The Government is taking immediate action to support New Zealand’s media and content production sectors, while it develops a long-term reform programme, Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

The third official celebration of Matariki is taking shape with preparations well underway for the nationally broadcast hautapu from Treble Cone, Wānaka.

The peaks of Treble Cone will provide the scenic setting to the third, nationally broadcast Matariki hautapu ceremony.

The National Commemoration for New Zealand’s involvement in the Korean War will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 11am. Anyone who would like to attend, should arrive at the Hall of Memories at 10:45am for an 11:00am start.

Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) has been appointed to collect, manage and distribute royalties for the Scheme.

In his capacity as Media and Communications Minister, Mr Goldsmith has announced Chair appointments to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, New Zealand On Air and Creative New Zealand.

14 oral history projects have received funding from the Ministry's Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, Piki Ake! Kake Ake! New Zealand Oral History grants for 2024.

We are saddened to learn about the passing of Lady June Hillary on 1 June 2024.

"Matariki Heri Kai - The feast of Matariki is the theme for Matariki 2024," announced Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki, Professor Rangi Mātāmua.