In memoriam: Moe moe ra, to matou kaumātua aroha nui. Arts Access Aotearoa mourns the passing of our beloved Kaumātua, The Venerable Wiremu Kaua ONZM, JP (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Horowai, Rongowhakaata, Rakaipaaka, Te Aitanga Hauiti) on 9 December 2023. We will miss you deeply. However, your wisdom and aroha for Arts Access Aotearoa Putanga Toi ki Aotearoa will guide us still. Read about Bill’s immense contributions

In memoriam: Dame Rosie Horton DNZM, QSO, QSM was the Patron of the Arts Access Accolade until her death on 14 May 2023. Arts Access Aotearoa remembers her kindness and encouragement. 

In memoriam: Mel Smith CNZM was our Founding Chair and Patron until he died on 28 May 2022. Arts Access Aotearoa is deeply indebted to his service, support and encouragement of our organisation. Read more about Mel Smith's contributions