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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 21]
Papakura Museum Anzac 2011 Exhibition 'How We Remember Them'
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 4:07 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
The new Papakura Museum's inaugural Anzac exhibition showcases memories and memorabilia of New Zealand veterans of two wars, the First World War and Vietnam. More >>
New Chief Historian Announced
Tuesday, 19 April 2011, 3:48 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Neill Atkinson has been appointed as Chief Historian at Mānatu Taonga - the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Atkinson is a graduate of the University of Auckland and has worked as a historian in government since the early 1990s. More >>
New Zealand Flag at half mast on Friday 18 March
Wednesday, 16 March 2011, 9:19 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 Friday 18 March 2011, to mark the memorial service for the victims of the Christchurch earthquake. More >>
Goal To Locate 3600 Photos For Māori Battalion Website
Monday, 14 March 2011, 10:05 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A website has set for itself the impressive task of locating a photo of every one of the 3600 soldiers of the 28th Māori Battalion. More >>
The Arts Rally for Christchurch
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 5:36 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Nationally funded arts organisations are mobilising to raise money for and to support the people of Christchurch. Events for the people of Christchurch are being organised by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Te Matatini. More >>
The Arts Rally for Christchurch
Tuesday, 8 March 2011, 2:07 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Nationally funded arts organisations are mobilising to raise money for and to support the people of Christchurch. More >>
NZ History Trust Awards celebrates 21st economically
Thursday, 16 December 2010, 11:41 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
For the first time in its 21 years the New Zealand History Research Trust has awarded a major grant of $60,000 – to Brian Easton for his project, ‘Not in Narrow Seas: A History of New Zealand from an Economic Perspective’. More >>
NZ Marks Battle of Britain Role on Anniversary
Friday, 10 September 2010, 12:07 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
It is 70 years on 15 September since the Battle of Britain which was the turning point for the Second World War. Had Germany succeeded in conquering Britain, it would probably have won the war; its failure induced Hitler to make the fatal decision ... More >>
New Zealand’s first Merchant Navy Day
Tuesday, 31 August 2010, 10:47 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
September the 3rd 2010 is to be New Zealand’s first Merchant Navy Day, and celebrates the crucial work of the Merchant Navy’s war-time efforts. More >>
Nelson: the trailblazer of the South
Monday, 30 August 2010, 4:45 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Nelson region is well known for its dynamic arts scene, glorious weather and alternative lifestylers, but it’s also home to some of New Zealand’s key moments in history. More >>
Funding For 2011 Waitangi Day Activities Opens
Thursday, 12 August 2010, 10:22 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Waitangi Day 2011 is set to be filled with colourful events around the country thanks to community funding made available through the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. More >>
Flags to be half-masted tomorrow Correction
Wednesday, 11 August 2010, 12:55 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The earlier edition of this media release did not use the correct title of "Right Honourable", in describing the New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key. More >>
Flags To Be Half-Masted Tomorrow
Tuesday, 10 August 2010, 4:05 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
At the request of the Prime Minister the New Zealand Flag is to be half-masted on all Government and public buildings on Wednesday 11 August 2010, to mark the funeral of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell of the New Zealand Defence Force, killed in Afghanistan. More >>
Flags lowered to half-mast to acknowledge death
Wednesday, 4 August 2010, 12:27 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
At the request of the Prime Minister, the Honourable John Key, the New Zealand Flag is to be half-masted on all Government and public buildings for the remainder of today, 4 August 2010, to mark the death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell, soldier of the ... More >>
Peace celebrations
Friday, 18 June 2010, 4:18 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A neglected part of New Zealand’s First World War story, the elaborate peace celebrations held in July 1919, is now being told on Ministry for Culture and Heritage website www.nzhistory.net.nz. More >>
Major New Feature on Waikato Region in Te Ara
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:13 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A significant new feature on the Waikato region will be launched at the Waikato Museum on 31 May. More >>
Groundbreaking 28th Maori Battalion Website
Monday, 26 April 2010, 10:24 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced the appointment of Dr Monty Soutar as Coordinator of its 28th Māori Battalion Website Project. More >>
Online Events Calendar Partnership Delivers
Wednesday, 17 March 2010, 11:15 am | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
The private/public partnership between Eventfinder and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage is bringing more events and attractions to a bigger audience, according to both organisations’ chief executives. This is good for both cultural event organisers ... More >>
'Super' Website to Promote Events
Monday, 1 March 2010, 3:49 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
'Super' Website to Promote Events Press Release 22 December 2009 (note that this is being published on Scoop on March 1 2010) More >>
Updated History Of New Zealand’s Flags
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 9:30 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
On Waitangi Day 2010 the national Maori flag will for the first time fly over the Auckland Harbour Bridge. It will also fly at Parliament, Premier House, the Governor-General's official residences in Auckland and Wellington, and a number of government departments. More >>
