Research Reports

Snapshot of philanthropic investment in the first 2000 days research report

This report was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Development in partnership with Philanthropy New Zealand as part of the Government’s ongoing work to deliver New Zealand’s Child and Youth Strategy.


This research report looks at New Zealanders’ engagement in arts, culture, and heritage activities in 2025, and follows on from the Ministry’s 2020, 2022 and 2023 cultural participation research.

New Zealanders’ Cultural Participation in 2025