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7 March 2023
In this issue:
- Cyclone Gabrielle support
Round 3 Regeneration Fund public feedback now open
Manatū Taonga at Te Matatini
All in for Arts event series starts today
Lorde funds scholarships into research on Antarctica
Regeneration Fund Round 3 feedback now live
Tēnā koutou,
It has been an incredibly unsettling start to the year for many in the creative sector. With cleanup efforts to salvage or restore venues, marae, homes and businesses still underway, the long-term impact of Cyclone Gabrielle and flooding is hitting home.
Although I might be repeating what you’ve heard elsewhere, this update includes a list of support resources that are available. There’s a range of support for people, businesses and community groups we want to share, to ensure everyone can access this information.
I would also like to promote the heritage rescue ‘grab bag’ created by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. This collection of links and resources is helpful for people trying to figure out what to do with taonga and other items damaged by water and silt. There’s specific advice for taking care of photos, wharenui and urupā, as well as general recovery information.
Although the cleanup has put a lot of events and activities on hold, we are pushing on with Round 3 of the Cultural Sector Regeneration Fund. Public feedback is now live so if you’re interested, please check out the proposals and share your thoughts by 11.59pm, Sunday 19 March 2023.
Receiving more than 8,000 feedback responses for Round 2 was awesome, but it’s important to mention that this is not a popularity contest. We’re particularly interested in feedback from people or organisations who 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. Also, if you have submitted feedback on a proposal before, you don’t need to submit again. We will retain feedback received through each round and the collated feedback will be considered at each evaluation stage.
As always, we really appreciate busy creatives, artists, and professionals giving their time to read through proposals and share their feedback. We always look forward to reading what people share with us, and I can assure you that we have made better decisions as a result.
Finally, any Regeneration Fund applicants who have been affected by the recent flooding or Cyclone Gabrielle who need to change their application, please contact us as soon as possible at support.culture@mch.govt.nz. Our team is here to help.
Ngā mihi nui,
Joe Fowler
Pou Mataaho o Te Aka Tūhono Deputy Chief Executive, Investment and Outcomes
Cyclone Gabrielle support
Tairāwhiti and Hawke’s Bay are still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle and remain under a state of national emergency. Other regions previously covered by the emergency response (Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Wairarapa and Tararua) are now in a transition period. Read more on the Civil Defence website.
Local updates are provided by Civil Defence Emergency Management Groups.
If life, health or property is in immediate danger, call 111.
Financial support available:
Regional business support:
- Auckland Council Emergency Relief Fund
Government grants for recovery support - grants of up to $40,000 are available for businesses, employers, self-employed people and sole traders in seven regions:
Northland — NorthlandInc
Auckland — Auckland Business Chamber
Coromandel — Thames Coromandel District Council
Bay of Plenty — Toi Economic Development Agency
Tairāwhiti — Trust Tairāwhiti
Hawke’s Bay — Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce
Tararua — Tararua District Council
Non-financial support for businesses:
Further support may become available through the Red Cross, Mayoral Relief Funds and local councils. We will provide an update on available support via this newsletter.
Round 3 Regeneration Fund public feedback now open!
The third round of the Regeneration Fund public feedback opportunity is now live on the Manatū Taonga website. Anyone can give feedback once per proposal by Sunday 19 March 2023.
We are particularly 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.
If you have submitted feedback on a proposal before, you don’t need to submit again. We retain feedback received through each round and the collated feedback will be considered at each evaluation stage.
Applicants have been sent a link to their proposal’s survey which they can share with their community and stakeholders. Feel free to send any questions to the team at support.culture@mch.govt.nz
A 3D-printed replica of the Waiuku waka on display.
Tamariki playing with the kēmu kāri mahara.
Manatū Taonga at Te Matatini
“When I think of Te Matatini, it brings together the mahi of our tīpuna and represents the idea of the breath of life, Ko te hā,” said Lilybelle Pohatu, Poururu Parihaka Taonga Researcher at Manatū Taonga.
“The event itself continues to bring forth the narrative of life which we live by in Te Ao Māori. The key vessel of our mātauranga is explained in the elements of haka and waiata, that tell our story of who we are as Māori and what we represent.”
Two weeks ago, several of our kaimahi were privileged to be able to promote the Ministry’s mahi at Aotearoa’s top kapa haka event, Te Matatini. As well as supporting the Te Matatini leadership, Ministers and other dignitaries present at this incredible event, Manatū Taonga had a stall in the market village. The stall included resources about our Te Tai Whakaea and 28th Māori Battalion projects, and sets of kēmu kāri mahara, a matching game featuring commonly-found taonga tūturu. The cards proved a big hit with the many kura present during the weekdays.
Tamariki were drawn to our stall by the incredible 3D-printed replica of the Waiuku waka. The real waka, which is almost six metres long, was carved 250 years ago and is currently undergoing conservation treatment under the leadership of Ngāti Te Ata. It was awesome to see so many Te Matatini attendees, including many taiohi, engaging with this representation of Māori voyaging heritage. Big mihi to Scale Studios who produced the model which will now be used as an education resource.
All in for Arts event series starts today
The Arts Foundation Te Tumi Toi and Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are hitting the road for another round of All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou – a series of free breakfast events that shine a spotlight on creativity around the motu.
Each of the 10 events brings together an exciting mix of speakers, including local artists, businesspeople, rangatahi, Arts Foundation laureates and local politicians for coffee, kai and kōrero.
Events start today and will be hosted at 10 locations across the motu throughout March. Visit the Creative New Zealand website for event details and to register.
Ella Yelich-O’Connor (Lorde), pictured during her visit to Antarctica in 2019. Photo: supplied.
Lorde funds scholarships into research on Antarctica
Lorde has put her money where her mouth is and donated $120,000 to climate change science in Antarctica.
The singer visited Antarctica in 2019 with the Antarctica New Zealand Community Engagement Programme. She visited scientists in the field, learnt about Antarctica’s role in the global earth system and the impact climate change is having on the frozen continent.
On her return, Lorde produced a photographic book of her experience, Going South and has donated all the book’s proceeds, along with her own money, to fund the scholarship.
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.
Check out the FIFA website to find out more about the event, including volunteering opportunities and to register for tickets.
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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