Latest Arts, Culture and Heritage News

Royalty scheme locked in to recognise visual artists
Matariki excitement builds
Supporting a strong future for screen sector
More students to benefit from next round of Creatives in Schools
Government takes next step to lift artists’ incomes
Upgraded Auckland Film Studio ready to roll
And we’re rolling on Government’s Screen Sector Review
Government continues to future-proof arts, culture and heritage sector
Minister to travel to Northern Hemisphere for employment engagements and International Arts Summit
Kiwi recording star Margaret Urlich passes
Government ensures artists get resale royalties
Beat goes on as Government renews support for musicians
Government takes another step to propel arts sector to thrive
Government announces refreshed Commemorations Programme 2023-2027
Ainsley Walter appointed as Chair of New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Alastair Carruthers appointed as Chair of New Zealand Film Commission
Supporting our public arts and heritage venues
Toi Māori takes centre stage in Government investment in culture and heritage
Government’s support delivers path to recovery for arts and culture sector
Matariki public holiday to play starring role
Government takes action to give Arts and Culture sector certainty
Brilliance of Kiwi opera shines bright with big win at Grammy Awards
Star power shines for Kiwi screen sector after Oscars win
Spotlight on Kiwi film Power of Dog
Regions to benefit from arts funding
Government delivers further support for arts and culture sector
Honouring legacy of legendary kaumātua Muriwai Ihakara
Government investment delivers more jobs in arts and culture sector
Stronger screen sector focal point of review
Government invests to support classic Kiwi summer
Government helps Pasifika Festivals to ride COVID wave
Government helps protect jobs and incomes for Arts and Culture sector
Song festival hits a high note for NZ in 2024
Screen sector gets $50 million boost to tell New Zealand’s stories globally
Government recognises Bill Gosden’s contribution to New Zealand’s film community
Timaru’s Theatre Royal to be upgraded and new heritage facility built
Fund opens for COVID-19 impacted Pasifika festivals
Government provides $2.2m to heritage buildings for quake strengthening
Sacred Heart Cathedral to be restored and strengthened
Screen Sector recovery package protects jobs, boosts investment
Support for arts and music sector recovery
New grants for seismic strengthening of heritage buildings
Government invests in kaupapa waka hourua
Waitangi Day marked by community events
Cultural Ministers Meeting
Minister acknowledges Ray Henwood
Minister to co-host Women, Peace and Security Summit in Apia
Government investment to help reopen Rotorua Museum