Report on the Covid Recovery Funding Programme administered by Manatū Taonga

Created as part of a wider government programme introduced in 2020 to deliver short-term relief and medium-term support for the arts, culture and heritage sector following COVID-19.

Report on the consumer spend over the Matariki holiday over several years.

Research report to help understand the nation’s attitudes, perceptions, and engagement with Matariki, the Māori New Year and the public holiday

This report from November 2023 informs policy work as well as future monitoring and reporting on New Zealand’s media system outcomes.

2023 data on a range of employment, business and productivity characteristics for the arts and creative sector.

This research report looks at New Zealanders’ engagement in arts, culture, and heritage activities in 2023, and follows on from the Ministry’s 2020 and 2022 cultural participation research.

This report gives insight into young New Zealanders participation in a variety of arts, culture, and recreation activities.

Research on the treatment of mātauranga Māori in the media has resulted in new guidance for broadcasters and recommended measures to guide future work across other government organisations.