Legislation that will repeal all advertising restrictions for broadcasters on Sundays and public holidays has passed through first reading in Parliament.

Megan Campbell, John Fiso (ONZM), Kathryn Irving and Ken Laban have been appointed to the board of Sport and Recreation New Zealand (Sport NZ).

Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and the Christchurch City Council has invited Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage to consider Christchurch as the location for the National Erebus Memorial.

Fashion designer Karen Walker CNZM and former All Black Keven Mealamu MNZM have been appointed to the Creative New Zealand Board, Arts Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

Legislation that will repeal all advertising restrictions for broadcasters on Sundays and public holidays has been introduced to Parliament.

Dame Jo Brosnahan DNZM QSO has been appointed chair of the Heritage New Zealand Board and award winning architect Andrew Patterson is also appointed as a board member.

New Zealand artists can now receive royalty payments as at 1 December 2024. The Artist Resale Royalty Scheme recognises the contribution of artists to New Zealand’s economy and culture.

Today marks 45 years since the Erebus disaster. It remains New Zealand’s largest loss of life from a disaster during peacetime. We reflect on the 257 people who were on the flight. Whether passenger or crew, they were loved.

At the request of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Honourable Paul Goldsmith, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Tuesday 12 November 2024 to mark the burial of Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies KNZM.