Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 12, 2022 4:31:02 GMT 12
SUPPORT FOR NEW WINTER FESTIVALS IN LOWER SOUTH ISLAND TE WAIPOUNAMU
Two new winter festivals in the lower South Island are getting government backing through an annual fund that supports start-up events to become internationally significant.
Minister Stuart Nash says government support for the events will lift the profile of Māori arts and culture associated with Matariki, or the Māori New Year in Te Waipounamu, South Island.
“It will receive seed funding of $100,000, linked to further work on a governance structure and development of the event itself. Matariki Mackenzie is also potentially eligible for further funding of up to $100,000 per year for two further years.
“Feast Matariki will receive initial development funding of $75,000 and may also be eligible for further funding of up to $100,000 per year for two further years. Event organisers have a vision to develop the event into a nationwide celebration of food around Matariki........
www.miragenews.com/support-for-new-winter-festivals-in-lower-south-741329/
Two new winter festivals in the lower South Island are getting government backing through an annual fund that supports start-up events to become internationally significant.
Minister Stuart Nash says government support for the events will lift the profile of Māori arts and culture associated with Matariki, or the Māori New Year in Te Waipounamu, South Island.
“It will receive seed funding of $100,000, linked to further work on a governance structure and development of the event itself. Matariki Mackenzie is also potentially eligible for further funding of up to $100,000 per year for two further years.
“Feast Matariki will receive initial development funding of $75,000 and may also be eligible for further funding of up to $100,000 per year for two further years. Event organisers have a vision to develop the event into a nationwide celebration of food around Matariki........
www.miragenews.com/support-for-new-winter-festivals-in-lower-south-741329/