‘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
From Pasifika bus drivers to queer dance parties: Communities to Record Tales of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Diverse Communities Stories ranging from 1990s queer dance parties, a history of abortion care in Aotearoa and the experiences of Pasifika bus drivers in Ōtepoti Dunedin are among the topics which will be explored by recipients of this year’s Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, Piki Ake! Kake Ake! New Zealand Oral History grants. 16 December, 2022
New appointments for Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council Rei Kohere (Ngāti Porou, Rongowhakaata, Ngāi Tahu) and Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) have been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and Māori Heritage Council respectively, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 15 December, 2022
Funding for Arts and Culture Projects Brings Eco Design onto Centre Stage Two projects to create arts and culture hubs which forefront sustainable design have received funding from the Regional Culture and Heritage Fund (RCHF). 14 December, 2022
New research confirms value of arts and culture more than dollars and tickets A trans-Tasman research venture into the value of the arts and culture sector urges that people look beyond economic benefits and attendance figures, toward assessing the wider benefits to communities and society as a whole. 14 December, 2022
From Women's Football to Chinese Restaurants, History Grants Shine a Light on Untold Stories of Aotearoa Recipients of this year’s Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants will give voice to a diverse range of Aotearoa stories. 24 November, 2022
New appointments to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Helen Klisser During and Puamiria Parata-Goodall (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Māmoe, Waitaha and Ngāti Kahungunu) have been appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand’s governing body), Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 21 November, 2022
Aotearoa Remembers 75 Years Since Ballantynes Fire This Friday 18 November marks the 75th anniversary of the fire at Ballantynes department store that resulted in the tragic loss of 41 lives. 16 November, 2022
He Hononga Taonga, He Hononga Tīpuna Third Video Released The third video in the series He Hononga Taonga, He Hononga Tīpuna provides a spotlight into some of the current conservation projects happening in the taonga tūturu space. 9 November, 2022
Appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua, Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Kiri Allan is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Rangiānehu Mātāmua (Ngāi Tūhoe) as Chief Advisor – Mātauranga Matariki, operating through Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 1 November, 2022