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Key Objectives and Priorities
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Performance Achieved
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| Improving Connections |
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| Development of a stakeholder management strategy. |
A permanent Media & Publications Adviser role was established; further detail regarding specific stakeholder liaison undertaken is
on page 25. |
| Further implementation of a programme to enhance the Ministry's capacity to incorporate a Māori perspective in its work. |
The specific initiatives that were implemented are reported under the heading “Cultural Perspectives” on page
25. |
| Developing Strategic Advice |
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| Implementation of improved research input into policy development. |
In addition to increased activity on updating information as part of the cultural statistics programme, the Ministry initiated or contributed to a range of new research initiatives, including the exports of New Zealand published books; cultural sponsorship; and cultural tourism research as part of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy. |
Enhancing Cultural Agency Governance
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Development of improved processes and databases for
identifying suitable candidates for board appointment, including:
- delivery
of an induction programme for all new appointees
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- All induction material was reviewed and updated and customised induction workshops were held for new board members. In the cases of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and Creative New Zealand, the entities requested that all board members participate.
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- completion of a skill needs analysis
for each board, in consultation with chairs and board members.
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- Prior to the commencement of the 2004 appointments programme, entities were contacted to ascertain the relevant skills required and held, along with the gaps and ways that these could be addressed. A summary was included in the December 2003 briefing for Ministers in respect to entity appointments.
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| Advancing Key Projects |
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| Support for the passage of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra
and Radio New Zealand legislation currently before the House. |
Support was provided for the passage of the two Bills.
The Radio New Zealand Amendment Act 2004 came into force on 1 July 2004,
and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Act 2004 came into force on 6
April 2004. |
| Development of legislative proposals for amendments to
the Antiquities Act 1975 and Historic Places Act 1993. |
Proposals were developed. Further information is reported
under the relevant headings on page 8. |
| Presentation of report on TV violence to the Minister
of Broadcasting. |
The report was presented in April 2004. |
| Development of advice on key issues and directions for
public service broadcasting. |
Advice was developed. Specific details are reported under
the headings ‘Broadcasting Policy Development', ‘Digital Television Policy'
and ‘Digital Audio Broadcasting' on pages 11
and 12. |
| Development of key indicators for the cultural sector. |
An inter-departmental steering group was established
to oversee the development of cultural indicators against a number
of cultural outcomes. Draft indicators are under development
and the project is scheduled for completion in November 2004. |
| Completion of the first theme for Te Ara, the online
Encyclopedia of New Zealand. |
All of the entries for the first theme had been received
and checked at year-end. Further information is reported under the relevant
heading on page 17. |
| Completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. |
The project is on track for completion by 11 November
2004. Further information is reported in the feature story on page
20. |
| Completion and publication of significant works of history,
including: |
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- History of the Vote
- History of Treasury
- Second World War
Oral History Project: Interviews with veterans of the Italian campaign
- History of the House
of Representatives
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- Completed and published in August 2003.
- Completed and published in September 2003.
- Completed and published in April 2004.
- Completed and published in May 2004. The online adaptation was launched
in September 2004, and further information on this project is reported
in the feature story on page 16.
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| Embedding Understanding of the Contribution of
Culture |
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| Participation in a number of cross-government initiatives,
including: |
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- Cultural Diplomacy Co-ordinating Group
- Government Co-ordinating Group for Historic Heritage
- Creative Industries Working Group
- Sustainable Development Programme of Action Co-ordinating Group
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- The Ministry and MFAT jointly convened group meetings in July and
October 2003.
- Two meetings were held during the year. Further information is
reported under the relevant heading on page
11.
- The specific initiatives that the Ministry was involved in are
reported under the relevant heading on page
21.
- The specific initiatives that the Ministry was involved in are
reported under the relevant heading on page
22.
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