Spotlight: Satellites launch new resource for Asian arts Supported by Te Urungi Innovation funding, Satellites launched a new website, magazine and international artist programme as part of its ongoing mahi to support and promote Asian-diaspora artists in Aotearoa. 2 April, 2024
‘Everybody loves arts, culture and heritage’ finds latest Cultural Participation Survey The latest Cultural Participation Survey has revealed that 97% of New Zealanders participate in at least one form of arts, culture or heritage activities 14 March, 2024
New Zealand Flag to fly at half-mast Wednesday 31 January 2024 As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Wednesday, 31 January 2024 on the occasion of the Memorial Service to mark the death of Sir Michael Hardie Boys. 26 January, 2024
Inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions tour to kick off The inaugural Women’s British and Irish Lions Tour will receive government funding to support matches played across New Zealand in September 2027. 17 January, 2024
Moe moe mai ra to Arts Access Aotearoa Kaumātua, Wiremu Kaua We are saddened to learn of the recent passing of The Venerable Wiremu “Bill” Kaua ONZM, JP (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Horowai, Rongowhakaata, Rakaipaaka, Te Aitanga Hauiti). 12 December, 2023
Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s visit highlights 3,500 war graves in NZ This week the head of the organisation that looks after all Commonwealth War Graves around the world visited New Zealand. 24 November, 2023
Funding goes to the telling of NZ histories from Hokianga to Fiordland History grants have been awarded to 10 projects which will tell a wide range of histories - from the revival of Moko Mataora (facial tattoo) in the North, to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound in the South. 17 November, 2023
New podcast brings to life the story of compelling leader Te Rauparaha A new 5-part podcast series Te Rauparaha: Kei Wareware tells the story of the life and times of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rauparaha, a compelling figure in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. 31 October, 2023
Apply now to manage visual artist resale royalties Registrations of interest to be the collection agency for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Artist Resale Royalty scheme are open from 25 October - 22 November 2023. 25 October, 2023
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Refreshed for 2024 Round The 2024 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund (the Fund) is open from Monday 11 September to Friday 13 October and includes updated criteria. 3 October, 2023
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions A government culture and heritage fund has provided a $16.5 million dollar boost to two cultural institutions: the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and the Forrester Art Gallery in Oamaru. 15 September, 2023