Matariki is a celebration for everyone This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national calendar and the many ways it is celebrated across the country 2 July, 2026
Long-awaited National Erebus Memorial begins construction Construction has started on the National Erebus Memorial, marking a significant step forward in honouring the 257 people who lost their lives in the Mt Erebus disaster on 28 November 1979 24 June, 2026
Matariki is a celebration for everyone This year marks the fifth observance of Matariki as a public holiday, highlighting the growing place of the Māori New Year within New Zealand’s national calendar and the many ways it is celebrated across the country 2 July, 2026
Long-awaited National Erebus Memorial begins construction Construction has started on the National Erebus Memorial, marking a significant step forward in honouring the 257 people who lost their lives in the Mt Erebus disaster on 28 November 1979 24 June, 2026
New Zealand Korean War veterans remembered at national commemoration New Zealanders will gather once again on Thursday 25 June to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Korean War, 1950–1953. 16 June, 2026
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
Budget 2026: Information for arts, culture, heritage and sport Budget 2026 continues the Government’s focus on fiscal restraint across public spending and delivering public services in a sustainable way. 28 May, 2026
Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants open for applications Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho, New Zealand Oral History Grants will open for applications on 2 June 2026 26 May, 2026
Ngā Tapuwae Trails content to be preserved in NZ’s national digital archive Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage confirms it will preserve its website ‘Ngā Tapuwae Trails’, which presents First World War trails and location-based stories, after Anzac Day. 20 April, 2026
Next phase reached in National Erebus Memorial design The National Erebus Memorial has progressed from concept design to the next stage of design. 20 April, 2026
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