Cultural Diplomacy programme backs New Zealand creativity on the world stage 

The first projects funded through the refreshed Cultural Diplomacy International Programme (CDIP) strategy have been announced. These projects help connect New Zealand artists and creative businesses with new markets and collaborators, while showcasing New Zealand culture to global audiences.

To mark the film’s tenth anniversary, Hunt for the Wilderpeople screenings took place in the United Kingdom, with cast and crew members including Taika Waititi, Julian Dennison and Rachel House joining a series of special Q&A sessions with audiences. A further screening is scheduled in Los Angeles in October. The events have been supported by CDIP.

Other funded projects include the international screening of TOITŪ Visual Sovereignty, featuring contemporary Māori artists; Aotearoa's largest-ever representation at the prestigious Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art in France; and international opportunities for the Royal New Zealand Ballet, the New Zealand Dance Company, and Performing Arts Network New Zealand who will present a showcase of performers at the Edinburgh Festival 2027.

These investments reflect CDIP's renewed focus on strengthening New Zealand's international cultural presence while creating opportunities for creative exports, partnerships and audience growth, supporting the goals of Amplify.

Read more about the CDIP-funded projects

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