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Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Manatū Taonga
Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage works to enrich the lives of all New Zealanders by promoting a confident and connected culture.
We support many of New Zealand's arts, media, heritage and sports organisations; advise government on cultural matters and provide research and resources for everyone to access. The organisations we fund deliver a wide range of cultural experiences for all to enjoy.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage - Latest News [Page 1]
Potential Sites For The National Erebus Memorial
Sunday, 21 July 2024, 12:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Erebus families and members of Operation Overdue have provided feedback on potential memorial sites throughout the site selection process and we will do our very best to achieve consensus. More >>
New Evaluation Shows Successful Support Of Mātauranga Māori
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:06 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
"It's incredibly rewarding to see how the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme will have long-term benefits for Māori and New Zealand for years to come," says Joe Fowler. More >>
Matariki Celebrations For All New Zealanders
Monday, 24 June 2024, 4:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
In 2023, 60% of the population did something specific to celebrate Matariki and the expectation is that this trend will continue. More >>
A Time To Remember - Korean War Commemoration
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:23 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The National Commemoration for New Zealand’s involvement in the Korean War will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 11am. More >>
Copyright Licensing NZ Appointed As Collection Agency For Artist Resale Royalty Scheme
Friday, 14 June 2024, 10:36 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Artist Resale Royalty Scheme will ensure that creators of visual art are recognised and remunerated when their work is resold on the secondary art market. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) has been appointed to collect, manage and distribute ... More >>
Oral History Funding Supports 14 Projects To Record Community Experiences
Friday, 7 June 2024, 12:34 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
In the 2024 round, $98,235.56 has been allocated across the 14 groups and individuals. A full breakdown of funding allocations and project biographies can be found on the Manatū Taonga website. More >>
Theme For Matariki 2024 Announced - ‘Matariki Heri Kai’
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 3:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Matariki Heri Kai comes from the Māori proverb ‘Matariki whetū heri kai’ meaning ‘Matariki, the bringer of food’. "Matariki Heri Kai is a proverb that speaks to the association between the appearance of Matariki and the bounty of the impending ... More >>
National Anzac Day Service Cancelled Due To High Winds
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:29 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Today’s 11am National Anzac Day Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been cancelled due to high winds. The Atatürk Memorial Wreath-laying Service in Strathmore has also been cancelled. More >>
Opportunities Across The Motu For The Public To Commemorate Anzac Day 2024
Monday, 15 April 2024, 9:42 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
"25 April is a day to come together to honour and remember our service personnel who fought and those who lost their lives in conflicts across the world", said Tumu Whakarae Secretary and Chief Executive Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae. More >>
‘Everybody Loves Arts, Culture And Heritage’ Finds Latest Cultural Participation Survey
Thursday, 14 March 2024, 10:18 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The latest Cultural Participation Survey, conducted by Verian for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, has revealed that 97% of New Zealanders participate in at least one form of arts, culture or heritage activities. "The Cultural ... More >>
New Zealand Children Love Arts, Culture And Recreation - But Still Make Time For Homework And Chores!
Sunday, 3 March 2024, 1:51 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
New research from Growing Up in New Zealand and Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage found that more than 90% of 12-year-olds regularly took part in recreational activities. The report is the latest from University of Auckland’s Growing Up in ... More >>
New Zealand Flag To Fly At Half-mast To Mark The Funeral Of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins
Tuesday, 27 February 2024, 9:18 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
At the request of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Hon Paul Goldsmith, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings on Thursday, 29 February 2024 to mark the funeral of Fa’anānā Efeso Collins. ... More >>
Waitangi Day Fund Supports 35 Community Events Across NZ
Wednesday, 31 January 2024, 9:17 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Government funding will go towards 35 different community events across the country to commemorate Waitangi Day in 2024. The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund, administered by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage, supports events that commemorate ... More >>
Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s Visit Highlights 3,500 War Graves In NZ
Friday, 24 November 2023, 10:51 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the National War Memorial is a Commonwealth war grave - a fact that many may not be aware of. These war graves commemorate members of the Armed Forces who died during World War one or two. This week the head of the ... More >>
Funding Goes To The Telling Of NZ Histories From Hokianga To Fiordland
Friday, 17 November 2023, 9:18 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
History grants have been awarded to 10 projects which will tell a wide range of histories - from the revival of Moko Mataora (facial tattoo) in the North, to a 1795 shipwreck in Tamatea Dusky Sound in the South. "The annual Whiria Te Mahara ... More >>
National Wreath Laying Ceremony To Commemorate Armistice Day
Monday, 6 November 2023, 9:59 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
An Act of Remembrance to mark Armistice Day 2023 will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on Saturday 11 November at 11am. The wreath laying ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. "Each year on 11 November we ... More >>
New Podcast Brings To Life The Story Of Compelling Leader Te Rauparaha
Tuesday, 31 October 2023, 1:09 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Nearly 175 years after his death, Te Rauparaha remains an intriguing character. He’s been immortalised in fiction, poetry, film, waiata and haka, and has his name on the side of an arena. A new 5-part podcast series Te Rauparaha: Kei Wareware tells ... More >>
Apply Now To Manage Visual Artist Resale Royalties
Wednesday, 25 October 2023, 3:21 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
"I’m excited to announce that we have opened applications to be the collection agency for Aotearoa New Zealand’s Artist Resale Royalty scheme," announced Joe Fowler, Pou Mataaho o Te Aka Tūhono Deputy Chief Executive Investment and Outcomes. ... More >>
National Commemoration To Mark Aotearoa New Zealand’s Military Operations In Malaya And Malaysia
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 2:44 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The National Commemoration to honour those who served in New Zealand’s post-Second World War military operations in Malaya and Malaysia will be held at 11.00am, Saturday 16 September at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. "Each year on 16 September ... More >>
One Month Remaining To Apply For The Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grants
Wednesday, 13 September 2023, 11:06 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage is calling for applications from historians, researchers and non-fiction writers to produce stories about their communities. The Whiria Te Mahara New Zealand History Grant offers successful applicants up to ... More >>
