Tag: Grant Robertson

“Strengthening our national archives and libraries” Hon Grant Robertson MP Assoc Minister of Arts Culture and Heritage Media Release

Strengthening our national archives and libraries

A new programme of work is underway to strengthen the contribution our national archives and libraries can make to New Zealand’s culture and democracy, Internal Affairs Minister Tracey Martin and the Associate Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant Robertson said on Wednesday.

“The National Library of New Zealand, Archives New Zealand and the audio-visual archive Ngā Taonga Sound and Vision have vital roles in our democratic and cultural infrastructure,” says Grant Robertson. (more…)

“Town Hall decision a boost for city heritage” Grant Robertson M.P. Media Release (Labour Party)

Robertson_Grant-Big"Christchurch City Council’s decision to save the Christchurch Town Hall represents a line in the sand for heritage buildings in Christchurch, says Labour’s Arts, Culture and Heritage spokesperson Grant Robertson."

The Media Release is as follows: (more…)

“Time to stop the heritage destruction madness” Media Release From Grant Robertson M.P. Arts Culture and Heritage Spokesperson (Labour)

Robertson_Grant-Big“The news that the historic McLean’s Mansion is to be demolished is the latest blow to Christchurch’s heritage. With no apparent plan from the government or local authorities to protect the city’s heritage hundreds of buildings with cultural and historical significance are being torn down."
Media Release is as follows: (more…)

Updated: The Roles Have Been Changed In A Reshuffle- Grant Robertson M.P. – The New Labour Party Spokesperson For Arts Culture and Heritage

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Image: Labour Party (NZ)

Grant Robertson the Deputy Labour Party Leader is now the Labour Spokerperson for Arts, Culture and Heritage.

Of interest there are two Associate Labour Spokespersons for Arts Culture and Heritage.
Jacinda Ardern M.P. &  Darien Fenton M.P. (more…)