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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.
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Merchant Navy Day Commemoration Honours Civilians’ Commitment
Monday, 31 August 2020, 3:52 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The national commemoration honouring those who served in the Merchant Navy during wartime is being held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on 3 September, Tamsin Evans, Pou Mataaho o Te Hua Deputy Chief Executive Delivery Manatū Taonga Ministry ... More >>
2021 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund Now Open
Monday, 31 August 2020, 11:42 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Applications for the 2021 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund open today and communities throughout the country are encouraged to apply for funding to support their local events, says Bernadette Cavanagh, Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive Manatū Taonga Ministry ... More >>
New Zealand To Mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day
Monday, 17 August 2020, 12:42 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
On Tuesday 18 August, New Zealand will mark Vietnam Veterans’ Day. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the commemorative service to remember the conflict is unable to take place. Instead, an Act of Remembrance will be held at the Tomb ... More >>
CANCELLED: Commemoration To Mark The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of The Second World War
Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 2:19 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The National Commemorative Service planned to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War has been cancelled, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Bernadette Cavanagh said today. “The service was scheduled ... More >>
New Zealand To Mark The 75th Anniversary Of The End Of The Second World War
Monday, 10 August 2020, 9:30 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War will be acknowledged on 15 August, with a commemorative service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Bernadette ... More >>
Carillon Tower Detailed Seismic Assessment Released
Thursday, 2 July 2020, 4:36 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has today released online the final detailed seismic assessment on the Carillon Tower at the National War Memorial in Wellington. The final report completed in April this year, found the Carillon Tower ... More >>
70th Commemoration For Korean War Marked On 1 July
Monday, 29 June 2020, 3:23 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The national commemoration marking the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War is being held at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on Wednesday 1 July, Bernadette Cavanagh Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive Manatū Taonga, Ministry for Culture and Heritage ... More >>
New Board Appointments For NZSO
Wednesday, 10 June 2020, 9:10 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Appointments to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, NZSO, of Geoff Dangerfield, who steps into the role of deputy-chair, Ainsley Walter, Edwin Read and Carmel Walsh, have been confirmed today by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage From ... More >>
Professor Juliet Gerrard Appointed To Te Papa Board
Tuesday, 2 June 2020, 11:22 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Juliet Gerrard, currently the Prime Minister’s Chief Science Adviser and University of Auckland professor in biological and chemical sciences, is newly appointed to the board of Te Papa Tongarewa, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage ... More >>
New Zealanders Encouraged To Gather As Virtual Communities For Anzac Day
Wednesday, 22 April 2020, 12:50 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
For the first time since Anzac services began in 1916, New Zealanders won’t be gathering at public services and war memorials nationwide on Saturday to mark this significant day of remembrance. Anzac Services around the country – including those ... More >>
No National Anzac Day Services And Pacific Islands Memorial Unveiling Postponed
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 12:04 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
National Anzac Day services at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and Atatürk Memorial will not be going ahead this year due to the mass gathering restrictions in place in response to COVID-19. The unveiling of the Pacific Islands Memorial at Pukeahu, ... More >>
Flag Half-masting Notice: First Anniversary Of The March 15 Christchurch Mosque Attacks
Friday, 13 March 2020, 4:41 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
First anniversary of the March 15 Christchurch mosque attacks Immediate effect and weekend of 14 – 15 March 2020 At the request of the Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Jacinda Ardern, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government ... More >>
New Zealand Arts Council Has Two New Board Members
Tuesday, 25 February 2020, 1:39 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Two new appointees, Robyn Hunt and Kura Moeahu, have joined Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa (the board of Creative New Zealand), Manatū Taonga Ministry of Culture and Heritage advised today. Wellingtonian Robyn Hunt brings a strong disability ... More >>
Ngati Porou Share Their Journey Towards Te Tiriti Settlement
Monday, 17 February 2020, 12:47 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
Today’s launch of the Ngati Porou treaty settlement documentary is significant for the iwi and for all New Zealanders as we further our understanding of the journey to Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlements, Bernadette Cavanagh CE Manatū Taonga Ministry ... More >>
Flag Half-masting Notice: Funeral Of Former Prime Minister Rt Hon Michael Moore, 14 February 2020
Friday, 14 February 2020, 10:46 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Friday, 14 February 2020, 8AM – 5PM (or building open hours) As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public building on Friday 14 February ... More >>
New government funding for waka will help precious heritage
Tuesday, 4 February 2020, 1:28 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
(Headline abbreviated, original headline: New government funding for waka will help precious national heritage, say Tuia 250 Co-Chairs) Tuia 250 Co-Chairs Dame Jenny Shipley and Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement ... More >>
New appointment to Drug Free Sport New Zealand Board
Monday, 3 February 2020, 2:30 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Professor Patria Hume has been appointed to the Drug Free Sport New Zealand Board, Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage announced today. More >>
Flag flown at half-mast for former PM Rt Hon Mike Moore
Monday, 3 February 2020, 2:09 pm | Ministry of Culture and Heritage
As a mark of mourning and respect and in accordance with protocol, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government and public buildings with immediate effect today Monday, 3 February 2020 to mark the death of the former Prime Minister ... More >>
Two new appointments to New Zealand Film Commission’s Board
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 4:31 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Pania Gray and David Wright have been appointed to the New Zealand Film Commission (NZFC) board Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage advised today. More >>
Tuia 250 Voyage Trainee Privacy Breach – Independent Review
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 11:09 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Manatū Taonga has received the independent review into the Tuia 250 trainee privacy breach and fully accepts all the report’s recommendations, Chief Executive Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage Bernadette Cavanagh said today. More >>
