What We Do

Our work is as diverse as the sector we support. We research New Zealand and provide rich online resources like Te Ara — the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. We produce books, advise government and look after New Zealand's national treasures. We tend to work behind the scenes, helping the people and organisations that contribute to making our culture thrive.

  • Promotion for Going Digital with 2 people wearing TV sets

  • Going Digital

    New Zealand is going digital. The South Island has already gone digital and the next regions to switchover are the lower North Island, Taranaki and Gisborne in September 2013. For more details, visit www.goingdigital.co.nz or free phone 0800 838 800.

  • Cultural sector overviews

    A summary of New Zealand's cultural sector in the areas of arts & culture, history and broadcasting.

  • Websites we run

    We produce a number of websites bringing New Zealand's culture and heritage online.

  • Cultural philanthropy resources

    Government and private support for the cultural sector grew significantly through the second half of the 20th century – read more about cultural philanthropy.

  • Treaty Settlement Histories Project

    This project will recount the history of Treaty settlements from all perspectives.