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The iconic Carillon bells have not sounded out across Pukeahu National War Memorial Park since 2020, due to earthquake strengthening to the carillon tower. Manatū Taonga has revealed a new approach to ensure visitors hear the instrument played again soon.

Exterior image of the Carillon Tower at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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Exterior image of the Carillon Tower at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

New approach for Carillon at National War Memorial reflects Anzac connection

The iconic Carillon bells have not sounded out across Pukeahu National War Memorial Park since 2020, due to earthquake strengthening to the carillon tower. Manatū Taonga has revealed a new approach to ensure visitors hear the instrument played again soon.

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Group of men in raincoats and hats holding signs facing off against men in police uniforms

75th anniversary of the 1951 waterfront dispute

The waterfront dispute of 1951 was the largest industrial confrontation in New Zealand’s history. Fought at a time of rising Cold War tensions, it polarised politics and divided the union movement.

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Purple Poppy Day at Pukeahu

On Wednesday 24 February, tamariki and whānau are invited to come together for a Purple Poppy Day commemoration at Pukeahu.

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Crowds sitting outside at a music festival on Waitangi Day

Support for community events to commemorate Waitangi Day 2026

Funding has been provided to 29 community events across New Zealand to commemorate Waitangi Day in 2026.

Our websitesŌ mātou paetukutuku

Our websites help the peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand reconcile their past and tell their culture and heritage stories.

E āwhina ana ā mātou paetukutuku, tā hoki i ngā iwi o Aotearoa kia whakamārire i tō rātou hītori me te kōrero i ngā kōrero ā-ahurea, ā-tukunga ihotanga hoki.

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We manage the Crown’s relationship with a range of Crown entities and non-government organisations in the arts, media, heritage and sport sectors.

E whakahaere ana mātou i te hononga a te Karauna ki te whānuitanga o ngā hinonga me ngā rōpū whakahaere tē kāwanatanga i roto i ngā rāngai toi, arapāho, tukunga ihotanga, hākinakina hoki.

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