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What Makes us Different Makes us Stronger
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What Makes us Different Makes us Stronger

From feelings of exile to scenes of celebration - Aotearoa's melting pot of culture is adding plenty of feeling to this week's arts news bulletin from Mark Amery.

Public Art Outbreak
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Public Art Outbreak

It's a big week in public art for Auckland, art spaces for Christchurch and politics throughout Aotearoa. Stay on the pulse with Mark Amery's comprehensive arts news bulletin.

Dirty Arts Politics
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Dirty Arts Politics

Low blows delivered to artists look set to backfire as bullying Twitter campaign aimed at arts funding isn’t being taken lying down. This week’s arts news bulletin with Mark Amery.

Lowdown on Arts Policy
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Lowdown on Arts Policy

What do our political parties really think about the arts? Mark Amery breaks down the recent enlightening election forum - and underlines what’s missing.

Portrait or Propaganda?
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Portrait or Propaganda?

Mark Amery reports on political portraiture, art’s role in mental health, literary and music award peak season, and lots of great writing in this week’s arts news bulletin.

Once in a Lifetime - But Will They Get it Right?
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Once in a Lifetime - But Will They Get it Right?

What does the government propose in its significant new arts fund and how can you feedback? Mark Amery on a range of initiatives that will change the arts landscape.

Words You've Been Longing to Hear
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Words You've Been Longing to Hear

Any live events able to take place this year shouldn't be taken for granted. This week's arts news bulletin buzzes about the upcoming Festivals and tours.

Regions Take the Lead
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Regions Take the Lead

While the performing arts face major roadblocks in Auckland, the regions offer new hope and ways to do things this Spring. Mark Amery with your weekly arts news bulletin.

Time for New Strategy
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Time for New Strategy

The time for vision is now - and in this week's arts news bulletin, Mark Amery looks into where the ideas for change are, and should be coming from.

New Audiences, New Conversations
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New Audiences, New Conversations

Doors may be shut in Auckland again but there’s surging support for art online. Mark Amery looks into how it’s working and what’s demanding your attention in our weekly arts bulletin.

What New Level Three Lockdown Means for the Arts
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What New Level Three Lockdown Means for the Arts

Where does this week’s Auckland lockdown leave the arts? Mark Amery brings you the very latest in this special Lowdown weekly arts news bulletin.

‘Central Government Has Failed Us’
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‘Central Government Has Failed Us’

No punches pulled in this week’s arts news bulletin - Mark Amery brings you the outspoken, the controversial and the boundary pushers, along with what’s happening around the regions.