Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Election 2020: The arts and culture policies in two minutes

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Voting is under way in the New Zealand general election. Explore the main parties’ pledges at Policy.nz, but here’s a whistlestop tour of what’s on offer for the arts, culture and heritage sector. Read more two-minute policy wraps here. When it comes to arts policies, only a few parties have robust policies this election, which … Read more

Move over, James Cook: Māori and Pacific voices on Tuia 250

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The first encounter between Māori and Captain Cook and his crew ended in the murder and brutalising of nine Tūranaga-nui-a-kiwa ancestors. The Ministry of Culture and Heritage’s intention to include Māori history and voyaging traditions in the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of that tragedy has prompted a mixed reception. This feature is made possible … Read more