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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 1]
New Zealand Flag Half-masting To Mark The Burial Of Sir Robert ‘Bom’ Gillies KNZM
Monday, 11 November 2024, 2:41 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The New Zealand Flag should be flown at half-mast all day on Tuesday, 12 November 2024. This instruction applies to all Government Departments, buildings and naval vessels which have flag poles and normally fly the New Zealand Flag. More >>
First National Commemoration Of New Zealand Service In Timor-Leste
Monday, 16 September 2024, 4:12 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
New Zealand troops were deployed to Timor-Leste to support restoring peace and security as part of a United Nations-sanctioned multinational operation. More >>
Commemorating New Zealand's Military Operations In Malaya And Malaysia
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:04 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
On 16 September 2024, New Zealand will commemorate the sacrifices of 4,000 servicemen from post-Second World War operations in Malaya and Malaysia at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. More >>
Donations Available To Support Community Waitangi Day Celebrations
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:11 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The 2025 Waitangi Day Celebration Fund (the Fund) is open until Monday, 7 October. More >>
Grants Available To Support Community Waitangi Day Celebrations
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:10 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Up to $300,000 of contestable funding is available for events around the motu that bring communities together to commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi - The Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti). More >>
Update: Half-mast Notice For The Burial Of Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:26 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Flying the Flag at half-mast is one of the symbolic ways the Crown will recognise the significant legacy Kiingi Tuuheitia leaves behind. More >>
Aotearoa To Fly Flag At Half-mast To Mark The Death Of Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:26 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The Flag should be flown at half-mast until further notice is given about returning the flag to full mast once the lying in rest and tangihanga details are confirmed. More >>
Historic Milestones Acknowledged This Merchant Navy Day
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 12:03 pm | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
This year’s Merchant Navy Day on 3 September 2024 marks 110 years since merchant ships departed Wellington carrying troops to the First World War, and 80 years since two New Zealand vessels supported the D-Day invasion. More >>
Vietnam Veterans’ Day 2024: 60 Years Since Engineers Deployed To Vietnam
Friday, 9 August 2024, 3:08 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Thirty-nine New Zealanders lost their lives during the conflict, including two civilians serving with the Red Cross and civilian surgical team. Many others were wounded with some impacts of war continuing to affect New Zealanders and the people of Vietnam ... More >>
Potential Sites For The National Erebus Memorial
Sunday, 21 July 2024, 12:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Erebus families and members of Operation Overdue have provided feedback on potential memorial sites throughout the site selection process and we will do our very best to achieve consensus. More >>
New Evaluation Shows Successful Support Of Mātauranga Māori
Wednesday, 3 July 2024, 10:06 am | Ministry for Culture and Heritage
"It's incredibly rewarding to see how the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme will have long-term benefits for Māori and New Zealand for years to come," says Joe Fowler. More >>
Matariki Celebrations For All New Zealanders
Monday, 24 June 2024, 4:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
In 2023, 60% of the population did something specific to celebrate Matariki and the expectation is that this trend will continue. More >>
A Time To Remember - Korean War Commemoration
Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 1:23 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 Tuesday 25 June 2024 at 11am. More >>
Copyright Licensing NZ Appointed As Collection Agency For Artist Resale Royalty Scheme
Friday, 14 June 2024, 10:36 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
The Artist Resale Royalty Scheme will ensure that creators of visual art are recognised and remunerated when their work is resold on the secondary art market. Copyright Licensing New Zealand (CLNZ) has been appointed to collect, manage and distribute ... More >>
Oral History Funding Supports 14 Projects To Record Community Experiences
Friday, 7 June 2024, 12:34 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
In the 2024 round, $98,235.56 has been allocated across the 14 groups and individuals. A full breakdown of funding allocations and project biographies can be found on the Manatū Taonga website. More >>
Theme For Matariki 2024 Announced - ‘Matariki Heri Kai’
Tuesday, 4 June 2024, 3:59 pm | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Matariki Heri Kai comes from the Māori proverb ‘Matariki whetū heri kai’ meaning ‘Matariki, the bringer of food’. "Matariki Heri Kai is a proverb that speaks to the association between the appearance of Matariki and the bounty of the impending ... More >>
National Anzac Day Service Cancelled Due To High Winds
Thursday, 25 April 2024, 10:29 am | Ministry For Culture And Heritage
Today’s 11am National Anzac Day Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has been cancelled due to high winds. The Atatürk Memorial Wreath-laying Service in Strathmore has also been cancelled. More >>
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 >>
