Our purpose is to unite the diverse voices of our creative ecosystem; to champion and advocate for the value and impact of the creative industries – in order to create jobs and economic growth; and to help all New Zealanders thrive.
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WeCreate Letter to Hon Dr Shane Reti
We have written to Hon Dr Shane Reti following his recent appointments as Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Minister for Statistics. Read the letter >
WeCreate Briefing and Letter to the Minister for Economic Growth
We have written to Hon Nicola Willis following the government's announcement of the new portfolio of Minister for Economic Growth, and also provided a Briefing for the Minister. Read the letter > Read the briefing >
Submission to “Amplify” A Creative & Cultural Strategy for NZ (Draft)
In our submission to the draft strategy, WeCreate puts forward the experiences of the creative sector and makes recommendations for how government needs to be structured to support the sector's successful future. View the full submission >
Submission to Proposed Reform of the Vocational Education System
In this submission WeCreate responds to the 2024 proposals to reform the vocational education and training system in Aotearoa. View the full submission >
Letter to Ministers Goldsmith & Collins – Vocational Education Reforms
The Ministry of Education is undertaking consultation on the Redesign of the vocational education and training system. We have written to the Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage and the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, to draw their attention to...
Submission to University Advisory Group August 2024
In this submission WeCreate responds to a question in the consultation that is relevant to the creative sector : Are the universities matching their range of teaching and research disciplines to New Zealand’s current and future needs? In what ways could the system...
Submission to StatsNZ on the Future of Occupation Classification
Earlier this year StatsNZ consulted on the future of industrial classification in Aotearoa New Zealand. This latest consultation looks at occupation classification with the aim being to develop and sustain a system that is relevant to the local workforce, as well as...
E-Commerce Moratorium – what the creative sector needs to know
This Moratorium was first agreed by WTO members in 1998 and has been renewed periodically since then. It was last rolled over at the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in February 2024 – but, under strong pressure from some WTO members, specific wording signals its...
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WeCreate Letter to Hon Dr Shane Reti
We have written to Hon Dr Shane Reti following his recent appointments as Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Minister for Statistics. Read the letter >
WeCreate Briefing and Letter to the Minister for Economic Growth
We have written to Hon Nicola Willis following the government's announcement of the new portfolio of Minister for Economic Growth, and also provided a Briefing for the Minister. Read the letter > Read the briefing >
Submission to “Amplify” A Creative & Cultural Strategy for NZ (Draft)
In our submission to the draft strategy, WeCreate puts forward the experiences of the creative sector and makes recommendations for how government needs to be structured to support the sector's successful future. View the full submission >
Submission to Proposed Reform of the Vocational Education System
In this submission WeCreate responds to the 2024 proposals to reform the vocational education and training system in Aotearoa. View the full submission >
Letter to Ministers Goldsmith & Collins – Vocational Education Reforms
The Ministry of Education is undertaking consultation on the Redesign of the vocational education and training system. We have written to the Minister for Arts, Culture & Heritage and the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, to draw their attention to...
Submission to University Advisory Group August 2024
In this submission WeCreate responds to a question in the consultation that is relevant to the creative sector : Are the universities matching their range of teaching and research disciplines to New Zealand’s current and future needs? In what ways could the system...
Submission to StatsNZ on the Future of Occupation Classification
Earlier this year StatsNZ consulted on the future of industrial classification in Aotearoa New Zealand. This latest consultation looks at occupation classification with the aim being to develop and sustain a system that is relevant to the local workforce, as well as...
E-Commerce Moratorium – what the creative sector needs to know
This Moratorium was first agreed by WTO members in 1998 and has been renewed periodically since then. It was last rolled over at the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC13) in February 2024 – but, under strong pressure from some WTO members, specific wording signals its...
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