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MA PR: Minister’s plan sees museums and galleries as critical partners
28 August 2025
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Submission alert: Online Casino Gambling Bill
19 August 2025
Last week, Museums Aotearoa made a submission on the Online Casino Gambling Bill.
Te Papa named TripAdvisor’s top tourist attraction in New Zealand
24 July 2025
Congratulations to Te Papa, named top tourist attraction in New Zealand, and top 1% worldwide!
Have your Say: Conservators & Curators workforce development plan
21 July 2025
Have your say now on Torona Pakiakatia, the draft Māori and Pacific Conservators and Curators Workforce Development Plan. Closes 10 August 2025.
Good News in the North
09 July 2025
Kaipara District Council adopts targeted rates to support the three district museums.
Welcome Aboard! Changes to the MA Board
09 July 2025
Museums Aotearoa welcomes two new members to the governing board.
MA releases 2024 Annual Report
01 July 2025
Museums Aotearoa is proud to release it's 2024 Annual Report
A week of Advocacy
26 June 2025
It's been a busy week at MA of championing the interests of our sector as we work with multiple agencies on your behalf.
Final Call for Applications: Oxford Cultural Leaders Programme
04 June 2025
Applications for the renowned Oxford Cultural Leaders (OCL) residential leadership programme will close on Monday 16 June 2025. Cultural professionals from across the globe are encouraged to submit their applications for the unique opportunity to engage with world-class leadership development at the University of Oxford.
Connections Through Culture Grants OPEN
01 May 2025
Connections Through Culture grants support artists and cultural organisations, working across all art forms, to create new connections and collaborative projects between New Zealand and the UK.
Code of Ethics Review Update
30 April 2025
Museums Aotearoa is reviewing the 2013 Code of Ethics, and has formed a sub-committee to draft a CoE for review at the 2025 AGM.
Mina McKenzie Trust Deed Information
29 April 2025
At this year's Museums Aotearoa's AGM we are asking members to vote on an update of the Mina McKenzie Trust Deed.
Museums Aotearoa: Leaders' Summit 10-11 June 2025
16 April 2025
We held a two day leaders Summit at Te Manawa Palmerston North. Here is a snapshot of the gathering!
Resale Royalties Aotearoa reports first resale royalty
22 January 2025
The first resale royalty was successfully reported on 5 December, following the much anticipated launch of the Resale Royalty Scheme on 1 December, 2024.
MA Members Check-in Survey Results
22 January 2025
We asked our members how they are doing and how is MA doing to support them.
Why We Need Museums Now More Than Ever — The Importance of Museums
15 December 2024
To those who aren’t as passionate about the power of museums as readers of this blog, it can often seem that such institutions are merely places where forgotten objects go to enjoy their final years. But despite this, there’s a solid case to be made that the museum is more relevant today than ever.
Museums Aotearoa provides feedback on Amplify (Draft Arts Strategy)
14 December 2024
With the assistance of our members MA has submitted its Position Statement to MCH regarding Amplify: A creative and cultural strategy for New Zealand.
Tauranga museum: $128m project greenlit by city council
11 December 2024
Tauranga Councillors vote to continue with the $128.4m civic whare, museum and exhibition centre project.
Minister releases draft strategy for the creative sector
04 November 2024
Today 4 November, Min Goldsmith has released a draft creative sector strategy that outlines how the government will prioritise support for our creative and cultural sectors to 2030.
Useful Templates and Business Basics on All Things Museum
29 October 2024
This 'How to Build a Museum' guide includes useful templates for people right at the start of their museum-building journey and those looking to extend their knowledge.
Waikato Museum winners at Love The Centre Awards
24 October 2024
Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato is thrilled to announce Exscite, its interactive centre for discovery, won the prestigious Innovation Award at Hamilton's Central Business Association CBD Awards 2024.
Congratulations to the Best Design Awards Winners 2024
15 October 2024
Brought to you by The Designers Institute of New Zealand, The Best Design Awards showcase excellence in design. This year Museums Aotearoa members and partners won awards.
Congratulations to Tūhura Otago Museum: Finalist at 2024 NZ Tourism Awards
19 September 2024
Tūhura Otago Museum is a finalist in the Wayfinder Community Engagement Award 2024 at the NZ Tourism Awards
AI Technology Is Helping to “virtually unwrap” the Herculaneum scrolls
24 August 2024
AI Technology Is Helping Transform Unreadable 3,000-Year-Old ‘Chunks of Charcoal’ into Rediscovered Ancient Texts
Nelson museum turns to crowdfunding to keep treasures from being ruined
23 August 2024
Twenty million dollars of irreplaceable treasures are a few sandbags and plastic sheets away from ruin as Nelson Provincial Museum struggles to fund a new $14m watertight storage facility.
Museums Aotearoa Impact Report August 2024
14 August 2024
Museums Aotearoa releases its third Impact Report, August 2024.
Lottery fund opportunities and Museums and Art Galleries
05 August 2024
Museums Aotearoa met with Department of Internal Affairs on 2 August, regarding the Lotteries Funding landscape at the moment. Read on for funding information relating to the GLAM sector.
Museums Aotearoa appear at Select Committee hearing
05 August 2024
Museums Aotearoa Chief Executive, Adele Fitzpatrick and Auckland Museum Director, David Reeves appear at the Select Committee Hearing expressing concerns over the Privacy Amendment Act.
Immersive Gaming in the GLAM Sector
27 July 2024
Immersive gaming experiences are quickly becoming a great way of connecting with new audiences and sharing stories.
Regional Infrastructure Fund Update
30 June 2024
The Regional Infrastructure Fund is open to applications, but is mostly focused on loans and equity investments rather than grants.
Museums Aotearoa Performance Report 2023
29 May 2024
Museums Aotearoa publishes their 2023 Performance Report.
Museums Aotearoa Impact Report May 2024
19 May 2024
On behalf of the Museums Aotearoa Board, we are pleased to present the Impact Report for May 2024.
Keep the Lights On Campaign Closes on a High
16 May 2024
The Keep the Lights On for Museums and Galleries campaign closes.
Museums Aotearoa welcomes FENZ levy exemption for museums and galleries
08 April 2024
Museums Aotearoa has welcomed the announcement from DIA that museums and galleries have an exemption from paying levies to Fire and Emergency on the insured value of their collections.
Understand how Museums Aotearoa and National Services Te Paerangi work together
07 February 2024
Museums Aotearoa (MA) and National Services Te Paerangi (NSTP) have different roles, responsibilities and functions in the cultural, arts and heritage sector, but work together across our activities to help the sector thrive.
MA Impact report October 2023
27 November 2023
On behalf of the Museums Aotearoa Board, we are pleased to present the Impact Report for October 2023.
