New Zealand’s National Armistice Day Commemoration was observed today at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.

The magnificent pōhutukawa tree near the National Erebus Memorial site is outside the construction zone and will not be harmed, says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive.

Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive, announced today that site preparation for the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial at Taurarua / Dove-Myer Robinson Park in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland has begun

12 October 2021, marks the 25th anniversary of the first general election held under the mixed member proportional (MMP) voting system in Aotearoa New Zealand, says Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Historian.

Manatū Taonga representatives, Solicitor Malama Mahe, Heritage Policy Advisor Asena Po’uli and Chief Historian Neill Atkinson travelled to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to attend the Government's formal apology for the Dawn Raids on Sunday, 1 August 2021. The following is Malama's personal account of the ceremony.

Hon Chris Finlayson QC and Claire Szabó have been appointed as new members of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa (NZSO) board for three-year terms, starting 1 August 2021.

Five new members have been appointed to the Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ) Board. Duane Kale, Karen Vercoe, Rakesh Naidoo, Robyn Cockburn and Suri Bartlett have each been appointed for three-year terms. Their diverse backgrounds and experience will bring fresh insights and perspectives to the Sport NZ Board.

Manatū Taonga has announced 39 successful applicants in the first round of Te Tahua Whakakaha Cultural Sector Capability Fund. 

Timothy (Tim) Castle has been reappointed as Chair and Robyn Clements and Dillon Boucher MNZM have been appointed as members to the board of Drug Free Sport New Zealand (DFSNZ).