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He Waka Tipua

A report prepared in May 2025 by Professor Sir Derek Lardelli, Kiwa Hammond, Heemi Eruera, Dr Kahutoi Te Kanawa and Dr Gerard O’Regan to provide observations and insights on the potential provenance of the waka partially excavated on Rēkohu-Wharekauri-Chatham Island.

Report cover showing a close up view of a plaited fibres and sand against a dark brown wooden surface.

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Drawing of a green floral wreath with white flowers

Remembrance Ceremony

Mark the 80th anniversary of the End of the Second World War at a remembrance ceremony in the Hall of Memories at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park 11am on Friday 15 August 2025.

23 July, 2025

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A metal cross with Mt Erebus in background covered in snow.

Potential Christchurch sites for National Erebus Memorial shared with families

The potential sites shared with Erebus families and members of Operation Overdue are Avon Riverbank, Cracroft Reserve and St James’ Church grounds.

16 July, 2025

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5 floral wreaths alongside the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior

Vietnam Veterans' Day 2025

Mark Vietnam Veterans' Day at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park 11 am on Monday 18 August 2025.

14 July, 2025

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Appointments to the Broadcasting Standards Authority

Karyn Fenton-Ellis has been appointed to the Board of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and current member John Gillespie has been reappointed.

14 July, 2025

Our websitesŌ mātou paetukutuku

Our websites help the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand reconcile their past and tell their culture and heritage stories.

E āwhina ana ā mātou paetukutuku, tā hoki i ngā iwi o Aotearoa kia whakamārire i tō rātou hītori me te kōrero i ngā kōrero ā-ahurea, ā-tukunga ihotanga hoki.

Our entities Ō mātou hinonga

We manage the Crown’s relationship with a range of Crown entities and non-government organisations in the arts, media, heritage and sport sectors.

E whakahaere ana mātou i te hononga a te Karauna ki te whānuitanga o ngā hinonga me ngā rōpū whakahaere tē kāwanatanga i roto i ngā rāngai toi, arapāho, tukunga ihotanga, hākinakina hoki.

Entities overview