The Ministry is accountable to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Christopher Finlayson. The Ministry is also charged with advising and providing services to the Minister of Broadcasting, Hon Craig Foss, in relation to broadcasting issues and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Murray McCully, in relation to Crown-funded sports agencies.
Hon Christopher Finlayson
Minister for Arts,
Culture and Heritage
Christopher Finlayson attended Victoria University, Wellington, where he graduated with a BA in Latin and French and a Masters Degree in Law. For 25 years he has practised law becoming a barrister sole in 2003. He is currently a member of the Rules Committee of the High Court which regulates court procedures in New Zealand.
Christopher served on Creative New Zealand's Board for six years and chaired the Arts Board from 1998 - 2001. He was also a Trustee of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Foundation and is well known for his sponsorship of the arts.
Christopher entered Parliament in 2005 as a National Party Member of Parliament and assumed his current roles in the John Key Government after the November 2008 election.
View Hon Christopher Finlayson’s profile on the Beehive website.
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Hon Craig Foss
Minister of Broadcasting
Craig Foss was elected as the Member of Parliament for Tukituki at the 2005 General Election.
Craig has a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration from Victoria University.
In 1985, Craig was hired by the Bank of New Zealand (BNZ) treasury in Wellington. Craig also managed the BNZ Singapore treasury office for six months in 1990. Credit Suisse Financial Products, London, (CSFP), employed Craig in 1993. After managing the financial risks across many European markets, he was appointed to Director of European Trading in 1996. In 1998 Craig moved to Tokyo, to manage CSFP’s Japan and Pacific trading operations.
View Hon Craig Foss's profile on the Beehive website.
Hon Murray McCully
Minister for Sport and
Recreation
Mr McCully entered Parliament in the 1987 General election. He was first appointed a Minister in October 1991. He has held the Customs, Housing, Tourism, ACC, and Sport, Fitness and Leisure (including responsibility for the America's Cup and Millennium events) portfolios.
He holds an LLB and is a qualified barrister and solicitor. Prior to entering Parliament, he was principal of a major public relations company.
View Hon Murray McCully's profile on the Beehive website.
