The briefing to the incoming Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage includes:

The Context Within Which the Ministry Operates
 The Work of the Ministry
 Staff and Governance of the Ministry
 Cost of the Work of the Ministry
 Working Arrangements
 Significant Issues, and Matters Requiring Early Ministerial Attention

Amendments to Legislation
 Rugby World Cup 2011
 South Africa-New Zealand Film Co-production Agreement
 Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Act 2008
 Announcement of the New Zealand Memorial Park Te Ara Launch
 Legal Proceedings
 Issues in Relation to the Priorities of Supporting Parties
 Cultural Agency Issues Other Organisations in the Portfolio

The Relationship Between You and Cultural Organisations
 How the Ministry Assists You
 Appendices

Appendix I – Relationships with other Government Departments
 Appendix II – Arts and Heritage Organisations
 Appendix III – Broadcasting Organisations
 Appendix IV – Sport and Recreation Organisations
 Appendix V – Significant Issues in the Broadcasting Portfolio
 Appendix VI – Organisational Structure
 Appendix VII – Senior Staff Profiles
 Appendix VIII – Extract from the Estimates

http://www.mch.govt.nz/publications/bim2008/arts.html

http://www.mch.govt.nz/publications/bim2008/Ministry_for_Culture_and_Heritage.pdf