What the budget means for the arts
The government requires 2% baseline savings from the Arts, Culture and Heritage agencies it funds. This will be spread across nearly every funded cultural entity including Ministry for Culture and Heritage, CNZ, NZ On Air, RNZ, Te Papa, Te Matatini, NZ Music Commission, NZSO, and more.
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