Labour Party

Labour welcomes funding for Q Theatre

07.11.2008

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the grant of up to $6 million for Auckland's Q Theatre.

Clark said that the grant, from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, will contribute to building the new $21 million theatre in central Auckland.

"This is great news for the Q Theatre and for Auckland's arts community. It will include a flexible main auditorium with seating for 350 to 46... more +

Labour welcomes funding for Q Theatre

Helen Clark

07.11.2008

Minister Helen Clark and Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard today welcomed the grant of up to $6 million for Auckland's Q Theatre.

Helen Clark said that the grant, from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, will contribute to building the new $21 million theatre in central Auckland.

"This is great news for the Q Theatre and for Auckland's arts community. It will include a flexible main auditorium with seating for 350... more +

Support for arts good for economy

Judith Tizard

06.11.2008

Associate Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Judith Tizard says Labour's arts policy release today emphasises jobs, continues support for major organisations in film and music and focuses on regional and community development - all of which will help the sector to flourish.

"Labour in government has been strongly committed to creating opportunities in and supporting the Arts, Culture and Heritage sector. Our policies for the future reaffirm this strong commitment," said Judith Tizard.

"Continuing to increase the level of funding and support to the portfolio i... more +