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“The issues resulting from the Kahukura Productions collapse have to be sorted out for the good of the New Zealand film-making and film-watching community,” Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard said today.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today signed the document that effects New Zealand's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

“I have been regularly briefed by the NZ Film Commission Board chairman on the Kahukura Productions Limited issue since it first became obvious that Kahukura was in financial difficulty,” said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today announced that the government is introducing legislation to enshrine the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra’s role as one of New Zealand’s cultural icons.

United Nations Year for Cultural Heritage had been a significant year in terms of focusing on the importance of preserving our cultural heritage for future generations, said Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

The World Series showcase of New Zealand music has finished with the promise of international opportunities for local musicians and record labels.

A new Standards Scheme to promote excellence in New Zealand’s museums has been launched at Te Papa by Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard.

Prime Minister Helen Clark today announced that applications were being invited from local government and the community for events associated with Waitangi Day next year.

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard said that this week’s call for technology partners represented an important stage in the development of the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand.

Monday 14 October 2002, 8:00am, North Harbour Stadium

This is a significant day for Northland as this port opens the region to the significant economic and social benefits which bigger vessels and cargo can bring.

Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Judith Tizard expressed her sadness at the death today of Maui Dalvanius Prime (Tainui, Ngâpuhi, Ngâti Ruanui, Tuwharetoa, Ngâ Rauru, Pakakohi, Ngai Tahu), and paid tribute to the part he played in bringing Mâori culture to the fore, most significantly through contemporary Mâori music.

PM:The Cabinet today has had a discussion on the issue of leaky buildings—it’s the first meeting we’ve had since the report from the overview group commissioned by the Building Industry Authority, since it put its report forward.

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today said that the success of the New Zealand film Whale Rider at the Toronto Film Festival was a wonderful boost for the local film industry.

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard has launched a website that will promote the hundreds of cultural activities available to New Zealanders and international visitors during the America’s Cup period.

Thank you for inviting me to this opening ceremony for the Wairarapa Youth Arts Festival.

Today is a special day for another reason too : it is the first anniversary of the appalling terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington DC.

Congratulating the commitment, enthusiasm and professionalism of those involved in the Edwin Fox Society.