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Shortlist of designers for New Zealand Memorial in London
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today the shortlist of designers chosen to develop designs for the New Zealand Memorial at Hyde Park Corner in London.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 13 December 2004
Funding approved for Nelson Museum
The Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced final approval for the grant of $1.177 million (GST incl) to the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust for the redevelopment of the Nelson Provincial Museum.
17 November 2004
Crown to return $11.4 million of TVNZ's dividend
The Crown will return $11.4 million (plus GST) of Television New Zealand's $37.6 million dividend for 2003/04 as additional funding to implement its Charter, TVNZ's shareholding ministers announced today.
Hon Steve Maharey 8 November 2004
Parliament to pay respects to Unknown Warrior
Parliament will this week hold a special sitting to enable MPs to pay their respects to the Unknown Warrior, whose casket is now on the way home for formal ceremonies before interment in the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 8 November 2004
New Book of Māori Writing Launched
The writings of four generations of the Maaka whānau spanning over 120 years are featured in Bradford Haami's new book Pūtea Whakairo: Māori and the Written Word launched today at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
3 November 2004
New Zealand's Unknown Warrior is coming home
On Monday 1 November a New Zealand delegation will depart for France to begin the process of repatriating the Unknown Warrior.
29 October 2004
Historic Kerikeri buildings protected
The Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, today announced that the government will fully fund the construction of the Kerikeri Heritage Bypass, designed to protect historic Kemp House and the Stone Store.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 29 September 2004
Nationwide call to veterans and families to attend Unknown Warrior ceremonial events
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews today launched a nationwide call encouraging veterans and families of New Zealand war dead to take part in ceremonial events marking the return of the Unknown Warrior to New Zealand in November.
23 September 2004
Appointments to the Board of Nz On Air
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey has announced the appointment of Paul Smith as a new member of the Board of New Zealand On Air.
Hon Steve Maharey 21 September 2004
Prime Minister Helen Clark today outlined plans for ceremonies associated with the return to New Zealand of the Unknown New Zealand Warrior and his interment on Thursday 11 November, Armistice Day.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 20 September 2004
Appointments to National War Memorial Advisory Council
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced the appointment of John Campbell and the re-appointment of Denny Morris to the National War Memorial Advisory Council.
25 August 2004
Appointment to the National Pacific Radio Trust Board
Chartered accountant Ken Williams has been appointed to the National Pacific Radio Trust Board.
Hon Steve Maharey, 14 July 2004
Re-appointments to the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand
Judith Tizard announces the appointment of Alastair Carruthers as Chair of the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand and the re-appointment of two other members, Judith Fyfe and Graeme Gorton.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointment to the Council of Creative New Zealand
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of Peter Brunt as a member of the Council of Creative New Zealand.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointments to the New Zealand Film Commission
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of the Chair and four members to the New Zealand Film Commission.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointment to the NZ Historic Places Trust
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of Dr Merata Kawharu to the Board of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Appointment and re-appointment to the Maori Heritage Council
Judith Tizard announces two appointments to the Maori Heritage Council of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointment to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of Diana Fenwick to the Board of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointment to the Board of Te Waka Toi
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of Keri Kaa as a member of the Board of Te Waka Toi.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
Re-appointments to the Board of Te Papa
Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of three members to the Board of Te Papa.
Hon Judith Tizard, 13 July 2004
New Zealand to sign up to control illegal traffic in cultural heritage objects
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark announced today that New Zealand intends joining two international conventions designed to prevent the illegal trafficking of cultural heritage objects.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 8 July 2004
Government launches new cultural diplomacy programme
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced a $2.35 million per annum Cultural Diplomacy International Programme to promote New Zealand and New Zealand's culture overseas.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 5 July 2004
Sponsorship of Cultural Events, Organisations, and Activities 2003
This report is the third in a series of reports that monitor the sponsorship environment in which cultural organisations operate. See this survey here.
Hon Judith Tizard, 30 June 2004
Museum Exhibition Honours Maori War Heroes
The deeds of the Maori Battalion will again be honoured and remembered when 40 soldiers from Gisborne to Opotiki, who were decorated during World War Two, are commemorated in a Wall of Remembrance at Gisborne's Tairawhiti Museum.
5 July 2004
Tapu Misa reappointed to Broadcasting Standards Authority
Notable columnist and journalist Tapu Misa has been reappointed to the Broadcasting Standards Authority for three years, Acting Broadcasting Minister David Benson-Pope announced today
Hon Steve Maharey 15 June 2004
PM to attend D-Day commemorations
Prime Minister Helen Clark will attend the sixtieth anniversary commemorations of the D-Day landings in France at Queen's Birthday Weekend, along with New Zealand veterans and representatives of the New Zealand Defence Force.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 31 May 2004
Budget 2004: Culture and heritage gets new boost
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said today that this year's budget increases government funding for the culture and heritage sector by over $30 million next year.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 27 May 2004
Budget 2004: More radio and television funding
A $20.6 million Budget 2004 package supports broadcasters to get New Zealand stories and people on air, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey 27 May 2004
Budget trumpets funding fanfare for NZ Music Industry Commission
The New Zealand Music Industry Commission will receive new funding of $600,000 per annum for the next three years in the 2004 Budget, Culture and Heritage Associate Minister Judith Tizard announced today.
Hon Judith Tizard 23 May 2004
Beneath the Southern Cross — new design for Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews today announced that a new design has been commissioned for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The Tomb will be located in front of the National War Memorial in Wellington. The new design is by New Zealand artist and sculptor Kingsley Baird.
19 May 2004
New radio transmitter takes New Zealand to the Pacific
The government is to purchase a new $2.7 million digital transmitter for the highly regarded Radio New Zealand International, which broadcasts on short-wave to listeners across the Pacific.
Hon Steve Maharey 18 May 2004
Special Maori Battalion Memorial Service at Cassino Railway Station
On Monday 17 May, ten Maori Battalion veterans and their relatives will hold a special memorial service at the Cassino Railway Station in Italy. The veterans are visiting Cassino to take part in the 60 th Anniversary commemorations, but the service at the town's railway station will be of particular importance and significance.
13 May 2004
New Book Marks 150 Years of New Zealand Parliament
On Wednesday 12 May at Parliament, Rt Hon Jonathan Hunt, Speaker of the House of Representatives will launch The House: New Zealand's House of Representatives 1854-2004, the history of one of the world's oldest functioning legislative chambers.
11 May 2004
Best practice approach for heritage properties
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced the introduction of a "best practice" approach to the management of heritage properties owned by government departments.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 4 May 2004
Appointments to the National Pacific Radio Trust Board
Appointments to the Board of the National Pacific
Radio Trust were announced today by Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
The Board is responsible for running NiuFM, the nationwide Pacific radio network
which began broadcasting in August 2002.
30 April 2004
Television violence report to be studied
The government will carefully consider the report of the Television Violence Project Working Group which was presented to Acting Broadcasting Minister David Benson-Pope today. See also the TV Violence in New Zealand website for a copy of this report.
Hon Steve Maharey 1 April 2004
Review of Government Screen Funding Arrangements Discussion Paper
The government is seeking feedback from the public and industry, by 30 April 2004 , on possible improvements to the way government organises its support for screen production in New Zealand. See also related press release from the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Rt Hon Helen Clark.
29 March 2004
New Plan for Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews announced today that a new plan will be commissioned for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The Tomb will be located in front of the National War Memorial in Wellington.
18 March 2004
He aha tāu kōrero? What's your story?
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today launched a nationwide campaign calling for Māori to write a story which shows what their iwi, hapū or whānau means to them. The very best of these stories will be published in Te Ara, the Online Encyclopedia of New Zealand which begins digital publication from mid-year 2004.
08 March 2004
Ministry makes recommendation for Wellington regional TV licence
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews announced today that the Ministry's recommendation for the new licence holder of UHF TV Channel 40, Wellington is Triangle Television Wellington Ltd.
05 March 2004
Recipients announced for 2004 Awards in History
Studies of a New Zealand high-country station, forest parks, coastal lighthouses and cemeteries are among the historical projects to receive this year's Awards in History from the New Zealand History Research Trust Fund.
01 March 2004
2004-2006 Maori History Fellow begins major publishing projects
Dr Monty Soutar, the 2004-2006 Fellow in Maori History, has begun his Fellowship with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
17 February 2004
Appointment to the Māori Heritage Council of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard has announced the appointment of Dr Te Ahukaramū Charles Royal to the New Zealand Historic Places Trust Māori Heritage Council for a term of three years.
Hon Judith Tizard 13 February 2004
Appointments to National War Memorial Advisory Council
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard has announced the appointment and re-appointment of members to the National War Memorial Advisory Council.
Hon Judith Tizard 13 February 2004
Appointments to the Council of Creative New Zealand
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard has announced appointments and re-appointment of members to the Council of Creative New Zealand.
Hon Judith Tizard 13 February 2004
Fund supports fifty-seven Waitangi Day events
The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund is supporting fifty-seven events this year across New Zealand in celebration and commemoration of Waitangi Day.
05 February 2004
Director-General Commonwealth War Graves Commission to visit New Zealand
Mr Richard Kellaway, Director-General of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, will visit New Zealand from 5 to 13 February 2004 to inspect war graves of the First and Second World Wars throughout the country.
03 February 2004
Explore New Zealand's unique culture and heritage this summer
Summer holidays and the coming long weekends offer New Zealanders great opportunities to discover and enjoy the rich cultural attractions and festivals on offer across the country, says Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.
Hon Judith Tizard 14 January 2004
NZ plans to recognise importance of Anzac Cove
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, said today that the New Zealand Historic Places Trust was looking at ways to recognise the heritage importance to New Zealanders of Anzac Cove, Gallipoli.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 22 December 2003
Regional Museums Policy for Capital Construction Projects – A call for applications
The government is calling for applications under the Regional Museums Policy for Capital Construction Projects for the 2004/05 financial year. Given the governments existing commitments to a number of significant multi-year projects, limited funding is likely to be available for distribution in this funding round. There is no application form per se, but the Policy lists the criteria under which applications will be assessed. The closing date for applications is 27 February 2004.
9 December 2003
“We want to give everyone in this country a place in the Encyclopedia from the very start …” The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today launched a nationwide campaign asking New Zealanders to send in the story of their journey to New Zealand. The very best of these accounts will be published in Te Ara, the Online Encyclopedia of New Zealand which will begin digital publication in 2004.
4 December 2003
Future assured for independent production industry
Moves by the government to foster a greater sense of national identity ensures a bright future for the independent production industry, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey 22 November 2003
Public service broadcasting increasingly relevant
The government has reasserted the importance of public service broadcasting as part of the push to develop New Zealand's national identity, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today. [For information on the public broadcasting conference see www.newfuture.govt.nz]
Hon Steve Maharey 21 November 2003
Wellington Regional TV Expressions of Interest information now available online
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is seeking expressions of interest from organisations interested in applying for the licence for non-commercial UHF Television Channel 40 in Wellington.
14 November 2003
Government Response to Screen Production Industry Taskforce
The Government today announced the range of initiatives it is taking in response to the Screen Production Industry Taskforce. These include increased funding for the NZ Film Commission; establishment of a Screen Council and how it will be funded; extra funding for FilmNZ and a review of government funding arrangements for screen production.
10 November 2003
Pacific campaign and Home Front, Second World War oral history project
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage would like to talk to former servicemen and women who served in the Pacific and in uniform on the Home Front as part of an ongoing project to record the experiences of those who took part in the Second World War. Follow link above for more information. See also related press release by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark.
10 November 2003
Ministry calls for expressions of interest for regional TV in Wellington
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews today announced new licensing plans for regional television in Wellington.
31 October 2003
NZ on Air Board members reappointed
Professor Albert Wendt, Gaylene Preston and James Coleman have been reappointed to the Board of NZ on Air for a further three years, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today.
Hon Steve Maharey 21 October 2003
Television New Zealand separation confirmed
The formal separation of the transmission business of Television New Zealand Ltd will occur on 31 December 2003, following the satisfactory resolution of taxation issues, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today.
Hon Steve Maharey 15 October 2003
Appointments to New Zealand Film Commission
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced the reappointment of Helene Wong and Bill Birnie as members of the New Zealand Film Commission. The term of Ms Wong has been renewed for three years and for Mr Birnie for a further 12 months.
Hon Judith Tizard 05 August 2003
Appointments to Creative New Zealand
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced the re-appointments of members to the Council and the arts boards of Creative New Zealand.
Hon Judith Tizard 05 August 2003
Maharey praises TV's commitment to local content
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey is welcoming a voluntary industry agreement that establishes minimum levels of New Zealand programming on the major free-to-air networks.
Hon Steve Maharey 15 July 2003
More than 1,200 beneficiaries have found work with help from the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE) programme since it began in November 2001.
Hon Judith Tizard 18 June 2003
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
Ministry for Culture and Heritage Chief Executive Martin Matthews today responded to the High Court decision that the resource consent issued by the Wellington City Council for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior project was given in error. See related press release on the National War Memorial website.
04 June 2003
NZ music at Parliament and worldwide
Parliament celebrates New Zealand Music Month with a performance by Wellington band Fat Freddy’s Drop at lunchtime tomorrow. Fat Freddy’s Drop are taking part in ‘Spacific’, just one of the showcases of New Zealand music taking place during the northern hemisphere summer, says Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.
Hon Judith Tizard 19 May 2003
$40m broadcasting package boosts local programming
A $39.9 million broadcasting package will improve the quality and amount of local programming New Zealanders can tune into, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey 15 May 2003
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior dawn blessing ceremony
A dawn blessing ceremony took place today in Wellington to mark the beginning of construction work on the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. The Tomb will be located in front of the National War Memorial. Follow link above for more information on the new National War Memorial website.
13 May 2003
Winning Design for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
At Parliament today Prime Minister Helen Clark unveiled the winning design for the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the National War Memorial. See also a related press release by the Prime Minister.
14 April 2003
Iraq war highlights importance of public broadcasting
The war in Iraq has demonstrated the critical importance of public service radio and television in informing New Zealanders, Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today.
Hon Steve Maharey 7 April 2003
TVNZ Charter compatible with aims of advertisers
Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey is confident Television New Zealand’s (TVNZ) new charter will be good for advertisers. Steve Maharey spoke to the annual general meeting of the Association of New Zealand Advertisers in Auckland this afternoon. Under the Television New Zealand Act, TVNZ is no longer restricted to the pursuit of purely commercial objectives but it is still intent on attracting high levels of advertising revenue.
Hon Steve Maharey, 18 March 2003
Television New Zealand’s charter will ensure the broadcaster makes a major contribution to the development of New Zealand’s cultural and national identity, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey 27 February 2003
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Hon Judith Tizard, has announced four new appointments to Te Waka Toi, the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand.
Hon Judith Tizard 18 February 2003
New scholarship announced for heritage sector
A new scholarship for professionals in the heritage sector was announced this morning by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. The Clark Collection Scholarship has been created by New Zealand financier, art connoisseur and heritage advocate Errol Clark as an opportunity for mid-career heritage and decorative arts professionals to expand their knowledge of built-heritage and decorative arts.
Hon Judith Tizard 13 February 2003
Commercial radio stations exceeded their New Zealand music targets in 2002. Kiwi music made up 15 percent of the commercial radio playlist last year - beating the 13 percent target set under the code. Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey today released broadcasting statistics collected by the Radio Broadcasters Association under the voluntary code agreed to by commercial broadcasters in March 2002. Broadcasters are working towards a 20 percent contemporary New Zealand music target by 2006.
Hon Steve Maharey 29 January 2003
TVNZ's $12m charter funding finalised
The government and Television New Zealand (TVNZ) have finalised an agreement for the provision of $12m (GST inclusive) of funding to assist TVNZ to implement its charter.
Hon Steve Maharey, 16 January 2003
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund 2003 - Successful Applicants
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage today announced $289,000 of government funding for Waitangi Day community events around the country. The Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports activities that acknowledge the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The full list of events receiving support can be viewed by following the link above. See also a related press release.
16 January 2003
Were you in North Africa or Italy, 1939-45?
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage would like to talk to veterans of the North African and Italian campaigns of the Second World War as part of a continuing project which will record the accounts of those who participated in the events of 1939-1945. Follow link above for more information on our NZHistory.net.nz website. See also related press release from Hon Judith Tizard.
10 January 2003
TVNZ's television and transmission operations to be separated
The government will seek amendments to the Television New Zealand Bill to split the broadcasting and transmission arms of the company into separate companies, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey said today.
Hon Steve Maharey 19 December 2002
Designs sought for Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government plans to unveil a Tomb of the Unknown Warrior on Armistice Day 2003, and is calling for expressions of interest for the Tomb's design. See National War Memorial website for more information
Rt Hon Helen Clark 9 December 2002
NZSO Bill enshrines orchestra's iconic cultural role
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced that the government is introducing legislation to enshrine the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra's role as one of New Zealand's cultural icons.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 9 December 2002
Increased resources for New Zealand literary sector
Creative New Zealand and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced that more than half of the Government's additional funding of $1 million (inc. GST) per year to the literary sector, announced in May this year, will supplement the New Zealand Authors' Fund and result in increased payments to most authors registered with the Fund when the annual payment is made in mid-December.
Hon Judith Tizard and Creative New Zealand, 26 November 2002
New research strengthens case for charter and more kiwi television on air
Research released by New Zealand on Air today confirms New Zealanders' overwhelming support for moves to put more local content on air, says Broadcasting Minister Steve Maharey.
Hon Steve Maharey, 21 November 2002
Standards Scheme promotes excellence in museums sector
A new Standards Scheme to promote excellence in New Zealand's museums has been launched at Te Papa by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. The Standards Scheme has been developed as a partnership between the museums sector and Te Papa National Services.
Hon Judith Tizard 14 November 2002
NZ Flags to be flown at half-mast on 18-20 October
At the request of the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, the Rt Hon Helen Clark, the New Zealand Flag is to be flown at half-mast on all Government buildings from Friday 18 October to Sunday 20 October 2002 as a mark of respect to and in remembrance of all who perished in last weekend's bombing on Bali. This instruction applies to all Government Departments, buildings, and naval vessels which have flag poles and normally fly the New Zealand Flag. Those Government Departments, buildings and naval vessels which do not normally fly the New Zealand Flag on weekends are not required to do so. See Flying the Flag for further information on flying the Flag at half-mast. See also, related Press Release from Rt Hon Helen Clark.
17 October 2002
America's Cup Musical Showcase
New Zealand music will be promoted to the international music and media industries in a government-funded programme linked to the America's Cup, Prime Minister Helen Clark and America's Cup Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark and Hon Trevor Mallard 29 August 2002
Young New Zealanders to visit El Alamein
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced an essay-writing competition aimed at choosing three secondary school students to travel to Egypt with the official government delegation for ceremonies to mark the 60th anniversary of the Second Battle of El Alamein on 19-20 October.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 19 August 2002
The deaths in battle of more than twenty Maori in 1863 will be marked by the unveiling of a new memorial on Sunday, Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard and Associate Minister of Maori Affairs Tariana Turia announced today. [For more information see our Katikara Memorial page].
Hon Judith Tizard 14 June 2002
New Zealand Flag centenary feature
12 June 2002 marks the centenary of the New Zealand Flag, which became our official flag amidst the pomp and patriotism surrounding the South African War. To mark this occasion, the Ministry has delved into the maritime origins of the New Zealand Flag and looked at the history of previous flags used in New Zealand, including that chosen by the United Tribes in 1834 to be the first flag of New Zealand. See related press release from Hon Judith Tizard
12 June 2002
The government has allocated $100,000 to support preparations for the 50th anniversary celebrations of Sir Edmund Hillary's historic ascent of Mt Everest next year, and the formation of the Sir Edmund Hillary Trust.
Hon Judith Tizard 29 May 2002
The government is to make an extra $1 million per annum available to support authors and literature in New Zealand, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard announced today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 23 May 2002
Government grants $15.75 million for Canterbury Museum revitalisation
Speaking at a function at Canterbury Museum, Judith Tizard said the investment recognised the important collections held at the museum and the essential resource it provides for the Canterbury region.
Hon Judith Tizard 22 May 2002
The Cultural Recovery Package two years on
The office of the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage has issued a release outlining the ongoing benefits of the May 2000 Cultural Recovery Package.
Hon Judith Tizard 22 May 2002
New Zealand government marks Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee
The Prime Minister today set out further government initiatives to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Queen's Accession to the Throne. 'The government has already taken the opportunity to acknowledge the Jubilee when the Queen was in New Zealand in February. The Queen was at that time presented with a gift from the government and people of New Zealand of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and the New Zealand Historical Atlas....The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has an online exhibition on the 1953-54 visit on its www.nzhistory.net.nz website. The memories of the royal visit submitted by New Zealanders for the website exhibition indicate that visit's importance for many people.'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 13 May 2002
Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs has announced the appointment of former State Services Commissioner Don Hunn as chair of New Zealand on Air, the Crown agency charged with allocating public funding to support New Zealand broadcasting. He succeeds David Beatson who has completed two terms as chair.
Hon Marian Hobbs 08 May 2002
Dame Anne Salmond to chair New Zealand Historic Places Trust
Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today announced the appointment of Professor Dame Anne Salmond as Chair of the Board of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust. Dame Anne replaces Dame Catherine Tizard who has served as Chair since January 1997.
Hon Judith Tizard 08 May 2002
Budget 2002 Funding boost for television programming
The Budget will increase the funding available to television broadcasting in New Zealand by a total of $18 million (GST inclusive) per annum, Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs announced today. TVNZ will receive $12 million a year to meet costs associated with implementing the new charter.
Hon Marian Hobbs 08 May 2002
General Editor for Online Encyclopedia Appointed
Dr Jock Phillips, currently Chief Historian at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage, has been appointed General Editor of the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Ministry Chief Executive Martin Matthews announced today.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage 26 April 2002
The Lord of the Rings scoping study points to lasting effects for New Zealand
The study, released today, was undertaken for the New Zealand Film Commission by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research Inc. The NZIER uses three scenarios for possible film industry growth resulting from The Lord Of The Rings. The most optimistic is for a possible takeoff of film entrepreneurial activity with $122million per annum in average additional production financing. 'The making of this trilogy entirely in New Zealand shows that film is a high-tech industry that can deliver an enormous amount of prosperity to the nation,' says Judith Tizard. See also a related speech by the Associate Minister.
Hon Judith Tizard 23 April 2002
Ministers delighted with wartime memories campaign
The campaign, Lest We Forget, was launched in February by Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark. Today Marian Hobbs, Minister Responsible for the National Library, Judith Tizard, Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister, and Dr Jock Phillips, Chief Historian with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage which is co-ordinating the campaign, deposited the treasures with Philip Rainer, Deputy Chief Librarian at the Alexander Turnbull Library. These include a letter written in 1865 from a soldier in the Waikato War to his wife, a memoir of a WWI soldier and leaflets dropped over France and Germany in 1941. See our war memories page for more information about this campaign.
Hon Judith Tizard 23 April 2002
PM launches campaign to preserve wartime memories
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, today launched a campaign to preserve diaries, letters, photographs and other material from New Zealanders' war experiences. The campaign, Lest We Forget, is being co-ordinated by the Ministry for Culture and Heritage and is aimed at encouraging people to deposit relevant material in their local library or museum. See our war memories page for more information.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 19 Feb 2002
Online version of Dictionary of NZ Biography
Prime Minister and Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark this evening launched the online Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, saying it increases the availability of a major historical resource to many New Zealanders. The new website, www.dnzb.govt.nz, makes available online all the biographies in the five volume series of the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and its Maori language companion series.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 19 February 2002
NZ dictionary only second in the world to go online
The online version of the award-winning Dictionary of New Zealand Biography was launched this evening by the Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark.
Ministry for Culture and Heritage 19 February 2002
Toi Iho Maori Made Mark will bring cultural and economic benefits to New Zealand
Judith Tizard welcomed the launch in Auckland tonight of the toi iho maori made Mark, an initiative that will recognise and benefit Maori art and artists, and bring economic benefits to New Zealand as a whole.
Hon Judith Tizard 08 Feb 2002
Board appointments for NZOA and RNZ
Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs has announced three board appointments to two public broadcasting organisations.
Hon Marian Hobbs 04 Feb 2002
Waitangi Day commemorative fund
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced $290,000 of government funding for Waitangi Day community events around the country.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 17/12/2001
Supporting employment in the creative industries
A new programme to assist job seekers to develop a career in the arts and creative industries was launched in Auckland today by Social Services and Employment Minister Steve Maharey and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard. [See also the transcript of the related speech by the Associate Minister.]
Hon Steve Maharey and Hon Judith Tizard 09/11/2001
New guide book to NZ battlefields invaluable
The newly published guide to New Zealand battlefields in France and Belgium would prove an invaluable guide for visitors to a region where New Zealanders played a significant military role in World War One, Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 05/11/2001
TVNZ's new Crown company structure will have a parent holding company with television and transmission subsidiaries, Broadcasting Minister, Marian Hobbs, said today.
Hon Marian Hobbs 16/10/01
New appointments
New appointments have been made to the Historic Places Trust and to the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand.
Hon Judith Tizard 02/10/01
Taranaki, Wairarapa & Southland first regions to benefit from Regional Museums funding
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard announced the first recipients of funding under the government's Regional Museums Policy in New Plymouth today.
Hon Judith Tizard 16/09/01
NZ Film Production Fund's first film
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today welcomed the announcement that the first film produced out of the Film Production Fund will be Whale Rider, based on the novel by acclaimed New Zealand writer Witi Ihimaera.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 11/09/2001
New appointments to Te Papa board
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that Mark Solomon and Josie Karanga have been appointed to the Museum of New Zealand board.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 05/09/01
New appointments to National War Memorial Advisory Council
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced the appointment of Colonel Andrew Renton-Green as chair of the National War Memorial Advisory Council, and the appointment of Denny Morris as a new member of the council.
Rt Hon Helen Clark, 05/09/01
Release of Discussion Document on the future of FM Band
Communications Minister Paul Swain and Broadcasting Minister Marian Hobbs have released a discussion document on the future of the FM radio broadcasting band.
Hon Marian Hobbs, 31/08/01
Oral history on World War Two POWs to be published in 2002
Recording an oral history of prisoners of war will ensure that an important but relatively neglected aspect of New Zealand's wartime experience is preserved for future generations, Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said today.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 15/08/2001
Youth radio options to be explored further
The government is still considering all options for youth radio, Broadcasting Minister, Marian Hobbs, said today.
Hon Marian Hobbs 14/08/2001
Cultural Agency Board appointments
New appointments to the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Board
Rt Hon Helen Clark 14/08/2001
Recent appointments have been made to the Creative New Zealand and New Zealand Film Commission boards.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 01/08/2001
TVNZ to be charter-focused crown company
TVNZ will be re-established under its own legislation as a crown owned company, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today. This will enable TVNZ to give priority to fulfilling its charter while maintaining its financial performance.
Hon M Hobbs 25/06/2001
Lotteries Grants Board allocations - funding remains stable for key arts agencies
"I am delighted that the Lotteries Commission has been able to maintain current funding levels for the agencies that foster arts and film in New Zealand" says Associate Arts, Culture & Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.
Hon Judith Tizard 20 /6 /2001
Royal NZ Ballet's "FrENZy" an exciting new direction in New Zealand dance
"The Royal New Zealand Ballet's new work, FrENZy, is going to be a fantastic show," says Judith Tizard, Associate Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
Hon Judith Tizard 08 /06 /2001
Regional museums policy helps to preserve collections of national significance
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister Judith Tizard today released details of the government's regional museums policy for capital construction projects.
Rt Hon Helen Clark and Hon Judith Tizard 06/06/2001
The government has decided to transfer 59 major works of art presently held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade to New Zealand public art galleries and museums.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 03/06/2001
Regional museums' fund unveiled in Budget
The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, today unveiled a programme to help regional museums house collections of national significance adequately.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 24/05/01
Cultural sector in great shape one year on from Cultural Recovery Package
The benefits of the Cultural Recovery Package are becoming evident right across New Zealand, says Judith Tizard, Associate Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
Hon Judith Tizard 18/05/2001
PM launches oral history of Battle of Crete
A newly-published oral history of the Battle of Crete will help to ensure that the stories of those New Zealanders who participated in the battle will be preserved for ever, Prime Minister Helen Clark said today.
Helen Clark 09/05/01
The public broadcasting charter for Television New Zealand has been approved by the Government and will be implemented from July 1, 2002, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today.
Hon M Hobbs 01/05/01
The Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, says the alliance finalised today by TVNZ and Telstra Saturn is welcome progress towards TVNZ being able to offer digital television services to the public...
Hon M Hobbs 04/04/01
Minister rejects broadcasting tax claims
The Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, has dismissed Opposition claims that the government is exploring a range of taxes to fund public broadcasting.
Hon M Hobbs (03/04/01 )
Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that Marian Hobbs had been completely exonerated in recent enquiries and fully merited her speedy return to the Cabinet.
Rt Hon Helen Clark (27/03/2001)
PM Announces commemorations for Battle of Crete, May 2001
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced a secondary schools essay competition to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the Battle of Crete, with the winners to travel to commemorations on the Mediterranean island in May 2001.
Rt Hon H Clark 4/12/2000
New Chairman for Radio New Zealand
Auckland company director, Brian Corban, has been appointed Chairman and Governor on the board of Radio New Zealand Ltd for a three-year term, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today.
Hon M Hobbs 23/11/2000
Construction of NZ War Memorial in Canberra under way
Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced the beginning of construction of the New Zealand war memorial on Anzac Parade in Canberra, Australia.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 11/10/00
Albert Wendt for NZ On Air; Judy McGregor, Rodney Bryant for Broadcasting Standards Authority
Writer and academic, Professor Albert Wendt has been appointed Deputy Chair of NZ On Air for a three-year term, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today.
Hon M Hobbs 21/9/2000
The draft charter indicates in broad terms the form of broadcast content TVNZ is to provide. It will apply to all those parts of TVNZ's operations that contribute to its broadcast content and it will be fulfilled predominantly through free-to-air services. Link to Draft Charter
Hon M Hobbs 19/09/2000
Appointment to Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The State Services Commissioner, Michael Wintringham, announced today that Martin Matthews had been appointed the chief executive of the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Mr Matthews, who is a former Assistant Auditor-General, has been the acting chief executive of the Ministry since 1 July 1998...
State Services Commissioner 13/09/00
Archives
New Zealand
Legislation establishing National Archives as an independent department was
a powerful symbol of the Government's commitment to a new deal for a sector
central to the nation's identity and memory, The Minister Responsible for National
Artchives, Marian Hobbs, said today...
Hon M Hobbs 17/08/00
Youth Radio in focus at Parliament
Youth radio was the focus of an all-day forum at Parliament Buildings today, hosted by the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs. The Minister of Youth Affairs, Laila Harre, also attended...
Hon M Hobbs 17/08/00
'Board Appointments to TVNZ and NZ On Air'
Five appointments to broadcasting boards have been announced by the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs. Three are to TVNZ and two are to New Zealand on Air...
Hon M Hobbs 02/08/00
'TVNZ
Charter'
A draft charter for TVNZ will be the priority as development of the Government's
broadcasting policy moves to a new phase, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian
Hobbs, said today....
Hon M Hobbs 06/07/00
'PM
tables Te Papa SOI'
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark said
today that the national art collection at Te Papa will be given new emphasis
following a review of the national museum and gallery commissioned by the Ministry
for Culture and Heritage....
Rt Hon Helen Clark 04/07/00
Govt ministers to meet with Auckland mayoral forum
The Coalition's commitment to partnership with local government is strong..."
Rt Hon H Clark 22/06/00
Prime Minister at first meeting of Music Industry Commission
Prime Minister Helen Clark today presented a cheque for $2 million to members of the newly-established Music Industry Commission at its inaugural meeting in Auckland. The establishment of the MIC was announced as part of the government's Building Cultural Identity package, unveiled last month....
Rt Hon H Clark 23/06/00
New
Chair of the BSA
The new Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority is to be Auckland lawyer,
Peter Cartwright, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs, announced today....
Hon M Hobbs 21/06/00
Minister
welcomes investment in arts
Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard, said today's
funding announcement by Creative New Zealand was good news for New Zealand
arts and artists.....
Hon J Tizard 19/06/00
National
Library funding boost
'The National Library received a $3 million boost in the Budget, the Minister
responsible for the National Library, Marian Hobbs, said today...'
Hon Marian Hobbs 16/06/2000
Maori
Benefit from Arts injection
'Maori art will receive a financial boost as part of the Government's cultural
recovery package announced last week, said the Associate Minister for Arts,
Culture and Heritage, Judith Tizard...'
Hon J Tizard 29/05/2000
New
Dawn for National Archives
'The National Archives of New Zealand will become an independent department,
responsible for record keeping within the government, from October 1, the Minister
responsible for National Archives, Marian Hobbs, announced today...'
Hon M Hobbs 19/05/2000
Government
announces major investment in arts, culture and heritage
'Today's announcement sees an initial injection of over $80 million into the
sector and then ongoing funding increases of over $20 million a year in each
of the next three years. The announcement also includes a series of one-off
payments to organisations such as the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and the
Historic Places Trust...'
Rt Hon H Clark 18/05/2000
Related press releases regarding funding of specific bodies (all from Rt Hon H Clark and on same date, 18/05/2000):
Auckland
Minister Announces Key Transfer
'"The Government is strongly committed to increasing New Zealanders' sense
of their distinctive history and traditions", Auckland Central MP Judith Tizard
said today. The Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage made the
comment when she announced the transfer of the History and Heritage Units of
the Department of Internal Affairs to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage...'
Hon J Tizard 12/05/2000
Two
Appointed To TVNZ Board
'Two appointments to the Board of TVNZ have been announced today by the Minister
of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs. They are Stephen Walker, a principal in his
own investment company, and media commentator and author, Paul Smith. Both
men are based in Auckland...'
Hon M Hobbs 08/05/2000
Green
Light for Broadcasting Development
'The Cabinet has approved an extensive work programme and timetable for the
development of broadcasting issues, the Minister of Broadcasting, Marian Hobbs,
announced today...'
Hon M Hobbs 11/04/2000
Heart
of the Nation Project
'The purpose of the Heart of the Nation exercise is not to simply identify
options for increased Government funding. While the Government is committed
to more extensive support of the sector, the plan which is developed should
not be dependent on significant increases in Government funding for its effectiveness...'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 03/04/2000
Government
Removes Threat to Historic Places Trust
'Prime Minister and Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Helen Clark today announced
that the government has cancelled the move by the previous government to make
the Historic Places Trust's funding contestable...'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 21/02/2000
Public
Broadcasting in Spotlight
'The Minister of Broadcasting Marian Hobbs today released briefing papers containing
a programme of action for public broadcasting...'
Hon M Hobbs 20/01/2000
TV
Programming Move Welcomed
'The Minister of Broadcasting Marian Hobbs today welcomed TV ONE's plans to
run more drama and documentary programmes on weeknights...'
Hon M Hobbs 24/12/1999
National Youth Radio Network
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage has invited proposals for the establishment of a national youth radio network. However, the Government has indicated that while it remains supportive of youth radio it intends to re-examine early in 2000 the best means of achieving this, and therefore the application process has been put 'on hold' at this time. Please contact the Ministry for more details.
21/12/1999
New Ministry for Culture and Heritage
As from 1 September 1999 the work of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs will be performed by the new Ministry for Culture and Heritage. The new Ministry will also have the following responsibilities:
23/08/1999
Treasuring our cultural heritage
The Hon Steve Maharey described the opening of NZ On Air's Archiving Symposium today as 'a welcome opportunity to celebrate audio-visual archiving.'
Hon Steve Maharey 3 November 2004
Supporting public service radio
Minister of Broadcasting, Steve Maharey, has announced extra funding for public broadcasting. Radio New Zealand is to receive new funding worth $13.98 million over four years and Radio New Zealand International receives $600,000 over four years.
Hon Steve Maharey 06 May 2003
Current issues in New Zealand television
The Minister of Broadcasting Steve Maharey's speech to a media studies class at Victoria University about current issues in New Zealand television.
Hon Steve Maharey 7 April 2003
Launch of POW History 'Inside Stories'
On Tuesday the Prime Minister launched the second book in a series of oral histories about New Zealanders' experiences in World War Two, Inside Stories: NZ Prisoners of War Remember . See related exhibition on NZHistory.net.nz.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 12 September 2002
Address To State Dinner for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
During this address by the Prime Minister she mentions the NZHistory.net.nz exhibition on the 1953-54 Royal Visit. The jubilee gift to the Queen consisted of the five volumes of the Ministry's Dictionary of New Zealand Biography and the New Zealand Historical Atlas.
Rt Hon Helen Clark 25 Feb 2002
Launch of the toi iho Maori Made Mark
Of the many initiatives that we have seen carried out with Cultural Recovery Package funding, the Toi Iho Maori Made Mark is one that clearly reflects all of the reasons we have made the arts a priority - intrinsic worth, identity and economic necessity.
Hon Judith Tizard 08 Feb 2002
Hon Judith Tizard 16/09/01
Opening address to Museums Aotearoa AGM
The Government, as many of you know, takes your sector - our sector - extremely seriously. Because our view is that our culture is who we are and where we stand in the world; our art is how we say that; and our heritage is the wellspring upon which we draw, as people, as communities and as a nation...
Hon J Tizard 04/05/01
Relocation of TVNZ Archives, Avalon
'As someone who has a very real and personal interest in the influences and images that make us the sort of people we are I regard archive material as a critical factor in the understanding of where we come from....'
Hon M Hobbs 22/2/2001
"Television @ Evolution" conference
'You're here today to consider the changing face of television, how interactive TV will affect advertising and marketing, how you should prepare to make the most of the opportunities....'
Hon M Hobbs 13 /2 /2001
Film & Television Conference, Carlton Hotel, Auckland
'Without a doubt television plays a predominant role in affecting how we view ourselves and which customs we engage in...'
Hon M Hobbs 10/11/2000
Museums and Cultural Legacy - Akaroa Exhibition
'Projects like this exhibition demonstrate with overwhelming clarity that culture is not something that happens just in Auckland or Christchurch...'
Hon J Tizard 5/11/2000
NZ on Air Children's Programming Forum
'If we want [children] to feel good about living in New Zealand then they ought to see themselves and their stories on the television, alongside Hollywood and Coronation Street, alongside American cartoons and British train stories...'
Hon M Hobbs 13/10/2000
Archives & Records Association of NZ Conference
'ARANZ represents a wide spectrum of interests concerned with archives and record keeping. No fewer than three of my portfolios bear directly on these areas...'
Hon M Hobbs 25/08/00
Arts, Culture and Public Policy: PM's speech to winter lecture series
'I speak today as one with a lifelong love of the arts who, by choice, has assumed the portfolio of Minister of Arts and Culture. That portfolio also covers heritage issues. My position as Prime Minister is one of leadership, and I choose to use that leadership to indicate that the government places a very high value on arts and culture for a range of reasons which I will outline today...'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 22/08/00
Archives, Culture and Heritage Reform Bill
'The purpose of the Archives, Culture and Heritage Bill is to: transfer staff and resources from the Department of Internal Affairs to the new department responsible for the National Archives - Archives New Zealand; transfer history and heritage functions from the Department of Internal Affairs and the Department of Conservation to the Ministry for Culture and Heritage; and transfer responsibility for the Patriotic and Canteen Funds Act 1947 from the Minister of Internal Affairs to the Minister of Veterans' Affairs. The Bill also makes consequential amendments to a number of other Acts...'
Hon M Hobbs 17/08/00
Opening
address to the NZ Broadcasting School Conference
'...we want a rigorous, well-planned and substantial analysis of the issues
for broadcasting. That is what we are doing. After nine years of the deregulated, "hands-off" approach
of National it was time to take stock...'
Hon Marian Hobbs 28/7/00
Unitec
forum on broadcasting
Outlines the government's approach to broadcasting policies and discusses how
these might be implemented.
Hon M Hobbs 30/6/00
Building
Cultural Identity
'New Zealand is but a small nation in an increasingly globalised world. What
is unique about us are our arts, our culture, and our heritage. In the twenty-first
century, they will define us as the confident, proud, and creative peoples
we are...'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 18/5/00
Prime
Minister's Post-Budget Speech to Parliament
'This is my nineteenth year in Parliament. I have listened to a lot of budgets.
Some of them have been damn awful. This is the most balanced budget I have
seen in those nineteen years, because it sets out a clear vision for a more
prosperous and decent New Zealand...'
Rt Hon Helen Clark 16/06/2000
Address
to National Library Society AGM
'I don't need to tell you that the Library is a national institution, relevant
to all New Zealanders, wherever they may be...'
Hon M Hobbs 16/05/2000
Address
to Radio Broadcasters' Assn
'Of course, you will be as aware as I am that the content, operation and regulation
of radio and television are matters on which most people have an opinion, and
that this is sometimes a very strongly-held opinion...'
Hon M Hobbs 13/05/2000
Launching
New Canterbury Radio Station
'As Mr Balani has indicated tonight, the intention in establishing this station
is to "return a voice to the people of Canterbury – totally local for
24 hours a day..."'
Hon M Hobbs 08/05/2000
Launch
of Auckland University's School of Creative and Performing Arts
'The School of Creative and Performing Arts is not only a significant and valuable
addition to this University. It will also contribute fundamentally to the development
of the creative and performing arts in Auckland, New Zealand and internationally...'
Hon Judith Tizard 12/04/2000
