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Two Cars, One Night, written and directed by New Zealander Taika Waititi, has won the Grand Jury Prize for best international short film at the AFI Los Angeles Film Festival

It’s a great pleasure to be invited to celebrate one of our eminent writers, Dick Scott, and to launch his latest work – his own history of the past 81 years – Dick Scott: A Radical Writer’s Life.

The Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced final approval for the grant of $1.177 million (GST incl) to the Tasman Bays Heritage Trust for the redevelopment of the Nelson Provincial Museum.

Greater opportunities for New Zealand artists overseas and stronger support for regional arts initiatives are among the many achievements highlighted in CNZs Annual Report

New Zealand's Antarctic Heritage Trust will soon begin conservation work on Sir Ernest Shackleton’s historic Antarctic hut.

Internationally acclaimed New Zealand choreographer Douglas Wright has been awarded the Creative New Zealand Choreographic Fellowship to research and develop new work.

Filming is underway for what promises to be another exciting NZ film.

Arts and culture news from the Office of Judith Tizard

Tonight's awards celebrate the achievements of three outstanding contributors to New Zealand literature.

A recent report shows the Pathways to Arts and Cultural Employment (PACE)scheme is helping more people than ever find employment.

The government will fully fund the construction of the Kerikeri Heritage Bypass, designed to protect historic Kemp House and the Stone Store.

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, Helen Clark, today presented a significant New Zealand painting to the people of Masterton.

In My Father's Den has received one of the top awards at the Toronto Film Festival.

A website launched today by Creative New Zealand and the Australia Council for the Arts will be a valuable resource for arts professionals.

First reading of the Historic Places Amendment Bill

The government has adopted new standards to ensure its historic heritage properties are well cared for.

Judith Tizard today announced the appointment of John Campbell and the re-appointment of Denny Morris to the National War Memorial Advisory Council.

Helen Clark has announced that the government is investing $20 million in two Auckland University projects that will support innovation and excellence

Enhancing the role of the Historic Places Trust is the object of a new Bill introduced to Parliament

Measures are in place to help Bay of Plenty residents hit by floods.

The government will inject an extra $415.7m over three years for more affordable primary health care for everyone belonging to PHOs, plus standard prescription charges at $3 per item or less, higher subsidies for flu injections for older people, and other benefits.

Judith Tizard announces the appointment of Alastair Carruthers as Chair of the Arts Board of Creative New Zealand and the re-appointment of two other members, Judith Fyfe and Graeme Gorton.

Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of Keri Kaa as a member of the Board of Te Waka Toi.

Judith Tizard announces the re-appointment of three members to the Board of Te Papa.