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 19]

Damaged Grave Unlikey to Be New Zealander

Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:52 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage does not believe further desecration at a Libyan cemetery last week involved any New Zealand graves. More >>

New Zealand Announces Authors And Performers for Germany

Monday, 18 June 2012, 5:28 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

More than 60 New Zealand authors and 100 performers will be in Germany showcasing Kiwi artistic talents leading up to and during October’s Frankfurt Book Fair where New Zealand is this year’s Guest of Honour. More >>

Stories Behind Our National Symbols in Te Ara’s Latest

Friday, 15 June 2012, 4:23 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

When New Zealand’s first banknote was issued in 1934 it carried an image of the Maori King, Tāwhiao, because no one was able to supply a suitable photograph of King George V. More >>

Documentary to Tell Tragic Story of U.S. Sailors

Monday, 28 May 2012, 3:43 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage

A documentary recounting the story of a tragic wartime incident off Paekakariki in 1943 that claimed the lives of 10 US Navy sailors is about to start filming near Wellington. More >>

Transit Of Venus Sparks International Transit Of Poets

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 3:02 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Six poets from opposite sides of the globe are meeting for a special once-in-a-lifetime experience next month. More >>

New Zealand: Frankfurt Book Fair 2012 Guest of Honour

Sunday, 6 May 2012, 9:40 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage

New Zealand’s role as Guest of Honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair has generated record breaking rights sales for New Zealand writers and publishers. 66 book titles are being translated and published in Germany in 2012, an unprecedented high. More >>

Help Sought for National War Memorial Anniversary

Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 10:58 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

The National War Memorial is about to turn 80 and needs a helping hand to help mark the occasion. More >>

New Zealand War Grave Headstones Damaged

Wednesday, 7 March 2012, 1:17 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has received confirmation overnight that the headstones of New Zealand soldiers buried in the Benghazi War Cemetery in Libya have been damaged. More >>

New Zealand shares its shaky memories on QuakeStories

Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 5:21 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

QuakeStories – New Zealand's online living memorial dedicated to the Christchurch earthquakes has reached 300 stories! The website is a shared space where people from Canterbury, around New Zealand or even overseas can share their memories of the quakes. More >>

Waitangi Day starts Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Friday, 3 February 2012, 10:03 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

If you need to know anything about Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond (60th) Jubilee this year, then Ministry for Culture and Heritage websites Te Ara, the encyclopedia of New Zealand and NZHistory are the places to visit. More >>

Consortium wins Frankfurt Book Fair pavilion contract

Tuesday, 24 January 2012, 12:29 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

Award-winning architectural practice Patterson Associates will lead some of this country’s most creative content developers to deliver New Zealand’s pavilion at the 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair, New Zealand’s Frankfurt Book Fair project director ... More >>

New Zealand History Awards celebrate Summer with Wanderlust

Friday, 16 December 2011, 1:22 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage

The New Zealand History Research Trust Fund has announced nine award winners for 2012. The Trust is administered by Manatū Taonga/the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and awards funding for research about New Zealand’s past; this year’s winning ... More >>

King Country – the last of the mainland

Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 10:25 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage

Te Ara, New Zealand’s online encyclopedia, today launches its last regional entry; the King Country entry completes the set of mainland histories which chart the stories, events and people of New Zealand. More >>

NZ books receive $1m boost for 2012 Frankfurt Book Fair

Monday, 12 December 2011, 5:14 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage

The Publishing Association of New Zealand (PANZ) and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced funding of $1 million for New Zealand writers and their publishers to ensure they are able to make the most of New Zealand’s Guest of Honour ... More >>

Te Ara, NZ’s online encyclopedia, rockets to the top

Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 4:29 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Te Ara, New Zealand’s online encyclopedia has topped web statistics becoming the most accessed non-commercial website in October. More >>

Media advisory - Election Resources

Friday, 4 November 2011, 4:14 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has compiled a list of useful resources for journalists in the lead up to this month’s general election. The Ministry has a wealth of information available about New Zealand’s political and election history. More >>

Heritage Services branch manager appointed

Thursday, 20 October 2011, 2:55 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is pleased to announce the appointment of Ronald Milne as its deputy chief executive and heritage services branch manager. Mr Milne moves to the Ministry from his current job as associate chief librarian at the Alexander ... More >>