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
Anzac Day 2026: Recognising all who have served, past and present New Zealanders will gather across the country on 25 April to mark Anzac Day 2026, coming together in remembrance of all those who have served the nation in times of war, conflict, and peace support operations. 14 April, 2026
Funding goes to the telling of NZ histories from Hokianga to Fiordland History grants have been awarded to 10 projects which will tell a wide range of histories - from the revival of Moko Mataora (facial tattoo) in the North, to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound in the South. 17 November, 2023
New podcast brings to life the story of compelling leader Te Rauparaha A new 5-part podcast series Te Rauparaha: Kei Wareware tells the story of the life and times of Ngāti Toa leader Te Rauparaha, a compelling figure in the history of Aotearoa New Zealand. 31 October, 2023
Apply now to manage visual artist resale royalties Registrations of interest to be the collection agency for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Artist Resale Royalty scheme are open from 25 October - 22 November 2023. 25 October, 2023
Regional culture and heritage fund provides $16.5m for South Island cultural institutions A government culture and heritage fund has provided a $16.5 million dollar boost to two cultural institutions: the Canterbury Museum in Christchurch and the Forrester Art Gallery in Oamaru. 15 September, 2023
Vietnam Veterans’ Day national commemoration marks 60 years since New Zealand’s involvement The national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day was be held on Friday 18 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. 26 August, 2023
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
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
Details of improvements to screen production rebate revealed Details of changes to the government’s investment in the screen sector were released today, designed to attract and support quality productions that generate great economic and cultural benefits for New Zealand. 31 July, 2023
Rau Hoskins appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Board and the Māori Heritage Council Rau Hoskins (Ngāti Hau, Ngāpuhi) has been appointed to the Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Board and the Māori Heritage Council. 26 July, 2023