers Week. One of the keynote speakers is Germaine Greer who will deliver a life and times session.
Award-winning consortium wins prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair pavilion contractAward-winning consortium wins prestigious Frankfurt Book Fair pavilion contract
Award-winning architectural practice Patterson Associates will lead some of this country’s most creative content developers to deliver New Zealand’s pavilion at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair. The New Zealand pavilion will stage five days of events showcasing the best of New Zealand’s innovative and creative talent.
Three Short Films To Compete In BerlinThree Short Films To Compete In Berlin
The 62nd Berlin international Film Festival has invited three NZ short films to compete in its prestigious line up. They include 'Lambs', 'Meathead' and 'Snow in Paradise'. The Film Festival runs from 9-19 February 2012.
Follow the Christchurch Cultural Hub on facebookFollow the Christchurch Cultural Hub on facebook
This page has been set up to create an online space for the creative, sporting and heritage communities in Christchurch. We encourage you to post related information and to spread the word about Christchurch’s cultural needs. Also visit our website's 'News & events' section for additional resources.
Creating culture, preserving heritage
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage works to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders by supporting our dynamic culture and preserving our heritage.
We support many of New Zealand’s arts, media, heritage and sports organisations; advise government on cultural matters and provide research and resources for everyone to access. The organisations we fund deliver a wide range of cultural experiences for all to enjoy.
Today in History
5/02/1911 - First controlled powered flight in New Zealand
Pioneering aviator Vivian Walsh made the first controlled powered flight in New Zealand. He flew the Manurewa ...
Flying of Māori Flag on Waitangi Day
Monday 6 February 2012 marks 172 years since the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Learn more about the national Māori Flag and the Treaty celebrations taking place.
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