Ministry for Culture and Heritage

Culture is thriving, the people are well.
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi.

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

@nz_history @NZHistory Kia ora NZ History. We're just consolidating our social media channels and focusing on the platforms with the most engagement. You can still check out our amazing content on our https://t.co/QBkjeV8cjE website 📷

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Kia ora, we’re taking a break, and will only post on this page in emergencies. You can follow Manatū Taonga on our other social media channels. Find them here: https://t.co/JI4LYo8Gmn

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

We've updated our banner and display image to reflect what is at the heart of Manatū Taonga – Ki te puāwai te ahurea, ka ora te iwi | Culture is thriving, the people are well.
The beautiful pattern is the Manaia Flow, representing this vision.

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Four stars in the Matariki cluster are collectively known as Ngā Whetu Heri Kai - the stars that bring the bounty of food. Tupuānuku - food from the earth. Tupuārangi - food from trees. Waitī - food from fresh water. Waitā - food from the oceans. https://t.co/UW0H0u6AIL

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Matariki Heri Kai – The feast of Matariki is the theme for Matariki 2024. Matariki Heri Kai comes from the Māori proverb ‘Matariki whetū heri kai’ meaning ‘Matariki, the bringer of food’. https://t.co/QtP0kkWIiD #mānawatiaamatariki

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

🙌 Whakamihi ki a Professor Rangi Mātāmua. Our Chief Advisor Mātauranga Matariki has been honoured with the NZ Order of Merit for services to Māori astronomy. On Friday, 28th of June we will celebrate the 3rd Te Kāhui o Matariki. Mānawatia a Matariki! https://t.co/DRumVyqHjH

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Join us today at 12.10pm for a Public History talk online or at the National Library. Catherine Comyn tells the story of the financial instruments and imperatives that drove the British colonial project in the 19th century. #HistoryTalk #Aotearoa https://t.co/bXIGQqdWK8

[Antarctic Heritage @InspireExplore]

'Polheim' will be screened as part of the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival's 'Monday Matinee' on 24th June. You can also join the session online if you're unable to attend in person. For more information and to purchase tickets https://t.co/oMHDalsC5J
#polheim @NZMtnFilmFestiv

[NZ High Commission in London @NZinUK]

Minister Goldsmith, as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, was also able to join the various Anzac Day commemorations in London

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[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Join us today at 12pm for a Public History talk online or at the National Library. Richard Shaw will discuss the entanglement of the small histories of settler families with the large history of the colonisation of New Zealand. #HistoryTalk #Aotearoa https://t.co/v5PPkO96nP

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Today is World Book and Copyright Day. In the past 2 years, DNZB has added new profiles of our best-known writers like Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, Hugh Kawharu, Murray Ball, Ruth Dallas, Michael King and more. 📚 #WorldBookDay https://t.co/7XjWme9oPO. Image credit: Robert Cross

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

🌟I tēnei rā, i te tau 1884, Annie Alice Crisp became the first NZ woman to receive the Royal Red Cross for her exceptional nursing service. Her dedication set a precedent for honouring women’s contributions in healthcare. 🏅 #OnThisDay, #RoyalRedCross https://t.co/2hZbBRcGxl

[Antarctic Heritage @InspireExplore]

🔊 Today marks International Day for Monuments and Sites! Also known as World Heritage Day, the aim is to promote awareness of the diversity of cultural heritage, the vulnerability of sites and monuments, and the efforts required for the protection and conservation of them.

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Today is the International Day for Monuments and Sites. We look after 20 National Memorials. Eight of these memorials are located overseas including the Chunuk Bair Memorial in Türkiye. It honours of the soldiers of the NZEF “From the uttermost ends of the earth” #lestweforget

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

Join us in honoring the bravery and sacrifice of our service personnel this Anzac Day. Attend the Dawn Service at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park or local events across Aotearoa. Let’s stand together in remembrance. #AnzacDay2024 #LestWeForget https://t.co/1u8xQWCdOt

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

🎧🎧🎧 Reminder! Applications for the Ngā Kōrero Taonga Tuku Iho Oral History Awards – Piki Ake! Kake Ake! close this Monday 15 April. Find out more: https://t.co/eeBxrFewwD 🎧🎧🎧

Image: 2022 recipient Dan Kerins on behalf of Kaikoura Board Riders Club, Surfing History Series

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

@StephenClarkeNZ Kia ora Stephen, thanks for your message. Both the A Company and D Company history trusts are continuing to work on their history research projects. Ngā mihi.

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

#OnThisDay in 1968, the Lyttelton–Wellington ferry Wahine was wrecked in Wellington Harbour. The sinking of the ferry as tropical cyclone Giselle swept south and collided with a southerly front was New Zealand’s worst modern maritime disaster. https://t.co/epsDBzCGEC

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

On this day in 1984, Dame Susan Devoy made history as the first New Zealander to win the British Open squash tournament. At just 20 years old, she not only claimed a prestigious title but also set a record as the youngest champion. #SquashLegend 🏆 https://t.co/RIQh15cbYN

[Ministry for Culture and Heritage @ManatuTaonga]

On Saturday, the largest fleet of waka hourua in centuries sailed into Te Tau Ihu o te Waka a Māui, the top of the South Island. Te Hau Kōmaru National Waka Hourua Festival celebrates the resurgence of waka hourua and revival of kaupapa waka. Ka mutu pea!
https://t.co/Z3uKFr1fXA