The following titles are listed in alphabetical order. Other Ministry publications are listed in the cultural statistics section. Contact us if you are seeking earlier reports which are not listed here or are unable to view the following reports.
This 2008 consultation paper sought views on the future of broadcasting standards in New Zealand.
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Two-part review of international and New Zealand literature which explores the contribution of participation and formal learning in arts discipline to educational, social and economic outcomes.
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The goal of this survey was to provide a better picture of private giving and sponsorship during 2007 and 2008.
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December 2010 report from the Cultural Philanthropy Taskforce titled "Growing the pie : increasing the level of cultural philanthropy in Aotearoa New Zealand".
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Cultural organisations and businesses could benefit greatly from a more strategic engagement with the tourism market and the following two reports form the basis for the development of a Cultural Tourism Strategy.
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Volume one and two of the "Digital broadcasting: review of regulation" research paper released in 2008.
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Public discussion paper seeking submissions about the transition of regional television to digital television.
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Report that provides guidance to New Zealand culture and heritage providers for enhancing and developing international best practice visitor experiences.
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Report from 2009 workshops which examined ways the cultural sector could work with Rugby World Cup 2011 events.
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A report as the first phase of an audience development and marketing initiative for New Zealand literature. The research was undertaken with wide support from the book sector including publishers and authors.
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Seven broadcasting organisations receive all or part of their funding from the Crown. Follow the links for the latest summary information about the funded outputs.
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Seven broadcasting organisations receive all or part of their funding from the Crown. Follow the links for summary information about the funded outputs.
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Seven broadcasting organisations receive all or part of their funding from the Crown. Follow the links for summary information about the funded outputs.
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Seven broadcasting organisations receive all or part of their funding from the Crown. Follow the links for the latest summary information about the funded outputs.
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The government has released its work programme considering government support for the screen sector, including its response to the 2010 review of the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) by Sir Peter Jackson and David Court.
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The Ministry sought public input about the case for New Zealand to ratify the Hague Convention and accede to its two Protocols.
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New Zealand currently has no legislation protecting cultural objects on loan from overseas against legal claims. Immunity-from-seizure (IFS) legislation provides lenders with an assurance that objects will be returned to them at the end of the loan period.
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In 2005 the Ministry commissioned a report on mechanisms for setting funding levels in OECD as part of the broadcasting Programme of Action.
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This draft strategy has been prepared for the Ministry by Quality Tourism Development Limited. Relevant research was completed between March and June 2008 and the draft strategy prepared between June and September 2008.
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New Zealand Professional Orchestra Sector Review discussion paper released in July 2012.
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New Zealand Professional Orchestra Sector Review final report released in February 2013.
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In May 2007 the Ministry commissioned Synovate to develop a survey to measure the importance and contribution of public broadcasting. The intent of the study was to provide benchmark measures as well as to enable future tracking of collective public broadcasting outcomes.
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Public survey of media use in New Zealand in 2008 which sought to identify trends in the use of traditional and new media including Māori language and culture content.
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This document outlines government policy for departments' best practice management of historic heritage. The Ministry assisted other departments to develop guidelines for the policy's implementation.
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In 2009 the Ministry reviewed aspects of the work Te Papa does to support other New Zealand museums and art galleries.
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Discussion paper released by the government seeking feedback on the possible establishment of a “resale royalty right” for visual artists.
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The objective of this study is to provide audience input to the Ministry’s strategic advice to government on options for regional television broadcasters to convert to a digital television platform.
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This report to Christopher Finlayson, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage sought to examine and identify what is needed to enable the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) to work in the most effective way possible.
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A 2004 report which monitored the sponsorship environment in which cultural organisations operate within.
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A 2007 survey examining the types of activities that were supported, the levels of sponsorship support in the past and for the future for cultural events.
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In November 2005 the Ministry approached approximately 100 corporate sponsors and 40 cultural organisations to participate. The research sought information on the types of activities that were supported, the levels of sponsorship support in the past and for the future.
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2008 report that examined the skills and training needs in the cultural sector, specifically libraries and archives, museums, historic heritage, music, the performing arts, screen, literature and the visual arts.
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“Towards Precautionary Risk Management of TV Violence in New Zealand” – the Report of the Working Group on Television Violence presented to the Minister of Broadcasting in 2004.








