‘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
Aroha Beck appointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority Board Aroha Beck (Tapuika) has been appointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority (BSA) Board for a four-year term from 9 May 2022. 16 May, 2022
Mānawatia a Matariki – te whakanui i a Matariki Te Tohu o Matariki was presented to the public today by Minister for Māori Crown Relations: Te Arawhiti, Kelvin Davis and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage Kiri Allan. 3 May, 2022
Ministry welcomes the conclusion of the Chief Ombudsman’s report into the National Erebus Memorial project The completion of an investigation into complaints received by the Chief Ombudsman about aspects of the National Erebus Memorial has been welcomed by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 28 March, 2022
Farewell Tā Wira Gardiner Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner – Tā Wira – was a soldier, public servant and writer. He was of Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Pikiao, Whakatōhea and Te Whānau-ā-Apanui descent. 18 March, 2022
Kiwi legends of architecture and design featured in Dictionary of NZ Biography Fourteen new entries featuring legendary architects, industrial and fashion designers, and inventors have been added to Ngā Tāngata Taumata Rau Dictionary of New Zealand Biography (DNZB). 17 March, 2022
15 March anniversary: broadcasting the adhan Manatū Taonga has been supporting the Christchurch City Council and Ministry for Ethnic Communities’ engagement with community members who were directly impacted by the Christchurch mosque shootings on 15 March 2019. 10 March, 2022
Five new appointments for Heritage New Zealand Board and Māori Heritage Council Five new members have been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) Board and Māori Heritage Council. 24 December, 2021
New Chair appointed to the National Pacific Radio Trust Saimoni Lealea is warmly welcomed as the newly appointed Chair to the National Pacific Radio Trust (NPRT) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today. 21 December, 2021
Work progresses on National Erebus Memorial site establishment Works advanced this morning to establish the construction site for the National Erebus Memorial, Te Paerangi Ataata, in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, said Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive. 15 December, 2021