August 21, 2017
Waitangi event planning starting now
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage Manatu Taonga is opening the coffers for communities and groups planning events in 2018 that commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Acting heritage operations manager Imelda Bargas says it is particularly encouraging projects that reflect a partnership between iwi, marae, local government, and community groups.
This year the Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund supported music festivals, Maori arts and crafts days, Treaty and rangatahi forums, events for migrant communities, tours, cultural performances, and other community events.
Grants from the fund average about $3000.
Applications close on October 9.
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