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16 February 2023
In this issue:
- Cyclone Gabrielle support
- Advice for flood-affected collections
- Last chance for Regeneration Fund full proposals
- Key dates for Round 3 of Regeneration Fund
- Sector support announcements
- Manatū Taonga stall at Te Matatini
- Public History Talk
- FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Cyclone Gabrielle update
Tēnā tātou, tālofa lava, greetings to you all.
It’s been heart-breaking to see the devastating impact that Cyclone Gabrielle is having across the North Island. Whole communities have had to evacuate, people have been rescued by boat or helicopter, countless homes and livelihoods have been wiped out and people are still missing or uncontactable. My thoughts are with everyone affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, kia kaha.
From what I've seen and heard it will likely take years for areas hardest hit to recover. Over the coming days, the scale of the damage will become better understood and we can start to think about recovery.
Manatū Taonga has been collecting information on the impact of the recent floods on the arts, culture and heritage sectors. We will continue to advise the Government on the situation facing our cultural communities.
Right now, the focus needs to be on ensuring everyone is alright – physically and mentally. Our team will provide further updates for the sector as and when they are available, but please refer to Civil Defence for emergency updates, and continue to monitor RNZ and MetService for live weather updates. Look after yourselves and each other, stay safe.
Ngā manaakitanga o te wā,
Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae
Tumu Whakarae, Chief Executive of Manatū Taonga
Cyclone Gabrielle support
A National State of Emergency has been declared for all of New Zealand, to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Local updates are provided by Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups.
Follow all Civil Defence advice. Stay home, stay safe and avoid non-essential travel. If life, health or property is in immediate danger, call 111.
For non-life-threatening assistance, contact your local Civil Defence Centre.
Financial support available:
Photo credit: Flood water in Harrow Street not far from the Dunedin Railway Station. DCC Archives, Photo 334/50: Courtesy of Dunedin City Council Archives.
Advice for flood-affected collections
See the resources available below to help you protect your museum, heritage or art collection:
- For organisations with flood-affected documentary heritage collections, the National Library provides practical advice on caring for collections.
- For handling advice and care of wet photographs, and checklists see AICCM’s guide.
- For instructional videos and general advice, visit AICCM’s page After a Flood.
- For resources on disaster recovery, see the Te Papa web page.
Read this Stuff article for general advice on how to salvage your damaged photographs and documents.
Emergency Helping Hands Grant
Galleries or museums that have been affected by the extreme weather may be eligible for an Emergency Helping Hands Grant. The grant can provide a small amount of relief during this difficult time. Please email nstpgrants@tepapa.govt.nz for guidance on how to apply.
Last chance for Regeneration Fund full proposals
If you have submitted an Expression of Interest for the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund, but have not yet submitted a full proposal, Friday 24 February is your last chance to be considered for the final rounds.
Your full proposal must be submitted by 5pm, Friday 24 February 2023 via the online portal.
If you are returning from Round One or Two, your additional information must be submitted by 5pm, 10 March 2023 via the online portal.
If you are unsure of how to submit your information, please get in touch with the team at support.culture@mch.govt.nz
Key dates for Round 3 of Regeneration Fund
With Round 3 of the Regeneration Fund fast approaching, we’ve compiled some key dates for applicants:
ASAP – If you haven’t already confirmed that you want to continue with Round 3 and Round 4, please email support.culture@mch.govt.nz
We are in the process of confirming resourcing, so if you do not let us know your intentions, we will assume you wish to withdraw your application.24 February – Full proposals are due by 5pm, Friday 24 February 2023. If you have submitted an Expression of Interest but have not yet submitted a full proposal, this is the final chance to submit a full proposal to be considered for Round 3 and Round 4.
Your full proposal must be submitted via the online portal using the Project Update Request via your portal home page. If you do not have a Project Update Request, please get in touch with support.culture@mch.govt.nz6 March – Public Feedback for Round 3 will open
10 March – If you want to provide relevant additional information to address feedback from Round 2, you must do so by 5pm, Friday 10 March 2023.
This information must be submitted via the online portal using the Project Update Request on your portal home page. If you do not have a Project Update Request, please get in touch with support.culture@mch.govt.nz19 March – Public Feedback for Round 3 will close at 11:59pm, 19 March 2023
If you would like to withdraw your application from the fund and not be included in any future evaluation rounds, please let us know by emailing support.culture@mch.govt.nz
Sector funding announcements
Last week we announced funding for two new initiatives to help ensure the cultural sector has the certainty and support to thrive. This included $10 million of COVID-19 recovery funding to support established arts, cultural and diversity festivals, and $12 million to help meet increased funding demand being experienced by Creative New Zealand.
Creative New Zealand hopes to share an update on how it plans to utilise this investment for the sector in the coming weeks.
Read the press release or The Big Idea's coverage of the announcement.
Visit the Manatū Taonga stall at
Te Matatini
Next week, Manatū Taonga is heading to Te Matatini Herenga Waka Herenga Tangata to support the biggest celebration of kapa haka in Aotearoa, with a special appearance from Māori voyaging past.
Our kaimahi will be on the ground at Ngā Ana Wai Eden Park to share our mahi on Te Tai Treaty Settlement Stories, the 28th Māori Battalion website and caring for taonga tūturu.
Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua have kindly given permission for us to display a 3D-printed version of their 250-year-old waka. The waka was found at Maioro Beach in the Waiuku Estuary in 2012 and is one of 74 taonga tūturu conservation projects Manatū Taonga supports around the country.
If you’re in Tāmaki Makaurau next week, be sure to stop by Te Matatini and check out our stall.
Image: George Flavell (Ngāti Te Ata Waiohua) with the Waiuku waka when it was first discovered. Image courtesy of the University of Auckland.
Dr Lucy Mackintosh. Image supplied.
Public History Talk – Shifting Grounds: Deep Histories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland
When: 12:10 – 1:00pm, Wednesday 1 March 2023
Where: Online via Zoom and in-person at the National Library of New Zealand
Dr Lucy Mackintosh will discuss aspects of her recently published book, Shifting Grounds: Deep Histories of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, which explores the layered histories embedded in three landscapes in the city. Lucy’s talk considers how histories told from particular places, at particular moments of time, open up new stories and perspectives that can change the way we currently tend to think about the past and the present in urban spaces.
Read more about how to join in person or online for this event.
Carl Huia and Aleasha Seaward performing Takiwātanga. Image supplied.
Spotlight – Jolt: celebrating dancers and challenging perspectives in Ōtautahi
Celebrating the unique qualities of dancers, whilst challenging perspectives about dance and disability, Creative Spaces recipient Jolt works closely with the disability community to illuminate their stories through vibrant performance.
In August 2022, operating out of Ōtautahi Christchurch, Jolt collaborated with one of its dancers Carl Te Hone Huia to create a performance piece called Takiwātanga.
Takiwātanga is the Māori word for autism, meaning “in his/her own time and place”. An autobiographical work exploring Carl’s view of the world – a view shaped by his whakapapa, his wairua, and his lived experience of autism – Takiwātanga was created to engage with iwi.
“Takiwātanga was the beginning of our journey to empower our dancers to tell their own stories. Carl was integral in developing the work – it was his words that were spoken and his memories that laid the basis for the piece,” said Artistic Director, Lyn Cotton.
Building upon the foundation set by Takiwātanga, Jolt have recently created another performance piece called Whakapapa.
“Whakapapa shares the stories of five jolt dancers: Robert Sopoaga (Samoa), Jono Bennett (Fijian Indian), Jokani Coe (Cook Islands/Samoa), Jacob Levington (Pakeha) and Joel Forman (Māori). Each of the stories are devised and performed by the dancers. They explore ideas of identity and connection to culture, history, and people,” said Cotton.
Whakapapa will premiere as part of the Christchurch Arts Centre “Off Centre” Festival on 5 March 2023. Get your tickets for Whakapapa here, and learn more about Jolt here.
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Hosted this year by Australia and New Zealand, 32 nations including Aotearoa will compete in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 from 20 July to 20 August.
There are currently play-offs for the remaining world cup spots and Football Ferns friendly matches in Hamilton and Auckland – check out the tournament schedule for games in your city. Volunteering opportunities and single match passes are also available – so don’t miss out!
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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