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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 2]
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 >>
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Refreshed For 2024 Round
Monday, 11 September 2023, 11:04 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The 2024 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund (the Fund) is open from Monday 11 September to Sunday 8 October and includes updated criteria. The annual Fund supports local communities to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi ... More >>
National Commemoration To Mark Merchant Navy Day
Wednesday, 30 August 2023, 2:50 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The national commemoration to mark Merchant Navy Day will be held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington on Sunday 3 September. "The Merchant Navy is regarded as the ‘fourth service’ alongside the navy, army and air force due to ... More >>
Vietnam Veterans’ Day National Commemoration Marks 60 Years Since New Zealand’s Involvement
Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 12:39 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The national commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day will be held on Friday 18 August at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington. "We welcome the members of the public to attend the National Commemoration to mark Vietnam Veterans’ ... More >>
Details Of Improvements To Screen Production Rebate Revealed
Monday, 31 July 2023, 11:06 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Details of changes to the government’s investment in the screen sector were released today, designed to attract and support quality productions that generate great economic and cultural benefits for New Zealand. Hīkina Whakatutuki Ministry of Business, ... More >>
Matariki Traditions Embedded Atop The Maunga And Across Aotearoa
Saturday, 15 July 2023, 6:17 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Te Rā Aro ki a Mātariki, the first distinctly New Zealand public holiday, has dawned across Aotearoa for the second year, with communities across the motu taking part in the celebrations. "While many of us already have Matariki traditions, ... More >>
Fourth Round Of Decisions Wraps Up $28million Regeneration Fund
Friday, 30 June 2023, 1:00 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Seventeen cultural sector organisations have been successful in the final round of the $28 million Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. In the fourth and final round of funding decisions, 17 proposals were approved for up to $5.9 million of funding. ... More >>
50 Years Since New Zealand Government's Pacific Nuclear Protest
Monday, 26 June 2023, 10:22 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
This Wednesday marks 50 years since the New Zealand Government sent a frigate to French Polynesia to protest testing of nuclear weapons at Mururoa Atoll. "On 28 June 1973, HMNZS Otago sailed from Auckland, carrying a crew of 242 and Minister ... More >>
Aotearoa Remembers 70 Years Since Korean War Armistice
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 12:23 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 Sunday 25 June 2023. "We invite those who wish to reflect on the courageous service of New Zealanders in the Korean ... More >>
