History
The Ministry was formed on 1 September 1999 and took over the function of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. The first minister was the then-Prime Minister Helen Clark, who held this role until the end of the Fifth Labour Government of New Zealand in 2008.
In November 2008, Christopher Finlayson became the second Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage. The Ministry is also charged with advising and providing services to the Minister of Broadcasting, Craig Foss and the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon Murray McCully in relation to Crown-funded sports agencies.
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