Secretary for the Ministry for Pacific Peoples Laulu Mac Leauanae has been appointed Secretary for the Ministry of Culture and Heritage and Chief Executive.
Laulu is well-known within the Public service sector and amongst Pacific communities. Deputy Public Service Commissioner Helene Quilter QSO, who made the announcement, says Laulu has championed and prioritised the languages and culture central to Pacific identities.
“Laulu has a deep understanding of what heritage and culture mean to the diverse communities that comprise Aotearoa.”
The Ministry supports many of New Zealand’s arts, media, heritage and sports organisations, advises the government on cultural matters and provides research and resources for all to access. A wide range of cultural experiences are delivered through the organisations the Ministry funds.
The Ministry’s Chief Executive is responsible for providing strategic leadership to the agency and across the system to achieve better cultural outcomes for the increasingly diverse faces of modern New Zealand.
Laulu has been appointed for five years from 17 October 2022.
