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10 November 2022
Feedback flooding in for Regeneration Round 2
Kia ora koutou,
The second round of Regeneration Fund public feedback is about to wrap up and there has been a huge response from the sector – thank you to everyone that took the time to help us make more informed decisions.
As of writing this on Thursday (10 Nov), there have been more than 6,000 responses on the 240 proposals. As with the first round of feedback, the overwhelming majority of feedback has been positive, with only a small fraction of respondents questioning the benefits of specific initiatives. Where people have raised doubts, this appears to have been done constructively and with respect.
It’s been great to see people and organisations sharing links to the feedback surveys in newsletters, social media posts and even in the news. It is important to say though that we are not running a popularity contest! We are most interested in feedback from people or organisations that will benefit directly from a particular proposal; people with recognised and relevant expertise; and representatives of local and sector partners that will be actively involved in helping initiatives achieve their goals. For example, one of the projects funded in the first round had a lot of support from multiple local and national stakeholders who were actively contributing their time, money, and energy to the initiative.
If you haven’t given feedback yet, please check out the website and submit your comments by 11.59pm Sunday 13 November.
Lastly, a reminder for those in the events industry. With COVID-19 cases on the rise recently, there is an increased chance that you may have to cancel a performance or show because a lead performer is unable to take part. Please do take the time to register your January events with the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme (ACESS) in advance so that we can help you out quickly if needed. The Scheme covers events through to 31 January 2023 but you must register your event at least two months before it is due to start, or you won’t be able to access support if you need it.
Ngā mihi,
Joe Fowler
Deputy Chief Executive Te Aka Tūhono Investment & Outcomes
Round 2 of public feedback closes this Sunday
You can submit feedback once per proposal until 11.59pm 13 November 2022 by completing a short survey here.
Mātauranga Māori Marae Ora fund closes 30 November
The Mātauranga Māori Marae Ora fund is accepting applications until 30 November. This fund is a part of the Mātauranga Māori Te Awe Kōtuku programme and supports marae-based projects that protect and revitalise mātauranga and taonga on marae around Aotearoa.
This fund is complementary to the Oranga Marae programme, and focuses on supporting the intergenerational transmission of mātauranga through marae-based activities and preserving marae taonga. Some examples include: wānanga on kōrero tuku iho; the development of conservation plans for wharenui arts; and the preservation of taonga such as pou whakairo; waka tīwai; korowai, and photographs. Funding is also available to assist the preservation of archives and creating publications to preserve and provide access to taonga and mātauranga on marae.
For more information or to apply, see the Community Matters website, contact matauranga.maori@dia.govt.nz, call 0800 824 824 or visit your local Department of Internal Affairs office.
Creative and Cultural Events Incubator: applications open
New Zealand Major Events has announced that applications have opened for the Creative and Cultural Events Incubator investment fund. The incubator provides up to $300,000 to events that highlight New Zealand’s diverse culture and build national pride.
To be eligible, events must create opportunities to profile and celebrate New Zealand’s national identity, with a focus on Māori and Pasifika arts and culture. Applications close 30 November, more details can be found at this page on MBIE’s website.
Manatū Taonga annual report
The 2021/22 annual report for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage has been published and is now available on our website. This report highlights the cultural sector’s response to the many challenges brought by COVID-19, and the Ministry’s work to support the sector.
Long-Term Insights Briefing: public consultation opens
Consultation on the Ministry’s inaugural Long-Term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector is now open. These briefings are ‘think pieces on the future’, designed to help the public and decision-makers consider medium and long-term trends, risks and opportunities.
More than 150 organisations and individuals provided valuable input and feedback into Manatū Taonga’s briefing through two rounds of engagement. The briefing explores the question: “into the future, what are some of the key areas that will influence the vibrancy and resilience of the cultural sector ecosystem?” and focuses on five key areas: te ao Māori; funding, investment and value; population change; digital technologies; and climate change.
We want to hear what people in the arts, culture and heritage sectors think of the draft briefing. Public consultation on the draft briefing is open until 5pm on 27 November 2022. To submit your feedback, or get in touch with any questions you have, please email LTIB@mch.govt.nz
Screen sector workshops
The government is currently reviewing its funding to the screen sector. The review will ensure policy settings are effective and generate economic and cultural value for the sector and for the New Zealand public.
We are running information sessions to cover the proposals in the consultation document and provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Two more information sessions are scheduled on the following dates:
Tues 15 November, 10.30-11.30am (Screen sector focused) – register here.
Mon 21 November, 11am-12pm (Open session) – register here.
Spotlight: At Art Soup the kids are in control
Kids on the West Coast are coming alive with creativity at Greymouth’s Art Soup, thanks to a $20,000 seed funding grant from the Innovation Fund that is already bearing creative fruits – and this video proves it.
Through the Te Tai Poutini West Coast Te Urungi: Innovating Aotearoa event, the Grey District Youth Trust supported a youth-led application to scope and develop an all-encompassing art space for youth, led by youth in the Grey District. The initiative connects young artists and promotes their creativity.
As the video illustrates, there’s no limit to their inventiveness: in a relaxed ‘anything goes’ environment Art Soup hosts emerging musicians at Band Jam Sandwich (check out their rollicking, raw cover of the classic Ghostbusters song on the video), creative workshops, open mic events and even a performance café with a twist: instead of ordering a meal, ‘diners’ could order a drawing, an original piece of music, a poem or even a joke.
Carve out five minutes of your day to enjoy this video – the kids are alright!
Contact us
If you have any questions about any of our funding opportunities, please email us at Support.Culture@mch.govt.nz.
More information
- For the latest information on other initiatives in the Arts and Culture COVID Recovery Programme, see the Manatū Taonga website
- If you have specific questions, email us at support.culture@mch.govt.nz
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