news Opportunity to provide creative programmes in Oranga Tamariki residences Oranga Tamariki is looking for suppliers who can design and deliver high‑quality structured programmes that support the wellbeing, development, and positive identity of tamariki and rangatahi in residential settings. 17 April, 2026
news Funding round opens to put creative exports at the heart of New Zealand’s cultural diplomacy New Zealand is strengthening its global cultural presence with a strategy reset for the Cultural Diplomacy International Programme 17 February, 2026
publication Cabinet paper approving release of Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand This Cabinet paper approving the release of Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand was proactively released in October 2025. Published on 22 October, 2025
news Government’s creative sector strategy goes live The Government has published its strategy to boost Kiwis’ engagement with the arts, grow the sector’s economic contribution and create more jobs. 28 August, 2025
publication Implementation plan – Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2025–2030 A detailed plan for implementing the Amplify strategy over the next five years. Published on 28 August, 2025
publication Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand A national strategy that outlines how the government will prioritise support for our creative and cultural sectors to 2030. Published on 28 August, 2025
news Creative and cultural strategy receives hundreds of submissions Feedback on the Government’s draft creative and cultural strategy shows support for a cohesive approach that boosts economic and social benefits for New Zealanders. Thank you to the hundreds of people that gave us feedback on Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand. 13 March, 2025
publication Amplify – summary of submissions A summary of the feedback received during the 2024 public consultation on Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand Published on 12 March, 2025
publication Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024–2030 Cabinet material This package includes the Cabinet paper Amplify: A Creative and Cultural Strategy for New Zealand 2024– 2030 and other key decision papers, the Cabinet Social Outcomes Committee Minute of Decision (SOU-24-MIN-0130) and the Cabinet Minute of Decision (CAB-24-MIN-0412). Published on 9 December, 2024
news Government’s creative sector strategy released The Government’s creative sector strategy is designed to increase Kiwis’ engagement with culture and creativity and to boost its economic contribution, Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith says. 4 November, 2024