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One stop online access to cultural information
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage Helen Clark today launched the project to develop an internet portal to connect and project New Zealand's cultural sector.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 07 December 2005
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said today that work is underway this week to erect the New Zealand Memorial in the United Nations' Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Korea.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 20 October 2005
Remembering the 1918 flu pandemic
Talk of Asian Bird Flu has revived memories of New Zealand's worst disease outbreak, the lethal influenza pandemic of 1918. A new web feature on NZHistory.net.nz provides an overview of the affect of the pandemic on this country and includes a series of sound recordings from people who lived through it.
11 October 2005
When disaster strikes - what's your story?
If you've experienced a natural disaster, such as an earthquake, flood, volcanic eruption, tsunami or a landslide then Te Ara, the encyclopedia of New Zealand is interested in your story.
01 August 2005
Come on home: the end of the Second World War
Sixty years ago New Zealanders celebrated the end of the Second World War and our boys, and girls, came home from six years of fighting and hardship. A series of four talks running through August will commemorate the end of the war and consider the emotional, social and political impact it had on New Zealand.
29 July 2005
Awards in Oral History announced
The panel for this year's Awards in Oral History have selected 17 oral history projects out of over 60 applicants to receive funding support. Projects span the length and breadth of the country from Lake Omapere in the far north to Dunedin in the south, and way down south to Antarctica.
19 July 2005
Some 130 new images and a new feature on Maori golfers have been added to the Dictionary of NZ Biography website.
15 July 2005
Reappointment to Historic Places Trust Board
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard today announced the reappointment of Dame Anne Salmond as Chair of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Board for a further three-year term.
Hon Judtih Tizard 14 July 2005
Reports show growth in the cultural sector
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today launched two reports which point to the development of a strong and vibrant cultural sector in New Zealand. These reports are available on the Statistics New Zealand website: Employment in the Cultural Sector; Government Spending on Culture (2000–2004)
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 22 June 2005
History of State Housing celebrated
A century of state housing is celebrated in a new book launched today by the Prime Minister Helen Clark, at the Dixon Street flats in central Wellington. [See also related web feature on NZHistory.net.nz ]
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 20 June 2005
Appointments to the New Zealand Film Commission
The Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Judith Tizard, today announced the re-appointment of two members to the New Zealand Film Commission Board. Current members Tainui Stephens and William Somerville have been re-appointed to the Board.
Hon Judith Tizard 14 June 2005
From Memory Oral History Programme
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard today announced a new oral history programme and website, From Memory, that will collect the stories of New Zealand’s war veterans and preserve them in a collection in the Alexander Turnbull Library.
Hon Judith TIzard 13 June 2005
TV industry looks to the future on 45th anniversary
Broadcasting industry leaders are meeting in Auckland today – following yesterday's 45th anniversary of New Zealand television – to look at key issues for the television industry.
Hon Steve Maharey, 2 June 2005
Appointments to the council and arts boards of Creative New Zealand
The Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard today announced the following appointments to the Creative New Zealand Council and arts boards: Waaka Vercoe to the Council; Terry Snow to the Arts Board; and Marina Sciascia to the Te Waka Toi Board. All three have been appointed for three-year terms from 1 June 2005 to 31 May 2008.
Hon Judith Tizard, 31 May 2005
Support for Dowse Art Museum redevelopment
The redevelopment of the Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt is being supported with a $1.969 million government grant, the Prime Minister and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Helen Clark announced today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 23 May 2005
$30 million boost for public broadcasting
Investing in local content and strengthening Radio New Zealand are key features of a $30 million investment in broadcasting over the next four years, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey, 19 May 2005
Support boosted for arts and heritage organisations
The Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced increases to baseline funding for leading arts, culture and heritage organisations, as part of Budget 2005.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 18 May 2005
Protection for Antarctica's history and artefacts
The restoration, preservation, and protection of historic sites and artefacts in Antarctica is to be significantly enhanced in this week's budget, the Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 18 May 2005
Funding for Auckland War Memorial Museum
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government is prepared to contribute up to an additional $3.6 million (GST exclusive) to the Auckland War Memorial Museum's major redevelopment project.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 18 May 2005
New Zealand contribution in Korea to be recognised
The contribution made by New Zealanders in the Korean War is to be recognised with the construction of a memorial at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Pusan, Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 18 May 2005
One stop online access to cultural information
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark welcomed the announcement of $3.6 million to develop an internet portal for New Zealand's cultural sector.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 16 May 2005
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has launched a new website, www.anzac.govt.nz, focusing on the history, traditions and ceremonies associated with Anzac Day, with stunning, interactive panoramas of significant sites on the Gallipoli peninsula and a searchable database of New Zealanders who died during the campaign.
19 April 2005
Marking ninety years since Gallipoli landings
The 90th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings is being marked in Wellington with an event on Monday 18 April organised by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, at which the Prime Minister Helen Clark will launch a Gallipoli guidebook, an Anzac website and a Turkish documentary film.
13 April 2005
All washed up – what's your beachcombing story?
The team at Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand are asking for stories about things people have found washed up on the beaches of New Zealand, to include in the next theme of the online encyclopedia which is entitled "Earth, Sea and Sky".
22 March 2005
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark announced today funding of $400,000 to support the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's largest ever international tour.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 11 March 2005
NZ, Germany sign film co-production treaty
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Germany's Foreign Minister, Joschka Fischer, today signed the New Zealand-Germany Film Co-Production Treaty.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 10 February 2005
World-first digital encyclopedia goes live online
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today launched Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, the first original, official, digital, national encyclopedia in the world.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 08 February 2005
NZ On Air Board Deputy Chair Re-appointed
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today announced the re-appointment of Judy Callingham as Deputy Chair of the NZ On Air Board for a further three-year term ending on 31 December 2007, and welcomed her contribution to the Board since her initial appointment in 2002.
Hone Steve Maharey, 08 February 2005
More protection for cultural objects in new Bill
Proposed legislation to give better protection for cultural objects and assist in securing their return from overseas where they have been illegally exported was introduced to Parliament today by Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard.
Hon Judith Tizard 04 February 2005
Appointment to the Maori Heritage Council
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Judith Tizard, today announced the appointment of Tumu te Heuheu as a Ministerial appointment to the Historic Places Trust Board and Maori Heritage Council for a term ending on 30 June 2007.
Hon Judith Tizard 26 January 2005
Unveiling of ‘Kiwi' Sculpture at Berlin Zoo
Minister for Arts, Culture, and Heritage Helen Clark has unveiled a Jeff Thomson sculpture of a kiwi in Berlin during her recent visit to Germany.
28 April 2005
Anzac Day speeches
Address to Turkish International Service, 24 April
Address at Dawn Service, Anzac Cove, 25 April
Address at New Zealand 90th Anniversary Commemorations, 25 April.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 24 and 25 April 2005
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior speeches from Prime Minister Helen Clark on 11 November 2004
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