Election 2011: Arts policies
New Zealanders headed to the polls on Saturday 26 November for the 2011 General Election.
Below are links to Arts, Culture and Heritage policies from political parties (in alphabetical order), media commentary and other relevant stories.
You can also find and add more on The Big Idea using the Election 2011 tag.
- Arts, Culture and Heritage Policies
Further information: List and links to registered political parties in NZ
- Politician Responses
The New Zealand Society of Authors National Council asked the major political parties in October 2011 for responses to a range of issues of concern to them including The Arts Council, Copyright Infringement, The Public Lending Right, Internal Affairs and the National Library and New Zealand at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
- Media coverage
Stuff: Cash promises for the arts
NZ Herald: Janet McAllister - Ironies in acres of arts policy white space
- Election Day
The 2011 General Election is on 26 November.
A Referendum on the voting system taking place at the same time.
The creative world keeps on turning with lots of events on this Saturday. See and list yours here.
Some events, like the NZ Ukulele Festival at Waitakere’s Trust Stadium, have even provided a polling booth!
Here's a list of where to vote
- Fun Stuff
Our representatives in parliament have had some of their most memorable moments captured on camera! To prime you for the polls NZ On Screen presents a collection showcasing New Zealand politics on screen.
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| Greensartscultureandheritage2011.pdf | 173.96 KB |
| Labourartscultureandhertiage2011.pdf | 482.52 KB |
| Nationalartscultureheritage2011.pdf | 98.9 KB |
