Generations ago, canoes sailed by Māori ancestors set out from East Polynesia and landed in New Zealand. From these founding peoples came the iwi (tribes) that form...

2012 marks the 70th anniversary of the arrival of American forces in New Zealand during WWII. With so few veterans left the American Embassy has decided this is an important anniversary to commemorate and will be marking it with a series of events during May and June. Visit their website to find out more.

Rate the Ministry's websites by completing the following web survey. Answer four quick questions and go into the draw for a $100 vouchers prize.

Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand recently announced a major sponsorship agreement with the Arts Foundation. The Macquarie Private Wealth New Zealand Arts Awards are an annual event where more than $350,000 will be donated to high performing artists across multiple disciplines.

A wreath laying ceremony to mark the 71st anniversary of the Battle for Crete was held at Wellington’s National War Memorial on Sunday 20 May.

Available on Creative New Zealand's website is "Optimise Insights", an e-newsletter with the latest news and tips on how to make the most of your online marketing, and updates from their online marketing capability programme, Optimise.

Every year, New Zealanders are invited to nominate their choice of an outstanding writer who has made a significant contribution to New Zealand literature in the genres of non-fiction, poetry and fiction. Nominations close on 22 June at 5pm. Don’t miss your opportunity to support an outstanding NZ writer.

Notice from the Auckland University of Technology about a new competition for school pupils. Capture your school signing the national anthem and enter your video here to win cool prizes for your school. Entries close on 15 June 2012.

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.