This report explores who volunteers in the Arts, Culture, and Heritage sector, what they do, and what drives them

Understanding the economic value of New Zealand’s cultural system

Understanding the cultural system’s contribution to New Zealand’s international relationships

These profiles provide data on GDP contribution and 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 2025, and follows on from the Ministry’s 2020, 2022 and 2023 cultural participation research.