From: Julia Luty
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 1:58 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: RE: TPs re Te Papa protest by 1:40pm please
No problem. On RNZ now https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/504446/te-papa-panel-with-te-tiriti-o-waitangi-
translation-damaged-by-protesters
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 1:57 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: RE: TPs re Te Papa protest by 1:40pm please
Thanks!
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, 11 December 2023 1:54 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>; Arati Waldegrave <[email address]>
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Cc: Ministerial and OIA Enquiries <[email address]>; Media <[email address]>
Subject: FW: TPs re Te Papa protest by 1:40pm please
Importance: High
Kia ora kōrua
As requested, see below the lines on protest activity at Te Papa.
Let me know if you require anything further.
Talking points:
A protest action occurred on level four of Te Papa today at midday.
The wooden display panel showing the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi was damaged with
spray paint and some kind of power tool.
No museum collection items were damaged.
It is very disappointing to hear that a Te Papa display has been damaged.
This is a developing situation, and it is an operational matter for Te Papa and the Police.
Vandalism of public property is not okay, and Te Papa (“Our Place”) belongs to all New Zealanders.
Background notes:
The protestors are still on site and the situation is ongoing.
Protest groups occupied Te Papa in 2021 calling for a replacement for The Treaty.
‘The Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a Nation’ is a permanent exhibit at Te Papa.
Ngā mihi
Julia Luty (she/her) Pou Arataki o Te Pae Tuitui Kōrero | Manager Communications and Engagement
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage
9(2)(a)
| Email [email address]
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Cullture is thriving, The people are well
From: Keegan Platten <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 1:01 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: FW: TPs re Te Papa protest by 1:40pm please
Importance: High
FYI
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 12:58 PM
To: Keegan Platten <[email address]>
Subject: FW: TPs re Te Papa protest by 1:40pm please
Importance: High
FYI Direction from PMO - Any short background and TPs (even just “this is what we know” and we suggest “no
comment”)
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Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
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From: Julia Luty
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:33 AM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COMMISSIONING - Lines - Protecting displays, art, taonga, etc
Many thanks
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:28 AM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COMMISSIONING - Lines - Protecting displays, art, taonga, etc
Liz, midday report.
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
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From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 9:26 AM
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From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 1:23 PM
To: Hugh Chesterman <[email address]>
Cc: Ministerial and OIA Enquiries <[email address]>; Media <[email address]>
Subject: CM: RE: COMMISSIONING - Lines - Protecting displays, art, taonga, etc
Sorry for now acknowledging this was received. Apparently the interview went well, thank you for pulling this together!
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
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From: Hugh Chesterman <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 11:13 AM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Cc: Ministerial and OIA Enquiries <[email address]>; Media <[email address]>
Subject: RE: COMMISSIONING - Lines - Protecting displays, art, taonga, etc
Importance: High
Whether this kind of protest/vandalism is common
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This kind of vandalism is very rare in museums in New Zealand, and it is very disappointing to see.
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Protests have happened at Te Papa and other museums over the years but they are quite uncommon.
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Vandalism of public property is not okay, and Te Papa (“Our Place”) belongs to all New Zealanders.
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While everyone has the right to protest, I do not condone any forms or acts of vandalism to the displays and
collections held by our national museum.
Museum security and what can be done short/long term to safeguard artwork (noting that this is largely operational)
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I have confidence in Te Papa’s management of the situation and safety of people and property.
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Protection of people and taonga within Te Papa, are for Te Papa to manage appropriately in accordance with
their own policies.
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Museums in New Zealand will make their own arrangements for balancing visitor experience with appropriate
security, such as putting objects behind protective glass or employing security staff.
The importance of safe museums in NZ
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Museums should be a safe space for the public.
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Public museums including Te Papa have security measures in place to ensure that people can freely and safely
enjoy these spaces and learn about the unique history of New Zealand.
The high-level lines from the Te Papa situation that were sent across yesterday (highlight is an updated message)
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Situation
o
A protest action occurred on level four of Te Papa yesterday at midday.
o
The wooden display panel showing the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi The
Treaty of Waitangi was damaged with spray paint and some kind of power tool.
o
No museum collection items were damaged.
o
Protesters were removed from the premises by Police. o
Te Papa is focussed on the safety of everyone in the museum, and on the protection of taonga in their
care.
o
The protest is being handled by Te Papa and the Police.
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The exhibit
o
The Signs of a Nation display is closed until further notice.
o
This display shows English and te reo Māori versions of the Treaty. Information panels highlight the
differences and the tensions that arise from the translations.
o
A contemporary English translation by Sir Hugh Kāwharu sits in the middle, enabling English speakers to
understand the discrepancies between the English translation and the te reo original.
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Reaction to the protest
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While I respect the right of people to protest, it is very disappointing to hear that a Te Papa display has
been damaged.
o
Vandalism of public property is not okay, and Te Papa (“Our Place”) belongs to all New Zealanders.
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Background notes
o
Protest groups occupied Te Papa in 2021 calling for a replacement for The Treaty.
o
Te Papa has engaged with Te Waka Hourua before, including releasing information under the Official
Information Act.
o
‘The Treaty of Waitangi: Signs of a Nation’ is a permanent exhibit at Te Papa.
Any work programmes around the protection of Taonga Tūturu, protection of art
(Please note that Taonga Tūturu and the Protected Objects Act 1975 are not very relevant to this particular issue.)
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Protection of art – The insurance and protection of art and exhibitions are operational matters for institutions
to manage.
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The government can support significant touring exhibitions for New Zealand institutions through an indemnity
scheme. This supports significant international exhibitions to come to our museums but does not apply to
permanent collections.
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From: Julia Luty
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:34 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Te Papa protest
Thanks
From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:33 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Te Papa protest
Yep, no worries.
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
9(2)(a)
| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, 13 December 2023 4:31 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Te Papa protest
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FYI below. Are you ok for me to pass on Michael’s details to Adele of Museums Aotearoa?
From: Adele Fitzpatrick <[email address]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 4:10 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>; Kate Camp <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Te Papa protest
Kia ora kōrua
I ended up being interviewed this morning on RNZ, article here and audio here just in case you don’t already have the
links. Kate, I hope you’re ok with how that went.
Do either of you know if Minister Goldsmith has a press sec yet? If so, can you please pass on the contact details as I’d
like to connect over this.
Ngā mihi nui,
Adele
From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 12:16 PM
To: Kate Camp <[email address]>, Adele Fitzpatrick <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Te Papa protest
Many thanks Adele
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 11:42 AM
To: Adele Fitzpatrick <[email address]>; Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Te Papa protest
Thanks Adele.
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From: Adele Fitzpatrick <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 11:25:18 AM
To: Kate Camp <[email address]>; Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Te Papa protest
Kia ora
Just to keep you both in the loop, RNZ approached me for interview on Midday Report but the minister is now doing it.
They will probably still want to interview me for news bulletin and maybe Checkpoint.
Here’s the type of messaging I would say:
Museums and galleries have been targeted overseas as places to stage protests and get attention. The institutions have
responded by covering some arts with glass and not allowing any bags or drink bottles.
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M+Gs shouldn’t turn into high- security places like airports. They have always been - and should remain – safe places for
their communities. They are places to learn, to debate and sometimes be confronting but they shouldn’t be a protest
platform where priceless taonga and artworks are damaged.
It’s important we find a balance between security measures that protect our visitors, staff and exhibitions while
preserving museums and galleries as places of freedom. It’s a real challenge.
Absolute security means keeping everything in storerooms and let nobody in.
But the very real and more likely situation is an increase in insurance and security costs and other levies that increase in
line with insurance premiums. And this is when our M+Gs are grossly underfunded as it is. We cannot absorb additional
costs.
Is this cancel culture?
Our sector encourages constructive debate and discussion, but that’s not what happened here. We are very aware of
history changing over time and the different lenses that can be applied as thinking changes. That comes back to funding
that our sector doesn’t have – it’s very costly to change exhibitions and to always reflect contemporary thinking.
Any feedback/further info is very welcome.
Ngā mihi,
Adele
9(2)(a)
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 10:18 AM
To: Adele Fitzpatrick <[email address]>
Subject: Te Papa protest
For your information.
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 10:17 AM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Information for MCH
Kia ora Julia, the updated statement that we will be basing our public comment on today. We are not intending at this
stage to do any further media today, but obviously still getting requests and things could change. I will keep you in the
loop. Answers to your specific questions are in your email text below. Happy to chat through anything by phone.
STATEMENT FOR MCH TUESDAY 10AM (plus answers to specific questions in the text of your email)
A protest action occurred on level four of Te Papa Monday 11 December at midday.
The wooden display panel showing the English version of Te Tiriti o Waitangi was damaged with spray paint and
some kind of power tool.
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No museum collection items were damaged.
Protesters were removed from the premises by Police.
Level four of the museum was closed for the afternoon but has re-opened today. The damage is visible to
visitors.
Our focus is on the safety of everyone in our museum, and on the protection of the taonga in our care.
We respect the right of people to express their views and to protest but we are disappointed that the group has
damaged this museum display.
This display shows English and te reo Māori versions of the Treaty. Information panels highlight the differences.
Noting that this exhibition does not contain the Treaty itself – it is a display only.
This display shows English and te reo Māori versions of the Treaty. Information panels highlight the differences
and the tensions that arise from the translations.
A contemporary English translation by Sir Hugh Kawharu sits in the middle, enabling English speakers to
understand the discrepancies between the English translation and the te reo original.
The exhibition is more than 25 years old, it has evolved over time, and it will continue to evolve.
Te Papa has never shied away from constructive debate and discussion.
The exhibition is a space for debating the meaning and application of the Treaty. It’s designed to spark and
support conversation.
Te Papa has always operated in the space of the important conversations in New Zealand.
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 9:39 AM
To: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Subject: RE: Media coverage of protest
Kia ora Kate
For your info, Minister Goldsmith will be interviewed on midday report on the protest today. We’ve been asked to
provide lines on the below and we’ll draw on the excellent material you provided to us. Justice and Treaty Negotiations
are also providing lines to support the Minister.
The high-level lines from the Te Papa situation that were sent across yesterday (updated)
Whether this kind of protest/vandalism is common. There is an international trend of protesters targeting
galleries and museums. We are not aware of any similar instances in New Zealand.
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Museum security and what can be done short/long term to safeguard artwork (noting that this is largely
operational). Te Papa does a full review of security settings after any incident. There is always a balance
between providing access to the public, and safeguarding items on display.
Any work programmes around the protection of Taonga Tūturu, protection of art. This isn’t relevant to this
situation – the item damaged is a display piece not a collection item.
The importance of safe museums in NZ. Museums provide spaces for important conversations about New
Zealand history and identity.
Ngā mihi
Julia Luty (she/her) Pou Arataki o Te Pae Tuitui Kōrero | Manager Communications and Engagement
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture & Heritage
9(2)(a)
| Email [email address]
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Cullture is thriving, The people are well
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Monday, December 11, 2023 8:35 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Media coverage of protest
Key media stories below. We issued a short factual statement through the afternoon to many outlets including AFP and
AAP international news wire services.
We gave four interviews: One News, RNZ Checkpoint, Stuff and Newstalk ZB / Herald (they share content). All
other interview requests have been declined.
We will do a full report of media tomorrow but these are the significant ones.
https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/12/11/te-papa-protest-english-te-tiriti-display-panel-vandalised/
https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/checkpoint/audio/2018919061/english-version-of-treaty-of-waitangi-
vandalised-at-te-papa
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/protesters-abseil-inside-te-papa-deface-the-treaty-of-waitangi-
exhibition/HL65OE45IFEJVITTCQBHQ6A43I/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/301024683/protesters-arrested-after-defacing-treaty-of-waitangi-exhibit-at-te-
papa
Statement issued:
A protest action occurred on level four of Te Papa today at midday.
The wooden display panel showing the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi was damaged with spray paint and
some kind of power tool.
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No museum collection items were damaged.
Protesters were removed from the premises by Police.
Level four of the museum will be closed for the rest of the day. The rest of the museum remains open. The Signs of a
Nation display is closed until further notice.
Our focus is on the safety of everyone in our museum, and on the protection of the taonga in our care.
We respect the right of people to express their views and to protest but we are disappointed that the group has
damaged this museum display.
This display shows English and te reo Māori versions of the Treaty. Information panels highlight the differences.
The exhibition has evolved over time, and it will continue to.
We have engaged with Te Waka Hourua before, including releasing information under the Official Information Act.
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Hi Paul
Just contac ng you as minister responsible for arts and heritage…..specifically rela ng to the damage to the English
version of the treaty of waitangi at Te Papa.
As a new Zealander, I believe it is essen al that a museum is not forced to alter its content or modify its display’s due to
the pressure tac cs applied by a group of poli cal ac vists…..image the future, if Te Papa ceases to display the English
version of the treaty as documented by Hobson, then all European historical records become subject to the same
poten al “adjustment”, and the only correct perspec ve of history in Aotearoa is that “approved” by those radical
groups.
I would ask that you consider this issue and seek to encourage the board of Te Papa to reinstate Hobsons version of the
treaty, the very fact that it differs in some manner from the represented content in the Maori version of ri is in
itself, valid historical comment.
The ac on by a radical group to ex nguish non maori recorded history is an anathema, analogous to an a empt to
create a history that is only seen through one lens, and the only place where such ac on can occur is in a dictatorship.
Kind Regards
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From: Julia Luty
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:28 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Te Papa statement on Treaty exhibition
FYI too. I spoke to Kate, and she shared a bit more context with me too, happy to chat when you have a sec.
Ngā mihi
Julia
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:26 PM
To: Michael van der Kwast <[email address]>
Cc: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Te Papa statement on Treaty exhibition
Kia ora Michael your ming is impeccable, I have just had a media statement signed off by our Board chair. We intend to
issue this around 3.30 today, and will be declining interview requests.
My focus then moves to the communica ons readiness for the follow up protest that is due to occur here at 12 noon
tomorrow. Te Papa has been liaising with some elements of the protest group(s) with a view to de-escala ng the
situa on as much as possible.
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
Media release – Te Papa to renew exhibition on Te Tiriti o Waitangi Te Papa co-leaders Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnston and Kaihautū Dr Arapata Hakiwai have said today that the
museum’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi display will be renewed.
“The purpose of this exhibi on is to provide space for conversa ons about the Treaty, and it needs to change to meet
the needs of today.”
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“Te Tiri o Waitangi is important for all New Zealanders, and now is an appropriate me to move resource to this area.”
They noted that to do this work properly, including having conversa ons with communi es, would take me.
“As we re-imagine this exhibi on, we are commi ed to a process that involves communi es and creates a space for
authen c, honest and informed conversa ons about Te Tiri o Waitangi.”
The
Signs of a Na on exhibi on has been at the museum since opening day in 1998. It has been changed a number of
mes but this would be the first full renewal of the area.
In recent years Te Papa has invested heavily in the physical infrastructure necessary to care for the collec ons. The cost
of renewing long-standing exhibi ons must be balanced against spending required to provide specialised care for more
than two million collec on items.
The exhibition panel defaced by protesters on Monday 11 December will remain on display at Te Papa over the summer
break.
Te Papa co-leaders Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnston and Kaihautū Dr Arapata Hakiwai acknowledged the message
that had been conveyed through the protest action.
“We have heard the message of this protest ac on, and we have heard the many and varied responses to it.”
The panel will eventually be removed and stored. No decisions have been made about whether it would become part of
Te Papa’s collections.
Te Papa is carrying out a full review of the protest incident.
Backpocket Q & A – panel to remain in place Why are you leaving it up? Open, honest conversations are important to us, and we can see it is provoking rich,
thoughtful kōrero among our visitors. There are also practical considerations in removing this large panel which has
been in place since before the museum opened in 1998. It will require specialised equipment and it is not clear how
long the surrounding area would need to be closed to allow for this work.
Why don’t you leave it up permanently? What is on display in Te Papa needs to be intentional and considered,
reflecting our role as a place for important conversations.
Will you drop charges against the protestors? Charges are laid by police, Te Papa has no involvement or influence in
that process.
How was this able to happen? Was security lax? The priority for any incident at Te Papa is to ensure the safety of
people – visitors, staff, and protesters, and the taonga we care for. Te Papa has comprehensive security systems in
place, and this is balanced with our commitment to provide an open, accessible space for more than a million visitors a
year. A full review of the incident is underway so it’s not right to go into detail on this incident.
How long will it take you to fix it or do something new? We will be able to talk about next steps by late February.
How long will it take to get a new exhibition sorted? These are complex conversations, we need to talk with
communities and we can’t put a timeline on that engagement.
Will you involve the protest group as part of consultation? We have heard the message behind their actions. We don’t
yet know precisely what the process will be to develop a new exhibition in that space.
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Working together in this way with iwi Māori and tohunga experts is foundational to Te Papa and will be central to
development of this exhibition.
(If pressed on whether we would engage with protest group – we can’t rule anything in or out at the moment as far as
that process goes.)
Does this mean you’ve given in to vandalism and they are getting their way? What’s important to us is creating a
museum that supports important conversations and helps all New Zealanders learn and connect. Conversations about
the Treaty are complex, they are long standing, and they are continuous – this protest action is one more strand among
many.
Is this an artwork now? Will you be collecting it? That’s very much in the eye of the beholder – some will see it as art,
some as a part of the history of protest. We will be storing it for now and consideration will be given as to whether it
would become part of Te Papa’s collection.
From: Michael van der Kwast <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 1:17 PM
To: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Cc: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Te Papa protest - 19 December 2023
Kia ora Kate,
Hope all is going well. Just wondering how it’s been unfolding over there.
Thanks,
Michael
Michael van der Kwast Acting Press Secretary | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister of Justice | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage | Minister for State Owned Enterprises
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From: Julia Luty
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:56 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Media query - protest tomorrow
FYI too
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 3:29 PM
To: Michael van der Kwast <[email address]>; Julia Luty <[email address]>
Subject: Media query - protest tomorrow
Have received the first query about the protest tomorrow, from Stuff. This is the lines we have prepared and will not be
saying anything beyond that. Our approach to media tomorrow will be to be open to them coming into the building,
following the challenge / protest, and interviewing people (bystanders, protesters) but not interviewing our staff.
Te Papa comment: What will you do when protesters come to the building on Wednesday? We will offer
manaakitanga and care as we do for everyone who comes to Te Papa. We expect that anyone coming here will respect
our space and our people. Our focus will be as always on caring for people, and caring for the collections. We are a place
for important conversations and that comes with its own challenges and responsibilities.
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
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From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 6:13 PM
To: Harriett Adams <[email address]>; Ministerial and OIA Enquiries
<[email address]>
Cc: Media <[email address]>
Subject: Re: COMMISSIONING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE: Re the recent desecration of the English version of the treaty
displayed at TePapa by radical maori law breakers. 3 with ankle bracelets!!!!
Thanks Harrie. Confirming we have received your request and will progress with our colleagues in Mins tomorrow.
Ngā mihi
Julia
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From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:58:24 PM
To: Ministerial and OIA Enquiries <[email address]>
Cc: Media <[email address]>
Subject: COMMISSIONING MINISTERIAL RESPONSE: Re the recent desecration of the English version of the treaty
displayed at TePapa by radical maori law breakers. 3 with ankle bracelets!!!!
Heya,
We are receiving a few emails like the below. It would be really helpful if we could have a standardised response around
the Te Papa situation that we could send out in response, ASAP?
Happy to discuss
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
Private Bag 18041, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160, New Zealand
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and may be unlawful.
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Minister on behalf of an organisation, the name of the organisation will be released. If you are a senior staff member at an organisation, or meet with the Minister in your
personal capacity, your name may also be released. The location of the meeting will be released, unless it is a private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with
the provisions in the Official Information Act, including privacy considerations. Under the Privacy Act 1993 you have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we
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release of your information in the meeting disclosure, please contact the sender. You can read more about the proactive release policy at https://www.dia.govt.nz/Proactive-
Releases#MS
From: Ngahiwi Meroiti <[email address]>
On Behalf Of Hon Mark Mitchell
Sent: Tuesday, 19 December 2023 10:00 AM
To: Paul Goldsmith (MIN) <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Re the recent desecration of the English version of the treaty displayed at TePapa by radical maori law
breakers. 3 with ankle bracelets!!!!
Kia ora tīma
May I transfer to your Minister under his Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations portfolio? Thank you.
Ngā mihi
Ngahiwi Meroiti Private Secretary – Executive Support | Office of Hon Mark Mitchell
Minister of Police
Minister of Corrections
Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery
MP for Whangaparaoa
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portfolio. If you attend a meeting with the Minister on behalf of an organisation, the name of the organisation will be released. If you are a senior staff
member at an organisation, or meet with the Minister in your personal capacity, your name may also be released. The location of the meeting will be
released, unless it is a private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with the provisions in the Official Information Act, including privacy
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Sent: Saturday, 16 December 2023 5:58 AM
To: Christopher Luxon <[email address]>; David Seymour
<[email address]>; Winston Peters <[email address]>; Hon Mark Mitchell
<[email address]>; Nicola Willis <[email address]>
Subject: Re the recent desecration of the English version of the treaty displayed at TePapa by radical maori law
breakers. 3 with ankle bracelets!!!!
Ministers , it concerns me that TePapa management is considering not to display the English version next to the Maori
version.
This is nuts!!! . They are giving into a bunch of deluded ,radical haters and wrecker law breakers.
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The English version is part of our history and has just as much right as the Maori version to be displayed.
It seems we always have to let Maori get their way .
Is there any way you can put pressure on TePapa management to continue displaying our English version next to the
maori version.
Maori radical law breakers must learn that crime doesn't pay!!!!
9(2)(a)
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From:
Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent:
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 10:30 am
To:
Ministerial and OIA Enquiries; Media
Subject:
COMMISSIONING: Reactive lines Te Papa
Categories:
Pablo
Kia ora,
We’ll need updated reactives on the Te Papa situation, depending on how it goes at midday.
Topic
Te Papa
Item requested (highlight applicable)
Media lines
Date due to office*
1pm today, 20 December 23
Minister(s) cc’d (if applicable)
Comments
Updated high-level lines.
If Meeting, are Officials required? (Y/N)
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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email, please notify the author by replying to this email and destroy the message. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, disclosure, copying or distribution is prohibited
and may be unlawful.
Please note information about meetings related to the Ministers’ portfolios will be proactively released (this does not include personal or constituency matters). For each
meeting in scope, the summary would list: date, time (start and finish), brief description, location, who the meeting was with, and the portfolio. If you attend a meeting with the
Minister on behalf of an organisation, the name of the organisation will be released. If you are a senior staff member at an organisation, or meet with the Minister in your
personal capacity, your name may also be released. The location of the meeting will be released, unless it is a private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with
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the key, high level lines in case the Minister is
stopped and asked about it.
If Meeting, are Officials required? (Y/N)
Nga mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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| Email: [email address] | www.beehive.govt.nz
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and may be unlawful.
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meeting in scope, the summary would list: date, time (start and finish), brief description, location, who the meeting was with, and the portfolio. If you attend a meeting with the
Minister on behalf of an organisation, the name of the organisation will be released. If you are a senior staff member at an organisation, or meet with the Minister in your
personal capacity, your name may also be released. The location of the meeting will be released, unless it is a private residence. The proactive release will be consistent with
the provisions in the Official Information Act, including privacy considerations. Under the Privacy Act 1993 you have the right to ask for a copy of any personal information we
hold about you, and to ask for it to be corrected if you think it is wrong. If you’d like to ask for a copy of your information, or to have it corrected, or are concerned about the
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Out of Scope
Topic
Te Papa
Item requested (highlight applicable)
Media lines
Date due to office*
1pm today, 20 December 23
Minister(s) cc’d (if applicable)
Comments
Updated high-level lines.
If Meeting, are Officials required? (Y/N)
Updated lines on further protest action at Te Papa - 20 December
• The display at Te Papa, and the ongoing decisions for how the
Signs of a Nation exhibition
displays Te Tiriti o Waitangi and The Treaty of Waitangi are operational decisions for Te
Papa. As Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage I am being kept informed.
• Te Papa has stated that the exhibition will be renewed to provide space for conversations
about the Treaty that meet the needs of today.
• I understand that there has been a peaceful protest outside Te Papa at noon today, with
protestors presenting their demands regarding the Treaty of Waitangi exhibit.
• Te Papa is focussed on the safety of everyone in the museum, and on the protection of
taonga in their care.
• While everyone has the right to protest, any forms or acts of vandalism to the displays and
collections held by our national museum will not be tolerated.
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From:
Emma Brewerton
Sent:
Wednesday, 20 December 2023 4:25 pm
To:
Harriett Adams
Cc:
Sarah Marten
Subject:
2023-01912 Standard response lines for Hon Goldsmith Office re Te Papa 11 Dec
protest
Attachments:
2023-01912 Standard response lines for Hon Goldsmith Office re Te Papa 11 Dec
protest.DOCX
Kia ora Harrie
As requested, here’s a dra response for you for the Te Papa issue, checked by Kim and Polly. We have wri en it as if it
will be signed by you, but let us know if you want us to adapt it for the Minister – that will require a few tweaks to make
it in first person.
We included a reference to the New Zealand Police but you can remove at your discre on if preferred.
Sarah and I have worked together on this so if you could cc us both in any ques ons/comments that would be great,
also to make sure one of us sees it.
Thanks and cheers
Ngā mihi
Emma
Emma Brewerton |
Senior Adviser Speeches and Correspondence (she/her)
Te Pae Hāpai Minita | Ministerial Services
Manatū Taonga | Ministry for Culture & Heritage
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Name of correspondent
Address
Dear ...
Thank you for your correspondence of [date and, if applicable, include transfer detail] about
the recent vandalism of a display panel showing the English translation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi,
the Treaty of Waitangi, at Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand.
Firstly, it is important to note that the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage cannot become
involved in the operational issues of Te Papa. The protection of people and taonga within Te
Papa are for Te Papa to manage in accordance with its own policies. Any response to those
who carried out the protest is of course a matter for the New Zealand Police.
While recognising the right to protest, the Minister does not condone any forms or acts of
vandalism to the displays and collections held by our national museum.
As you will be aware, Te Papa co-leaders Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnston and Kaihautū Dr
Arapata Hakiwai have acknowledged the message conveyed through the protest action, as
well as the many and varied responses to it. They have stated that Te Tiriti o Waitangi display
will be renewed in consultation with communities.
A clear and balanced understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is important for all New Zealanders,
and the Minister has confidence in how Te Papa is managing this matter.
Thank you again for writing with your views.
Yours sincerely
Harriett Adams
Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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From: 9(2)(a)
Sent: Monday, 18 December 2023 10:22 AM
To: Hon Paul Goldsmith <[email address]>
Subject: te papa action
Hi Paul
Just contac ng you as minister responsible for arts and heritage…..specifically rela ng to the damage to the English
version of the treaty of waitangi at Te Papa.
As a new Zealander, I believe it is essen al that a museum is not forced to alter its content or modify its display’s due to
the pressure tac cs applied by a group of poli cal ac vists…..image the future, if Te Papa ceases to display the English
version of the treaty as documented by Hobson, then all European historical records become subject to the same
poten al “adjustment”, and the only correct perspec ve of history in Aotearoa is that “approved” by those radical
groups.
I would ask that you consider this issue and seek to encourage the board of Te Papa to reinstate Hobsons version of the
treaty, the very fact that it differs in some manner from the represented content in the Maori version of ri is in
itself, valid historical comment.
The ac on by a radical group to ex nguish non maori recorded history is an anathema, analogous to an a empt to
create a history that is only seen through one lens, and the only place where such ac on can occur is in a dictatorship.
Kind Regards
9(2)(a)
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9(2)(a)
Dear 9(2)(a)
Thank you for your email of 18 December 2023 regarding the vandalism of the
Treaty of
Waitangi: Signs of a Nation exhibit at Te Papa on 11 December 2023.
I appreciate your taking the time to share your concerns and agree that the English version
of The Treaty of Waitangi is a valid document within New Zealand legislation, alongside Te
Tiriti o Waitangi.
While recognising the right to protest, I do not condone any forms or acts of vandalism to
the displays and collections held by our national museum.
It is important to note that as Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, I cannot become
involved in the operational issues of Te Papa. The protection of people and taonga within Te
Papa are for Te Papa to manage in accordance with its own policies.
As you will be aware, Te Papa co-leaders Tumu Whakarae Courtney Johnston and Kaihautū
Dr Arapata Hakiwai have acknowledged the message conveyed through the protest action,
as well as the many and varied responses to it. They have stated that the
Treaty of Waitangi:
Signs of a Nation exhibit will be renewed in consultation with communities.
A clear and balanced understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi is important for all New
Zealanders, and I am confident in how Te Papa is managing this matter.
Thank you again for writing to me. I wish you all the best.
Yours sincerely
Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
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From:
Oliver Thurston
Sent:
Tuesday, 13 February 2024 1:14 pm
To:
Harriett Adams
Cc:
Keegan Platten; Julia Luty
Subject:
FW: Te Papa media comment - Treaty exhibition
Kia ora Harrie,
At yesterday’s Officials meeting Minister Goldsmith asked Laulu Mac for the latest on the Te Papa Treaty Exhibition
matter.
I rang Te Papa this morning and am advised there is nothing further to update since the 1 Feb email below which Jack
was sent by Kate. If this changes I will be sure to give you a heads-up.
Many thanks
Ol
Oliver Thurston |
Pou Tohu Matua / Senior Advisor
Te Toi / Office of the Chief Executive
Manatū Taonga - Ministry for Culture and Heritage
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| [email address]
Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, The people are well
From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:21:27 PM
To: Mac Leauanae <[email address]>; Emily Fabling <[email address]>; Stacey Richardson
<[email address]>; Kim Rex <[email address]>
Cc: Oliver Thurston <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Te Papa media comment - Treaty exhibition
Kia ora tātou
FYI see below, Te Papa today provided comment to media following on from their December announcement about
renewing the Te Tiriti exhibition.
Their key messages are below and are largely unchanged from December. Main points are that Te Papa will be
commissioning research and creating an online platform to gather information to inform the exhibition. The panel
remains in place for the time being and has been popular with visitors over summer.
Courtney will be on Morning Report to discuss tomorrow.
Minister Goldsmith’s press secretary, Jack, has also been sent the information and was comfortable when Kate spoke to
him.
@Mac Leauanae conscious you are travelling with the Minister and attending Waitangi events. I’m very happy to get in
touch with Kate if there are any comms related questions.
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Ngā mihi nui
Julia
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:30 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>; Jack Crossland <[email address]>
Subject: Te Papa media comment - Treaty exhibition
Kia ora korua
We have had a few media inquiries seeking an update. Courtney will be on Morning Report tomorrow around 8.20am,
and we are proactively providing updates to some other outlets. There isn’t a huge amount to say but we know that the
weekend will raise the issue so wanted to be transparent with what there is to share. Our key messages are below.
We have also prepared responses in relation to the OIAs which are going out and to any other specific questions that we
think might come up.
I understand the protest group are being interviewed on the arts programme on RNZ on Sunday so no doubt it will be
discussed there.
Kate
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
Te Papa media comment – 1 Feb Te Papa has formed a team to create a new exhibition on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
That team is planning how to renew this space, including how long this might take and community engagement. It’s a
complex and important topic and the redevelopment will be done in a thoughtful, inclusive way – that will take time.
We have commissioned nationwide research that will be one input to the process.
We are building an online platform that will enable people in the exhibition space and around the country to share their
views. This will launch in the coming weeks.
The panel remains in place for now. No final decisions have been made about how long it will be in place or what will
happen to it once it is removed.
It continues to attract high levels of interest from visitors. 43% of visitors who went to the space during December
named it as one of the highlights of their visit. This compares to 18% naming it as a highlight over the previous year.
Te Papa needs to balance being open and accessible, with the need for security. We have undertaken a full review of
the protest incident. Lessons have been taken which will inform our procedures for the future. We can’t speak to the
specifics – we don’t comment on details of our security.
We are less than 20 years from the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty. We are thinking about an exhibition
that meets the needs of current and future generations of visitors while honouring the past. We will be working with
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the National Library who care for the original document, to ensure that as national
institutions we are working together to bring Treaty stories to New Zealanders.
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From: Julia Luty <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:09 PM
To: Media <[email address]>; Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Subject: FW: Te Papa media comment - Treaty exhibition
FYI too. Note Courtney will be on Morning Report to discuss a new Treaty exhibi on.
Ngā mihi
Julia
From: Kate Camp <[email address]>
Sent: Thursday, February 1, 2024 5:30 PM
To: Julia Luty <[email address]>; Jack Crossland <[email address]>
Subject: Te Papa media comment - Treaty exhibition
Kia ora korua
We have had a few media inquiries seeking an update. Courtney will be on Morning Report tomorrow around 8.20am,
and we are proac vely providing updates to some other outlets. There isn’t a huge amount to say but we know that the
weekend will raise the issue so wanted to be transparent with what there is to share. Our key messages are below.
We have also prepared responses in rela on to the OIAs which are going out and to any other specific ques ons that we
think might come up.
I understand the protest group are being interviewed on the arts programme on RNZ on Sunday so no doubt it will be
discussed there.
Kate
Kate Camp (she / her)
Kaiwhakahaere Whakapā | Head of Marketing and Communications
Te Papa | 9(2)(a)
| [email address]
Te Papa media comment – 1 Feb
Te Papa has formed a team to create a new exhibition on Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
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That team is planning how to renew this space, including how long this might take and community engagement. It’s a
complex and important topic and the redevelopment will be done in a thoughtful, inclusive way – that will take time.
We have commissioned nationwide research that will be one input to the process.
We are building an online platform that will enable people in the exhibition space and around the country to share their
views. This will launch in the coming weeks.
The panel remains in place for now. No final decisions have been made about how long it will be in place or what will
happen to it once it is removed.
It continues to attract high levels of interest from visitors. 43% of visitors who went to the space during December
named it as one of the highlights of their visit. This compares to 18% naming it as a highlight over the previous year.
Te Papa needs to balance being open and accessible, with the need for security. We have undertaken a full review of
the protest incident. Lessons have been taken which will inform our procedures for the future. We can’t speak to the
specifics – we don’t comment on details of our security.
We are less than 20 years from the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty. We are thinking about an exhibition
that meets the needs of current and future generations of visitors while honouring the past. We will be working with
Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the National Library who care for the original document, to ensure that as national
institutions we are working together to bring Treaty stories to New Zealanders.
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From: Harriett Adams <[email address]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2024 12:29 PM
To: Media <[email address]>; Ministerial and OIA Enquiries <[email address]>
Subject: COMMISSIONING Media query - Connie Brown from Art News
Hey team,
Can we have some high-level lines in response to the a ached ques ons from Connie Brown (Art News) by 10am
tomorrow?
Thanks!
Ngā mihi
Harriett Adams Private Secretary – Arts, Culture and Heritage | Office of Hon Paul Goldsmith Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage | Minister of Justice
Minister for State Owned Enterprises | Minister for Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations
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EMAIL ATTACHMENT 1/1 - Subject: COMMISSIONING Media query - Connie Brown from Art News -
From: 'Harriett Adams' - Date: Tuesday 13 February 2024 12:29 PM
Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of the Arts, Culture and Heritage. You’l be
heading a complex network of governance connecting practitioners, audiences, institutions
and adjacent industries, with a unique set of needs and capabilities, as well as balancing
several portfolios yourself. What do you see as the main function and responsibility of the
Minister in this context? Are you ‘chief cheerleader’, as Maggie Barrie once famously
described the role?
What are the areas in which you believe Labour fell short in serving the arts and how will you
be picking up the slack?
Australia launched a National Arts Policy last year. It is effectively a five year plan that
clearly outlines the principles and measures that will inform initiatives and investments, as
well as core financial and legislative commitments. If you were to draft such a plan for
Aotearoa tomorrow, what would be the five pillars of your arts strategy?
Will you be involved in reshaping Creative New Zealand following Stephen Wainwright’s
departure, and what do you think a workable contestable grant system could look like for
artists?
Do you expect New Zealand to return to Venice in 2026?
What is your assessment of cultural gifting programmes, like the one used in Australia to
incentivise the donation of significant artworks to public collections through tax deductions?
Would something similar be viable and fruitful for Aotearoa, and how would you implement
this?
How else are you looking to encourage private investment in the sector? Art Banks, Private
Art Foundations?
Bringing money in is only one side of the coin. Among the most pressing concerns shared by
many in the industry are the findings of the Profile of Creative Professionals report released
in May 2023 by CNZ and NZ On Air, ratifying what many know from experience, that
creative professionals earn considerably less than other wage earners in Aotearoa. How do
you plan to address this disparity, issues of fair pay and work security?
The 100 Day Plan and the response to it established that te Tiriti and bicultural relations
would continue to be key spheres for debate and conflict throughout the coalition’s term. As
the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage, and also for Treaty of Waitangi negotiations, what
role can the arts play in educating New Zealanders about our history and navigating this
debate?
What’s your take on the recent protest of Te Papa’s Treaty exhibition?
I have made clear my view as Minister that vandalism of any part of the museum’s collection is
not acceptable, as well as my expectation that the exhibition will be restored.
I think it’s important all New Zealanders have a clear and balanced understanding of the Treaty
of Waitangi/Te Tiriti. Both language versions are enshrined in legislation and part of our history.
People hold strong passionate views around what they believe is right, but that never excuses
vandalism.
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
AIDE MEMOIRE: Status of the Signs of a Nation | Treaty of Waitangi exhibition
Date:
22 February 2024
Priority:
High
Security
In Confidence
Reference:
AM24/076
classification:
Contact
Emily Fabling, Deputy Secretary Policy & Sector Performance, 9(2)(a)
Purpose
1
To provide you with draft correspondence to the Chair of Te Papa Tongarewa expressing your
views on the Signs of the Nation | Treaty of Waitangi exhibition at the museum, after protest
action and damage to the exhibition in December 2023.
2
Our advice includes information on the levers you have as a responsible Minister, under the
Crown Entities Act 2004, specifically in relation to expectations for Crown entities; and under
the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Act 1992 (Te Papa Act).
Background on the protest at the Signs of a Nation exhibition
3
On 11 December 2023, a protest action was undertaken at Te Papa, resulting in damage from
spray paint and a power tool to the panel showing the English version of the Treaty of
Waitangi. No other museum items were damaged. Protesters were removed from the
premises by Police.
4
The exhibition remained closed for the afternoon of the 11 December but reopened the
following morning and has subsequently remained opened since then.
5
Te Papa is undertaking a review of the incident response and has given consideration to
additional security when needed, for example on Waitangi Day this year.
6
The display shows an English and Māori version of the Treaty of Waitangi (the Treaty), with
information panels highlighting the differences and the tensions that arise from the
translations. The exhibition is 25 years old and has evolved over time. The text is a copy of the
original Treaty which is held in the National Library.
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In 2019 Te Papa was allocated additional baseline funding of $12.5million for ongoing delivery
of its capital asset management plan to ensure its building remains fit for purpose, and to
provide operating cash to enable permanent exhibitions to be refreshed by 2036. The business
case presented to support the bid indicated that the ‘Signs of a Nation’ was one of the displays
earmarked for renewal, and at the time, work was intended to start in 2020.
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Our understanding that the additional cost pressures associated with COVID-19 and
subsequent inflation costs of running the museum has delayed the initial planning to renew
the exhibition.
Renewal of the Signs of a Nation exhibition
9
Following the protest action in December, Te Papa has indicated it will reinitiate planning to
renew the exhibition early in 2024. Te Papa has advised that due to the age and construction
of the panels, the deconstruction process/removal will be difficult and requires consideration
of practical and health and safety requirements. Te Papa also advised that creating a new
exhibition providing an authentic, honest and informed conservation about Te Tiriti o
Waitangi will take time and involve extensive communication with communities.
Update on increased interest in the exhibition since the protest action
10
Te Papa has reported that since the protest there has been a notable increase of visitors to
the exhibition space following the decision to leave the panel in place in the short term, and
higher than normal traffic on its website with people interested in the Treaty text following
the protest. Further, there has been a significant increase in social media mentions and a large
volume of visitor queries have been received by email.
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In December 2023, ‘Signs of a Nation’ shot up the list of highlights recorded by visitors in Te
Papa’s research, particularly for New Zealand visitors. More than 35% of Māori (previous
average of 9%) and 16% of Pākehā visitors (previous average of 2.3%) included ‘Signs of a
Nation’ among their highlights of their visits.
This is not the first time Te Papa has experienced controversy with its exhibitions
12
In 1998 artwork exhibited at Te Papa which depicted the Virgin Mary in a condom attracted
religious protests. At the time the Solicitor General ruled that a prosecution should not
proceed due to the freedom of expression enshrined in the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act
1990.
You can consider writing to the Chair of Te Papa Board to outline your expectations
13
You have asked us for advice and a means of communicating your views to Te Papa.
14
One of the levers you have as Minister is to outline your priorities and expectations for an
entity through your Letter of Expectations. For this specific issue, officials recommend
communication additional to your Letter of Expectations.
15
A draft letter to the Chair of the Board, Dame Fran Wilde, has been provided for your
consideration, which acknowledges your role and responsibilities as Minister, and is careful
not to traverse into the Board’s domain.
AM24/076 Status of Signs of a Nation | Treaty of Waitangi exhibition
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Ministers’ functions and powers are in the Crown Entities Act 2004
16
Ministers’ functions and powers for Crown entities are set out in the Crown Entities Act 2004
(CEA) and in the Crown entity’s enabling legislation.
17
Your role as responsible Minister is set out in section 27 of the CEA, which states the role of
the responsible Minister is to oversee and manage the Crown’s interests in, and relationship
with, a statutory entity and to exercise any statutory responsibilities given to the Minister.
This includes functions and powers relating to appointment and removal of board members,
board member remuneration, power to direct autonomous Crown entities
to have regard to
government policy that relates to the entity’s functions and objectives, reviewing the
operations and performance of an entity and participating in the process of setting the entities
strategic direction and performance expectations and monitoring the entity’s performance.
18
In addition, you can request information from the entity for a review or otherwise and
participate in setting the entity’s strategic direction and performance expectations1.
There are also functions and powers outlined in specific enabling legislation
19
The enabling legislation for Te Papa is the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa Act
1992 (Te Papa Act). The legislation does not permit you to direct the Board on operational
matters, and in particular section 7(2) of the Te Papa Act provides that the Minister may not
give a direction to the Board in relation to cultural matters. We advise the Signs of the Nation
| Treaty of Waitangi exhibition and repairing or replacing the damaged panel or renewing the
exhibition in its entirety could fall within this provision.
20
You do, however, have the ability to request further information from the Board on matters
relating to the effective operation of the Museum, and on this basis, it is open to you as
Minister to write to the Board outlining your views.
21
Any letter to the Board could reference section 8(a) of the Te Papa Act which provides that in
performing its functions the Board shall “
endeavour to ensure the Museum is a source of pride
for all New Zealanders”. We have included this in draft correspondence attached.
1 Crown Entities Act 2004, section 27
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Next steps
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Officials are available to discuss this matter further with you or make any changes to the letter.
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If your intention is to send the attached letter, we recommend you do so
before your meeting
with Dame Fran scheduled this Wednesday 28 February, to enable her to be prepared for the
conversation and/or a response.
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Emily Fabling
Deputy Secretary Policy & Sector Performance | Pou Mataaho o Te Aka
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Hon Paul Goldsmith
Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Draft 2024/25 Letters of Expectations for Crown Entities in the Arts, Culture
and Heritage Portfolio
Date:
13 March 2024
Priority:
High
Security
In Confidence
Reference:
BR24/092
classification:
Minister
Action Sought
Deadline
Hon Paul Goldsmith
Consider the attached draft Letters of
20 March
Minister for Arts, Culture
Expectation to the Chairs of Crown entities in 2024
and Heritage
the Arts, Culture and Heritage portfolio and
provide feedback to officials as required.
Contacts
Name
Position
Contact
1st Contact
Angie Lawrie
Pou Tohu Mātāmua o Te Pae
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Mātai
Kim Rex
Pou Arataki o Te Pae Mātai
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Minister’s office to complete
☐ Approved
☐ Declined
☐ Noted
☐ Needs change
☐ Seen
☐ Overtaken by events
☐ See Minister’s notes
☐ Withdrawn
Comments:
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Purpose
1
This briefing seeks your approval of the draft Letters of Expectations (LOEs) for 2024/25
for the following entities:
Out of Scope
•
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (Te Papa)
Out of Scope
Purpose of Letters of Expectations
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LOEs are an important lever for you to clearly communicate your ownership, legislative
and other expectations of Crown entities. LOEs provide you with an opportunity to
influence the strategic direction, business planning and performance of Crown entities
by providing clarity to boards about how they can contribute to the Government’s
priorities.
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While LOEs are not statutory documents, Crown entities consider the LOEs as they
develop and confirm their Statement of Performance Expectations each year.
4
LOEs are not prepared for non-government organisations (NGOs) as NGOs direction and
performance are covered by outcome agreements. Ministerial priorities are reflected in
the NGOs outcome agreements, which are regularly reviewed.
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Crown entities will respond to your LOE and consider your expectations when
developing their 2024/25 Statement of Performance Expectations, (and Statement of
Intent if they are scheduled for an update).
Out of Scope
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Most of the expectations are standard across entities, but additional entity specific
expectations have been included where these have been signalled, for example:
Out of Scope
d.
Te Papa – provide regular updates on the progress of renewing or replacing the
Signs of a Nation exhibition, Out of Scope
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Appendices
Appendix 1: Out of Scope
Appendix 2:
Appendix 3:
Appendix 4: Draft Letter of Expectations for Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Appendix 5: Out of Scope
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Appendix 4: Draft Letter of Expectations for Museum of New Zealand Te Papa
Tongarewa
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