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3 February 2023
In this issue:
- Support available for Auckland
- Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund events near you
- Coverage for screen productions extended
- Key dates for Round 3 of Regeneration Fund
- Sector input shapes Long-term insights briefing
- Spotlight: Creative Kids Trust supporting tamariki to flourish
Looking forward for 2023
Tēnā tātou, tālofa lava, greetings to you all.
Firstly, I hope you all are keeping safe and well. My thoughts are with the people and communities who have been affected by the flooding and severe weather across much of Te Ika-a-Māui. Although this has been devastating to watch unfold, it has been heartening to see communities, central government and local government rally together to support those who have been affected.
Closer to Wellington, the other big news this week was the Cabinet reshuffle. I want to acknowledge the mahi of Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern and Hon Kiritapu Allan who have played a vital role in supporting the sector during their time as Associate Ministers. I’m looking forward to working with Hon Willow-Jean Prime who is our new Associate Minister. And of course, I congratulate Hon Carmel Sepuloni on her new role as Deputy Prime Minister who retains the Arts Culture and Heritage portfolio.
The Long-Term Insights Briefing, a future-focused report we launched last week, outlines a range of options and opportunities for the Ministry to support the long-term vitality of the sector. We were extremely grateful for the valuable insights provided by more than 150 organisations and individuals who contributed to this briefing.
One of the themes which came up was climate change. Clearly this is a topic that is front of mind for people working in the cultural sector, especially given recent weather events. Creatives are keen to see the sector operate in a more sustainable way, and there are real concerns about how we protect heritage and taonga in coastal areas, for example. I invite you to read the briefing and think about how the priorities it outlines align with your work and what matters to you. There will be opportunities to share your thoughts with us when we revisit this later in the year.
This weekend, however, I’m looking forward to commemorating Waitangi Day and would like to give a shout out to some of the many events we have had the privilege of supporting up and down the motu. Be sure to check if there's something happening in your community.
Although it seems to have been a rocky start to the year, I remain optimistic for the cultural sector. As a Ministry, we will be here to support you, the arts, culture and heritage communities, to help ensure culture in Aotearoa New Zealand thrives.
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, The people are well
Ngā manaakitanga o te wā,
Leauanae Laulu Mac Leauanae
Tumu Whakarae, Chief Executive of Manatū Taonga
Support available for Auckland
Information about what support is available for Auckland, and where you can get help, is provided in the All-of-government welfare factsheet. This factsheet has also been translated and is available in alternate formats.
Auckland severe weather welfare factsheet
Auckland updates:
Auckland Emergency Management website
Auckland Emergency Management Facebook
Northland updates:
Civil Defence Northland Facebook
Northland Regional Council website
National Civil Defence:
www.civildefence.govt.nz
Civil Defence Facebook
Financial support:
Work and Income support
MusicHelps support for music community
Photo credit: Tauranga Moana Waitangi Day Dawn Service Organising Committee
Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund events near you
This Monday is not just about the far North – Waitangi Day is for all of Aotearoa, wherever you are.
This year, 29 events from Te Anau to Hokianga and the Chatham Islands received funding from Manatū Taonga to commemorate Waitangi Day 2023 in innovative ways.
The annual Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supports community groups, local councils and tangata whenua to work together to organise events that deepen and broaden our shared understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
With so many exciting events planned, we hope that all New Zealanders will be able to engage with this important kaupapa up and down the motu.
View the full list of events to see what’s happening near you
Coverage for screen productions extended
Access to the Screen Production Recovery Fund has been extended from 31 January to 30 June 2023, and expanded to cover productions funded by Te Māngai Pāho.
These changes to the Fund provide crucial additional support and certainty to the New Zealand screen sector, and its financiers, through the busy summer filming period and into 2023
Screen productions can access full eligibility criteria, and apply for funding, via the New Zealand Film Commission, NZ On Air and Te Māngai Pāho websites.
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 input shapes Long-term insights briefing
Manatū Taonga has published its inaugural Long-term Insights Briefing for the cultural sector. The briefing explores five key areas that will influence the vibrancy and resilience of the cultural sector ecosystem in the future.
The five priorities for the sector that emerged as the focus for this briefing are: Te Ao Māori; funding, investment and value; population change; digital technologies; and climate change. The briefing provides a critical analysis of each of these topics, developed following in-depth consultation with people living throughout Aotearoa.
We were really pleased and grateful to have such a high level of feedback – with more than 150 individuals and organisations from the cultural sector contributing to this inaugural briefing. If you want to have your say, there will be further opportunities to be involved when we start work on the next briefing later this year.
Artworks produced by tamariki who participated in a Creative Kids Trust 'artreach' programme.
Spotlight: Creative Kids Trust supporting tamariki
Using music, movement and art to provide a safe space for tamariki to grow and flourish, Creative Kids Trust facilitates growth in children, helping them to develop a healthy sense of self.
Building upon funding from the Creative Spaces initiative, Creative Kids Trust will expand its ‘artreach’ programmes across the Marlborough region – in particular, seeking to offer music and visual arts therapy services to the Picton community.
“Artistic therapy is a powerful yet gentle way of helping our body, mind and soul to tap into its own healthy processes,” said Artistic Therapist, Emma Toy.
“It can bring a welcome relief for anyone needing support for their emotional or physical wellbeing.”
Working with Picton School, the programme enabled students between 7-8 years old to experience the therapeutic benefits of the creative arts in a safe and small group setting.
“My favourite thing that I did was everything, but especially the clay. It made me very happy,” a young participant reflected.
“I loved everything way too much. It made me feel relaxed and I liked doing the painting and colouring-in the best,” another young participant said.
You can find out more about the Creative Kids Trust and the services they provide on their website.
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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