28 May 2020

Covid-19: Major funding boost for NZ arts sector

From The Panel, 4:25 pm on 28 May 2020

The government today announced a multi-million dollar funding boost to help Aotearoa's arts and cultural sector recover from the impact of Covid-19.

Te Papa's chief executive Courtney Johnston joins the Panel to discuss this development and also celebrates the reopening of Te Papa after 68 days.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the government's funding boost for the art sector at Te Papa.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the government's funding boost for the art sector at Te Papa. Photo: RNZ / Yvette McCullough