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
Matariki traditions embedded atop the maunga and across Aotearoa Te Rā Aro ki a Matariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the celebrations. 15 July, 2023
Christina Milligan appointed to the NZ On Air Board Producer, screenwriter and experienced governor Dr Christina Milligan (Ngāti Porou) has been appointed to the Board of NZ On Air for a three-year term. 7 July, 2023
Kaine Thompson appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board Kaine Thompson (Ngati Hauā, Tainui) has been appointed to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO) Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced. 5 July, 2023
Fourth round of decisions wraps up $28 million Regeneration Fund Seventeen cultural sector organisations have been successful in the final round of the $28 million Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. 1 July, 2023
Matariki Ahunga Nui funding decisions Matariki celebrations across Aotearoa will be significantly enhanced with 119 successful applicants for the over $3 million Matariki Ahunga Nui fund. 30 June, 2023
50 Years Since New Zealand Government’s Pacific Nuclear Protest Wednesday 28 June 2023 marks 50 years since the New Zealand Government sent a frigate to French Polynesia to protest testing of nuclear weapons at Mururoa Atoll. 26 June, 2023
Third Regeneration Fund decisions to support key cultural infrastructure More than forty cultural sector initiatives have been announced today as the latest recipients of the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, giving them the backing they need to make a lasting impact for the arts, culture and heritage sectors. 29 May, 2023
Matariki Ahunga Nui fund to support celebrations The government is continuing to support iwi Māori working to regenerate and celebrate mātauranga Matariki, through its re-established Matariki Ahunga Nui Fund that was launched today. 2 May, 2023
Te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui hei tautoko huinga whakanui Ka haere tonu te tautoko a te kāwanatanga i ngā iwi Māori e mahi ana ki te whakaora ake me te whakanui i te mātauranga Matariki, i tana whakarite anō i te Tahua o Matariki Ahunga Nui i whakaterea i te rangi nei. 2 May, 2023