Wellington, Sept 30 NZPA - The Government wants to convince more of the country's wealthy to donate money to the arts. A group of wealthy philanthropists has been convened to discuss ways to achieve this.

Wellington, Aug 17 NZPA - Darrin Haimona was reappointed and Nathan Gray and Matanuku Mahuika given their first term on the Maori Arts Board of Creative New Zealand, Te Waka Toi. Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Christopher Finlayson announced the appointments today.

Wellington, July 28 NZPA - A former Green MP and a prominent National Party member have been appointed by the Government to arts related boards. Arts Minister Chris Finlayson announced today he had appointed Wira Gardiner to the Te Papa board.