Creative New Zealand is inviting tenders for a major research project that will consider and gauge the health of Māori heritage artforms across the country. The Health of Māori Heritage Arts is one of three research projects identified for completion in the Creative New Zealand Strategic Plan 2007-2010.

ARTSPACE appoints new Director

ARTSPACE is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Director, Emma Bugden.

Bugden joins ARTSPACE after two and a half years at the Te Tuhi Centre for the Arts in Manukau City, where she is credited with transforming a regional community organisation into a world-class public art gallery and bustling cultural hub.

Te Uhi Tā Moko Artists to attend the 4th International Tattoo Convention in London

Te Uhi a Mataora, a collective of Tā Moko Artists from Toi Māori, headed by renowned artist's Derek Lardelli and Mark Kopua, are sending two members of his art form team to attend the 4th International Tattoo Convention in London. This will be held on the 26-28 September 2008.

Writer David Young has been awarded the Fulbright-Creative New Zealand Pacific Writers' Residency.  Based at the University of Hawai'i's Centre for Pacific Studies, the three month residency is a partnership between Creative New Zealand, Fulbright New Zealand and the University of Hawai'i.

Three of New Zealand‘s most celebrated writers - WH (Bill) Oliver, Lloyd Jones and Elizabeth Smither were honoured at tonight's 2008 Prime Minister's Awards for Literary Achievement at Premier House in Wellington.

Each writer receives $60,000 in recognition of their significant contribution to New Zealand literature. The Awards are administered by Creative New Zealand.

Over 300 supporters from around the country converged on the Wellington Town Hall last night (Saturday) to celebrate the achievements of the recipients of Ngā Taonga Toi a Te Waka Toi - awards from Te Waka Toi, the Māori arts board of Creative New Zealand, the only national awards dedicated to Māori arts.