Historic earthquakesHistoric earthquakes
In Māori tradition Rūaumoko, god of earthquakes, caused rumblings and shaking as he walked about, and European arrivals soon experienced the frightening power of the land...
- The shaky isles - Canterbury and other quakes
The shaky isles - Canterbury and other quakes
The Ministry's Web Team reviewed the wealth of information, diagrams and data on Te Ara, NZHistory and Geonet websites and have assembled an infographic which records the history of earthquakes in the Canterbury region.
- Kia Kaha Christchurch : one year on
Kia Kaha Christchurch : one year on
One year on, Te Papa pauses to remember those lost – and to celebrate the love, resilience, and innovation shown by so many at this time. For one month, Te Papa is commemorating the quake through a number of events.
- One-day event aims to lay groundwork for Dunedin as an ‘arts city’
One-day event aims to lay groundwork for Dunedin as an ‘arts city’
Could Dunedin be New Zealand’s answer to Barcelona? Can the arts be at the centre of the city’s economic life? How does Dunedin become an ‘ideas factory’? These and other big questions will be debated at a free one-day symposium designed to help form the basis of the city’s new Arts Strategy.
- Nominations to Big ‘A’ Awards 2012
Nominations to Big ‘A’ Awards 2012
A new award recognising the artistic achievements of a disabled artist is one of six award categories in the Big ‘A’ Awards 2012, presented every year by Arts Access Aotearoa at a ceremony in the Banquet Hall of Parliament. Nominations to this year’s Big ‘A’ Awards are now open.
- New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore
New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore
The 70th anniversary of the Fall of Singapore was commemorated at the National War Memorial on February 15th. The Minister of Veterans' Affairs, Hon. Nathan Guy attended this service along with veterans.
Ministry RFP scoping Treaty of Waitangi settlement storiesMinistry RFP scoping Treaty of Waitangi settlement stories
The Ministry has issued an RFP to provide a report that will scope how the stories of the Treaty of Waitangi settlements might be told. Applications close at midday on Friday 24 February.
- The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition 2012
The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition 2012
Entries for The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition 2012 are now open and close at 5pm on 25 February. The finals will be held at the National War Memorial in Wellington.
- Follow the Christchurch Cultural Hub on facebook
Follow 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.
Te Auaha tikanga, te whakapūmau taonga tuku iho
Ka whakapau kaha te Manatū Taonga ki te whakarangatira i te oranga o ngā tāngata katoa o Aotearoa mā te tautoko i tō tātou tikanga hurihuri me te whakapūmau i ō tātou taonga tuku iho.
He maha ngā rōpū e tautokohia ana e mātou ahakoa ko te mahi toi, te pāpaho, te hākinakina rānei. Ka tohutohu mātou i te kāwanatanga e pā ana ki te tikanga, ā, ka tautoko i te hapori mā te rangahau, mā te hoatu pūtea hoki. Ko ngā rōpū ka tautokohia e mātou ki te tahua, ka mahi i ngā mahi-ā-tikanga hei painga mā te katoa.
Today in History
23/02/1940 - 100,000 welcome home HMS Achilles crew
The New Zealand cruiser HMS Achilles had taken part in the Battle of the River Plate, the Allies' first naval victory ...
Half-masting of New Zealand Flag
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John Key, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Wednesday 22 February ...
Mahere pae tukutuku
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Ā mātou mahi
- Ngā poari Pokapū me ngā whakaingoatanga
- Ngā rauemi pokapū - wāhanga tuatahi - Te Kiwai
- Te Hōtaka whakahangahanga tikanga mō te ao
- He tirohanga whānui mō te Wāhanga tikanga
- Mahere huarahi ā-hiko
- Te Taurima Pukapuka o Frankfurt
- Ngā haerenga me ngā whakaaturanga-ā-motu
- Te raihana whakapāoho tē hoko
- Hītori-a-waha
- Ā mātou kaupapa
- Ā mātou pae tukutuku
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Tahua - Ō
Aotearoa tikanga -
Te tuakiri, te taonga
tuku iho o Aotearoa -
Te rangahau me ngā tānga kupu
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Ngā rongo kōrero me ngā mahi
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Mō te Manatū

