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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 13]
New book reveals horror and humanity of war
Thursday, 1 October 2015, 11:32 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
War and how it has shaped us as a people and a country is the subject of a joint venture by Victoria University English Professor Harry Ricketts and Ministry for Culture and Heritage Senior Historian Gavin McLean. More >>
Remembering Christchurch – an important social history
Wednesday, 2 September 2015, 1:38 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
In the words of Reg Miller “ people count more than buildings, bricks and mortar ”; this insight is indicative of the wealth of social history captured in the Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s new book Remembering Christchurch – Voices from Decades ... More >>
National Commemoration of the Vietnam War
Monday, 17 August 2015, 3:36 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The National Commemoration of the Vietnam War will be held in the Hall of Memories, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park at 11.00am tomorrow Tuesday 18 August and media are invited to attend. More >>
National War Memorial on Capital 150 trail
Friday, 24 July 2015, 10:58 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A chiming of the peace bell from the carillon tower, a display of royal wreaths, a choral performance, artefacts from the archaeological survey of the Pukeahu site and a history talk are some of the featured activities this weekend for Capital 150 ... More >>
65th Anniversary of Korean War Commemorated Today
Thursday, 25 June 2015, 3:21 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Today’s commemoration marking the 65th anniversary of the start of the Korean War was the first time the ceremony took place in the recently opened Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. More >>
Help needed to identify Second Māori contingent members
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 9:23 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Monty Soutar’s research into Maori in the First World War has unearthed some great finds. “The centenary of World War One has got people pulling out family records on Grandad’s or Great-granddad’s war service,” says Soutar. “I have received ... More >>
Great War Exhibition Announces Principal Partner
Friday, 17 April 2015, 4:05 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
The National Military Heritage Charitable Trust today opened the doors of the Great War Exhibition in a special preview to thank the many individuals and organisations who have helped create it. More >>
Life at home during the First World War
Monday, 13 April 2015, 2:16 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A rewarding journey comes to fruition for historians and authors Imelda Bargas and Tim Shoebridge with the publication of a new book which gives fresh insights into New Zealand life during the First World War. More >>
War medals fall outside Protected Objects Act
Thursday, 12 March 2015, 11:27 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Following the confirmation of expert opinion, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage has found Mr Les Munro’s war medals and memorabilia are not protected New Zealand objects covered by the Protected Objects Act 1975, More >>
Flags to be lowered to half-mast - Monday 26 January 2015
Monday, 26 January 2015, 1:32 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable John Key, the New Zealand Flag is to be half-masted on all Government and public buildings on Monday 26 January 2015 , to mark the death of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, King of Saudi Arabia. More >>
MCH Moving to Landmark Public Trust Building
Monday, 29 December 2014, 1:38 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Moving to Landmark Public Trust Building Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage is moving into the Old Public Trust building on the corner of Lambton Quay and Stout Street, Wellington, in October 2015, ... More >>
NZ History Research Trust Fund Grants 2014
Monday, 15 December 2014, 2:50 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The impact of Katherine Mansfield’s formative Wellington years is the focus for new research by historian and author Redmer Yska who is this year’s major recipient of a New Zealand History Research Trust Fund (NZHRT) Award in History. More >>
Ground-breaking Māori history book has Ministry support
Tuesday, 9 December 2014, 5:06 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Tangata Whenua: An Illustrated History, lauded as having a deep understanding of Māori history, was last year awarded funding through the annual New Zealand History Research Trust Fund Publisher Grants. More >>
Value of Kapa Haka underrated
Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 10:34 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Kapa haka is a unique feature of New Zealand society and while its benefits are appreciated the true value has gone unheeded according to new research by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and Te Matatini Society Incorporated. More >>
War graves honoured
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 3:00 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Honouring two graves of soldiers who sacrificed their lives in World War One and who have just been added to the National Roll of Honour and to Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) records is on the agenda for Commission Director General, Mrs Victoria ... More >>
Encyclopedia of NZ launches creative and intellectual theme
Wednesday, 22 October 2014, 10:33 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
New Zealand’s creativity and thinking will be on show when Te Ara – The Encyclopedia of New Zealand – launches its latest theme, ‘Creative and Intellectual Life’, on Wednesday 22 October. More >>
Jock Phillips receives PM's Award for Literary Achievement
Monday, 20 October 2014, 10:58 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Staff at Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage are delighted to see their colleague Jock Phillips recognised for his achievement in receiving the 2014 Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement for Non-fiction, says Lewis ... More >>
WW100 commemorative pins
Friday, 17 October 2014, 2:35 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
If you wish to show your support for New Zealand’s First World War centenary through wearing the WW100 lapel pin, you will be able to purchase one through the Returned Services Association or selected NZ Post outlets and NZ Post online. More >>
Maori Contingent at Avondale 100 Years Ago
Thursday, 16 October 2014, 2:04 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
17 October 1914 is a significant date on the Maori calendar. One hundred years ago, just a day after the Main Body of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force had sailed from Wellington, 500 volunteers for the Maori Contingent began arriving at Avondale ... More >>
Centenary of WW1 Troops' Departure
Wednesday, 15 October 2014, 2:24 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
To mark the largest single departure of people to ever occur in New Zealand, the centenary of the departure of the first fleet of troop ships to the northern hemisphere, Wellington Harbour receives the Ngā Tapuwae New Zealand First World War Trails interpretative ... More >>
