‘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 children love arts, culture and recreation - but still make time for homework and chores! New research from Growing Up in New Zealand and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage found that more than 90% of 12-year-olds regularly took part in recreational activities. 3 March, 2024
Matariki Ahunga Nui fund to support celebrations The government is continuing to support iwi Māori working to regenerate and celebrate mātauranga Matariki, through its re-established Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund that was launched today. 2 May, 2023
Te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui hei tautoko huinga whakanui Ka haere tonu te tautoko a te kāwanatanga i ngā iwi Māori e mahi ana ki te whakaora ake me te whakanui i te mātauranga Matariki, i tana whakarite anō i te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui i whakaterea i te rangi nei. 2 May, 2023
New site required for National Erebus Memorial due to safety concerns Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today that significant damage caused at the National Erebus Memorial site by recent extreme and unprecedented weather events in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, means a new enduring home for the memorial needs to be found. 29 April, 2023
Rachel Yates appointed as its first Senior Pacific Historian Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has appointed Rachel Yates (Vaisala, Savaii) as its first Pou Hītori Moananui-a-Kiwa Senior Pacific Historian. 11 February, 2023
Closure of Ombudsman investigation gives confidence in National Erebus Memorial The Chief Ombudsman has completed his investigation into aspects of the processes and decision-making by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage in relation to the National Erebus Memorial. The Chief Ombudsman has also confirmed the Ministry has taken appropriate steps to implement his recommendation. 11 February, 2023
Long-term Insights Briefing highlights opportunities for future of Aotearoa’s arts, culture and heritage Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has published its inaugural Long-term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector. The Briefing explores five key areas that will influence the vibrancy and resilience of the cultural sector ecosystem in the future. 27 January, 2023
New appointments to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board Tama Waipara and David Wilks have been appointed to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 19 January, 2023
Jane Meares appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board Jane Meares has been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Board for a three-year term, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 18 January, 2023
Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund second round of recipients announced Twenty-two cultural sector initiatives have been named today as the latest recipients of the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, giving them the backing they need to make a lasting impact for the arts, culture and heritage sectors. 20 December, 2022