Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
Steve Watters has a robust background in history and education, currently serving as a Historian at the Ministry for Culture and Heritage since July 2005. Prior to this role, Steve Watters was the Head of Social Sciences at Wellington High School from 1997 to 2004. Educationally, Steve Watters earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History from Victoria University of Wellington between 1982 and 1985.
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.