44294 (2025). Rachel Boyack to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage

Written Question

Published date: 25 Sep 2025

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	44294 (2025)
Question asked:	10 Sep 2025
Member asking:	Rachel Boyack
Portfolio:	Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	21 Sep 2025
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_44294_2025
Document guid:	6110fbe4-103d-4d00-8eae-717b3449b521

44294 (2025). Rachel Boyack to the Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage: Further to Written Parliamentary Question 40727 (2025): Has the Minister received any advice that states that Te Papa’s long-term viability, or words to that effect, is at risk; if so, what advice, by title and date?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: Long-term financial sustainability remains a key strategic risk for Te Papa. As Minister, I am informed of risks through quarterly reporting and other updates from officials. Specific reports referencing Te Papa's long-term viability are: AM25-023: Quarter Two 2024/25 Reporting for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Media and Communications funded entities AM25-137: Quarter Three 2024/25 Reporting for Arts, Culture and Heritage and Media and Communications funded entities