news 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
news 50 Years Since New Zealand Government’s Pacific Nuclear Protest Wednesday 28 June 2023 marks 50 years since the New Zealand Government sent a frigate to French Polynesia to protest testing of nuclear weapons at Mururoa Atoll. 26 June, 2023
news 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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news 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
news Shane Te Ruki appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa Mātauranga Māori and tikanga Māori expert Shane Te Ruki (Ngāti Maniapoto, Waikato, Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (Creative New Zealand) for a three-year-term. 3 August, 2023
news Ngila Dickson ONZM appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission Oscar-winning costume designer, Ngila Dickson, has been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today. 16 August, 2023