Article Cultural system data Latest statistics and trends about New Zealand’s cultural system. 6 December, 2024
news Volunteers power arts, culture, and heritage in Aotearoa We’ve released a short report further exploring who volunteers in arts, culture, and heritage – what they do, and what motivates them. The report highlights the important role volunteers play in bringing events, creativity and community experiences to life. 15 June, 2026
publication Volunteering for arts, culture, and heritage This report explores who volunteers in the Arts, Culture, and Heritage sector, what they do, and what drives them Published on 15 June, 2026
publication Infometrics sector profiles 2025 These profiles provide data on GDP contribution and a range of employment, business and productivity characteristics for the arts and creative sector Published on 9 April, 2026
news New Zealand creatives embrace digital tools New research shows that seven out of 10 creators use digital tools for creative or cultural practices. 18 March, 2026
publication New Zealanders’ Cultural Participation in 2025 This research report looks at New Zealanders’ engagement in arts, culture, and heritage activities in 2025, and follows on from the Ministry’s 2020, 2022 and 2023 cultural participation research. Published on 18 March, 2026
publication Economy Te Ōhanga Understanding the economic value of New Zealand’s cultural system Published on 9 April, 2026
publication Global Connections Ngā Hononga ā-Ao Understanding the cultural system’s contribution to New Zealand’s international relationships Published on 9 April, 2026
Article Latest research We lead research in collaboration with sector stakeholders, to generate new insights across the cultural system. 17 October, 2025
publication Culture in the Digital Age – Long-term Insights Briefing 2025 How will technology change the way New Zealanders create, share and protect their stories in 2040 and beyond? Published on 4 December, 2025