The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Steve Maharey, today announced details of a joint pilot project with the Ministry for Culture and Heritage that will aim to link humanities research with government priorities. 'The study will examine the contribution of government-funded cultural industries, such as film, television, literature, museums, and performing arts, to New Zealand, and to driving our creative industries', he said. 'This pilot project will examine the issues facing New Zealand’s cultural industries, and the role of this government in further supporting their sustainability and development.'

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