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
Vietnam Veterans’ Day national commemoration marks 60 years since New Zealand’s involvement The national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day was be held on Friday 18 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. 26 August, 2023
Ngila Dickson ONZM appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Oscar-winning costume designer, Ngila Dickson, has been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today. 16 August, 2023
Shane Te Ruki appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori expert Shane Te Ruki (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand) for a three-year-term. 3 August, 2023
Details of improvements to screen production rebate revealed Details of changes to the government’s investment in the screen sector were released today, designed to attract and support quality productions that generate great economic and cultural benefits for New Zealand. 31 July, 2023
Rau Hoskins appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Board and the Māori Heritage Council Rau Hoskins (Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi) has been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and the Māori Heritage Council. 26 July, 2023
Matariki traditions embedded atop the maunga and across Aotearoa Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the celebrations. 15 July, 2023
Christina Milligan appointed to the NZ On Air Board Producer, screenwriter and experienced governor Dr Christina Milligan (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Board of NZ On Air for a three-year term. 7 July, 2023
Kaine Thompson appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board Kaine Thompson (Ngati Hauā, Tainui) has been appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 5 July, 2023
Fourth round of decisions wraps up $28 million Regeneration Fund Seventeen cultural sector organisations have been successful in the final round of the $28 million Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. 1 July, 2023