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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 24]
Olympics, weeds and flying Kiwis win funding
Wednesday, 23 January 2008, 5:18 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A century of New Zealand participation in the Olympic Games and the intriguing story of New Zealanders and their weeds are among 11 historical projects to receive a total of $100,000 from the New Zealand History Research Trust Fund in the 2008 Awards in ... More >>
Biographical Information about Sir Edmund Hillary
Friday, 11 January 2008, 12:35 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Historians at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage have compiled a brief, factual summary of the life and achievements of Sir Edmund Hillary. More >>
The End of Year Prize for being a New Zealander
Saturday, 22 December 2007, 1:19 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Kiwi Summer Holiday brings lazy days at the beach and bach, games of back-yard cricket, food on the barbie and that holiday uniform of shorts, jandals and tee-shirts. It's the end of year prize for being a New Zealander. More >>
NZ Memorial Dedication in London Wins Top Award
Friday, 14 December 2007, 10:29 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The dedication ceremony for the New Zealand Memorial in London– designed as a place where Kiwis can feel at home – has won a prestigious UKaward. More >>
NZ Events, Rain Or Shine!
Friday, 14 December 2007, 12:25 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Planning for the weather has never been as easy now that visitors to the MetService website can view the best events their region has to offer with a live feed from NZLive.com. More >>
Gannet pie under the Antipodean holly?
Thursday, 13 December 2007, 10:58 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A magnificent gannet, shot by Endeavour botanist Joseph Banks, substituted for goose during James Cook’s first New Zealand Christmas in 1769 – fortunately for the endangered bird the dish did not become a Kiwi tradition. More >>
MOCH: Establishment of Broadcasting Unit
Monday, 3 December 2007, 9:59 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has established a Broadcasting Unit within the Ministry to more effectively serve the interests of public broadcasting and New Zealand’s transition to digital broadcasting. More >>
Kiwi men and their moustaches
Thursday, 29 November 2007, 10:24 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
As the month of ‘Movember’ ends and New Zealand’s ‘mo bros’ line up to compare growth, texture and style, they join the generations of kiwi blokes who have grown – or not grown – facial hair for a reason. More >>
Funding for Waitangi Day 2008 events
Friday, 23 November 2007, 2:42 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced almost $274,000 of government funding for next year’s Waitangi Day events around the country. More >>
Stunning Photographic Exhibition Honours War Dead
Friday, 19 October 2007, 2:14 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
19 October 2007 Media Release Ministry for Culture and Heritage Stunning Photographic Exhibition Honours War Dead A photographic exhibition celebrating those who ensure a dignified, fitting tribute to Commonwealth war dead opens in the Hall of Memories, ... More >>
War Graves Dignitary to Visit NZ Cemeteries
Wednesday, 17 October 2007, 1:27 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Vice-Chairman of Commonwealth War Graves Commission is to tour cemeteries and memorials throughout New Zealand from 20 to 25 October. More >>
NZ Memorial in London Wins Top Design Award
Tuesday, 9 October 2007, 4:16 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
A memorial planned as a place in London where all New Zealanders can feel at home has won this country’s top design award. More >>
New Zealand’s Role at Passchendaele Remembered
Wednesday, 3 October 2007, 9:47 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The horror of Passchendaele is graphically portrayed in a new website that explores the impact on New Zealanders of one of the First World War’s most tragic battles. More >>
Recent Wgtn City population growth nudging 10%
Monday, 9 July 2007, 2:00 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Population growth in the capital has grown by 9.5 percent between 2001 and 2006, according to a new entry for the Wellington region being launched today (9 July) as part of the ‘places’ theme in Te Ara: the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand. More >>
Wellington the latest place to feature in Te Ara
Friday, 6 July 2007, 2:45 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Web users will be able to enjoy an interactive walk around the Wellington waterfront in the Wellington entry of Te Ara: the Encyclopedia of New Zealand (www.TeAra.govt.nz) when it is launched by Hon Judith Tizard, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and ... More >>
Biographies Dominate 2006 History Awards
Monday, 4 December 2006, 4:00 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Biographies of the legendary Gisborne boxer Tom Heeney, artist Rita Angus and Rotorua guide Maggie Papakura are among the projects to receive this year’s Awards in History from the New Zealand History Research Trust Fund. More >>
NZLive.com Scoops TUANZ Business Internet Award
Wednesday, 22 November 2006, 2:18 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage's new interactive web site NZlive.com posted an early success last night when it won the information category of the TUANZ Business Internet Awards. More >>
Showtime: New Zealand Memorial Dedication Ceremony
Friday, 10 November 2006, 1:23 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The New Zealand Memorial in London’s Hyde Park Corner will be dedicated this weekend. More >>
What’s your bush yarn?
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 2:53 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The bush is a special part of New Zealanders’ lives, and few Kiwis do not return from a time away in the bush without a story or two. More >>
Mobile phones become NZ history fact finders
Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 1:30 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Kiwis with an interest in their country’s history and culture can now order their own ‘today in history’ service directly into their mobile phones. By saving the messages they’ll be able to build a library of the events that built a fledgling ... More >>
