Administered programs that offer training and facilities to support the production of skilled performance or craft. Managing specialised institutions or schemes to foster artistic talent at individual or community level. Included were the provision of scholarships and study grants.

 

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The Governments role in protecting and managing the nations cultural heritage was first exercised around 1865, with the founding of the Colonial Museum in Wellington. Culture and Heritage controlled management and care of the arts, media, cultural heritage and sports organisations. Advised government on cultural matters and provided research and resources for everyone to access.

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Historic places management and protection of ancestral sites and heritage buildings in New Zealand, was set up through the Historic Places Act 1954. Promoted the identification, protection, preservation and conservation of the historical and cultural heritage of New Zealand. This included the management of the register of historic places, historic areas, wahi tapu and wahi tapu areas.

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This function was originally administered by the Colonial Secretary's Office, and later Internal Affairs.

The function of preserving historic graves and monuments in over 81 sites throughout New Zealand was managed by the Ministry of Culture and Heritage. A large number of these originated from the New Zealand Wars of 1840-1872, South African War, World War I and World War II. Other various types of national monuments erected by the New Zealand government were also managed by Culture and Heritage, they commemorated former Prime Ministers such as Michael Joseph Savage, Richard Seddon and William Massey.  They also liaised with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and assisted with locating overseas war graves in Commonwealth cemeteries.

 

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The administration of the government's funding contributions to the following performing arts organisations: Creative New Zealand, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (NZSO), Royal New Zealand Ballet, Aotearoa Traditional Maori Performing Arts Society, National Youth Orchestra, New Zealand Drama School: Te Kura Toi Whakaari o Aotearoa, New Zealand School of Dance, New Zealand Opera Ltd.

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