Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage

We're recruiting for two exciting new roles at Manatū Taonga. We're seeking a Private Secretary to join our team to support the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Minister Media and Communications for 18 months. Our Media and Screen Policy team is looking for a senior adviser on a fixed term or secondment basis until January 2025. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gbXSJJxD #media #screen #policy

Some behind-the-scenes moments of ‘Ua Tafa Mai Ata. This exhibition at the Toi Poneke Arts Centre in Wellington reflects on 50 years since the Dawn Raids, and is open to the public until 15 November. We are honoured to be able to support artist Liana Leiataua and Pasifika youth and aiga, with some historical context for the exhibition. This follows on from our recent publishing of the ‘Understanding Dawn Raids’ digital hub. There’s also a commemoration mural unveiling and talanoa with our historians on 8 November. Check out the Toi Pōneke website for more info: https://lnkd.in/gtngQ5Bq

Are you a research professional who is also an experienced communicator and collaborator?   Are you skilled in turning quantitative and qualitative data and evidence into actionable insights that drive decision-making?   We are looking for two Senior Advisers to join our Insights team in Wellington – one for a permanent role, and the other for a 12-month fixed term role to cover a period of parental leave. We will also consider talented applicants at Adviser level for the fixed term 12-month position. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gbXSJJxD

What do astronomy, blueprints, bells and a historic crèche have in common? The answer may not be what you expect - it's Pukeahu National War Memorial Park! During Wellington Heritage Festival, from 26 October - 13 November, visit Pukeahu to discover some of the secrets and heritage of the park. From its quintessential Carillon Tower to an 1882 observation of the Transit of Venus, there is something for everyone. For more information about these intriguing events, visit our webpage https://lnkd.in/gWXc5QuF

The 'Understanding Dawn Raids' digital hub includes a timeline to guide you through pivotal events between 1968 and 1977, the peak years of the Dawn Raids era. We highlight key legislative changes and social responses, and the impact on Pacific communities. Check out the timeline here: https://lnkd.in/gP5AkxCe

You may have noticed that we have updated our banner and display image on our Manatū Taonga social media channels. This refresh reflects what is at the heart of Manatū Taonga – supporting a cultural system that enables New Zealanders to thrive. The beautiful pattern you see on our banner is the Manaia Flow. The Manaia represents our shared roles as kaitiaki, the stages of creation, connections and collaborations between communities, and the commitment we have to strengthening and supporting the creative sector to thrive.

This morning at Wellington Cathedral of St Paul was the first national commemoration of New Zealand service in Timor-Leste. The commemoration marked the 25th anniversary of the New Zealand deployments to support the independence of Timor-Leste. The commemoration also honoured those who died in service with the New Zealand Defence Force or under New Zealand command. The Honourable Judith Collins KC, Minister of Defence, in her Commemorative Address, said, “We can be very proud of the contribution of New Zealand service personnel and civilians in Timor-Leste, standing alongside the local people and helping to provide a more secure and stable life during their country’s journey as the first new sovereign state of the millennium. Twenty-five years after New Zealand’s involvement began, your deeds are enshrined in our nation’s memory, and your achievements, and the bonds that you helped forge, will live on as a testament to your service.” Major General (Rtd) Martyn Dunne CNZM QSO said in the Veteran Address, “New Zealand, and its government, and people, can reflect on the part we all play in establishing an environment that was described last week in Dili as possibly the most successful UN intervention ever.” Photographs courtesy of Elias Rodriguez, Mark Tantrum Photography.

We’ve digitised resources from the 1970s that help bring to life the Dawn Raids era – including photos, newspaper articles, artefacts, images, interviews and reports. For those researching this period of history, these primary resources are helpful for understanding the historical nuances of the Dawn Raids as experienced by those who lived through them. Explore the Understanding Dawn Raids digital hub: https://lnkd.in/gWfrS-cZ

Whakapuakina ō whakaaro - Join us in a futures-thinking exercise, for our Long-Term Insights Briefing (LTIB). We’re looking at the digital trends that will impact the cultural and creative sectors in 2040 and beyond. Your thinking now could change the course of public policy and investment and shape the future of our creative and cultural sectors. We want your thoughts on our proposed topic: How will digital technologies change the way New Zealanders tell their stories in 2040 and beyond? We’ve chosen digital technologies as our topic because it’s a leading priority across government and a key area of interest to our sectors. Developments in tech like generative AI have raised new questions about the future of cultural and creative activities and our unique national identity. We know digital technologies are rapidly changing, and the stakes are high. Have your say by completing the survey on our website by 7 Oct: https://lnkd.in/gQ9bCycW

We are humbled by the beautiful artwork on the 'Understanding Dawn Raids' digital hub - created by Samoan printmaker and artist Noelle Moa. Noelle is from Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, now based in Sydney, Australia. Holding a BA (Hons) in Art History, she specialises in hand-carved, handprinted linocut prints and produces a range of products, including greeting cards, hand-bound books, wood jewellery, and textile prints. Fa‘afetai lava Noelle for creating these pieces for the hub. Explore Understanding Dawn Raids: https://lnkd.in/g9jFwqhA