Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Emma Spooner is a Policy Manager in the Arts department at Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage since February 2021. Prior to this role, Emma served in various managerial and advisory positions at the Ministry for Primary Industries and the Department of Corrections in New Zealand. Emma also worked as a Research Facilitator at Crown Forestry Rental Trust. Emma holds a Master of Arts in History from The University of Waikato, completed in 2006.
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage’s purpose is Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi | Culture is thriving, The people are well. Manatū Taonga leads government work in the arts, heritage, sports and broadcasting sectors. The Ministry supports many of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultural sector organisations; advises government on cultural matters and provides research and resources for everyone to access. The organisations it funds deliver a wide range of cultural experiences for all to enjoy.