Media Releases

On 24 June, Aotearoa New Zealand celebrates its first Matariki public holiday. For some, Matariki will be a relatively new event in their annual calendar, but for others it’s a well-established tra … read more

Artists Muhammad and Sameera Waqas share a love for the unique beauty of Arabic calligraphy. Meaning ‘Eid Blessings’, Eid Mubarak is the first stamp issue from NZ Post to recognise New Zealand’s Musli … read more

For many centuries flowers have been used to celebrate, commemorate and mourn our most significant events. As early as 2500 BCE Egyptians were creating elaborate floral displays for burials and proces … read more

In 2022 the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra Te Tira Pūoro o Aotearoa (NZSO) marks 75 years of bringing the timeless joys of classical music to audiences in Aotearoa and around the world. One of the wor … read more

In 2019 the New Zealand Government announced that there was to be more New Zealand history taught in schools. This came after growing calls from New Zealanders, particularly young people, who were lit … read more