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
Appointments to the Broadcasting Standards Authority Karyn Fenton-Ellis has been appointed to the Board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and current member John Gillespie has been reappointed. 14 July, 2025
He Waka Tipua report offers insights into potential waka origins He Waka Tipua is a report providing observations and insights on the potential origins of the partially excavated waka on Rēkohu Wharekauri Chatham Island. 9 July, 2025
Appointments to National Pacific Media Trust Hinurewa (Hinu) te Hau, Dr Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, and Ruth Sio-Lokam have been appointed to the Board of the National Pacific Media Trust. 30 June, 2025
New Zealand Flag half-masting to mark the burial of Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp, MP for Tāmaki Makaurau – Tuesday 1 July 2025 The New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all government and public buildings on Tuesday 1 July 2025 to mark the burial of Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp, Member of Parliament for Tāmaki Makaurau. 27 June, 2025
Media Reform summary of submissions released We have released a summary of the submissions received on the Government’s recent proposed changes to media regulation and content production. 27 June, 2025
Paul Henry appointed to TVNZ Board Broadcaster Paul Henry has been appointed to the TVNZ Board as announced by Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith. 27 June, 2025
Ice skaters and Korean intergenerational storytelling: Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho funding recipients 2025 This year’s Ngā Kōrero Tuku Iho Piki Ake! Kake Ake! Oral History recipients cover themes from the experiences of the Deaf community to survivors of abuse in care, Korean intergenerational storytelling to ice skating, and Pacific women in Porirua to kaumātua of Te Taiao. 25 June, 2025
Government recognises Matariki near Ohakune The Government is recognising Matariki at the official ceremony near Ohakune today, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith and Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka say. 20 June, 2025
Honouring service and sacrifice: 75th Anniversary of the Korean War This year marks the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, a pivotal moment in global history and a significant chapter in New Zealand’s military heritage. A national commemorative service will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Wednesday 25 June 2025 from 11am. 18 June, 2025