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Lowdown: Culture In The Digital Age
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Lowdown: Culture In The Digital Age

MCH breaks down how technology could impact the arts, milestones and big moments for creative organisations and an insight into NZ's Venice Biennale exhibition.

King's Birthday Honours: Arts Leaders & Headliners To The Fore
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King's Birthday Honours: Arts Leaders & Headliners To The Fore

From those at the top tables to those dedicated to arts in the regions, we profile the full list of 32 creatively-connected NZers receiving national honours and get reaction.

Lowdown: Big Awards, Big Apple Spotlight For NZ
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Lowdown: Big Awards, Big Apple Spotlight For NZ

Iconic prizes & world-famous institutions are recognising the talents of Aotearoa - see who's won what, NZ art centre stage in NYC, sad passings & other creative news.

Lowdown: International Triumphs For NZ Creatives
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Lowdown: International Triumphs For NZ Creatives

Aotearoa creative minds and institutions are getting recognised globally and locally, big arts events and milestones worth savouring.

Government Confirms $577m Pledge For  International Screen Production Rebate
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Government Confirms $577m Pledge For International Screen Production Rebate

A major announcement for Aotearoa's TV and film industry - with the impactful scheme locked in for another four years.

Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub
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Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub

A game-changing creative quarter is at last fully operational, cornerstone events bringing big numbers, international opportunities open and a multitude of arts success stories. 

$65K Fiction Winner 'Delirious' At Ockham NZ Book Awards
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$65K Fiction Winner 'Delirious' At Ockham NZ Book Awards

Party like it's 1994 - history repeats for Damien Wilkins, taking out the richest prize in NZ literature, among a host of success stories at the awards gala.

Auckland Fringe 2025 Cancellation Big Blow For Emerging Artists
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Auckland Fringe 2025 Cancellation Big Blow For Emerging Artists

We get reaction to the announcement that Tāmaki Makaurau has lost an invaluable event for creative expression - but hope remains it may return.

Tributes Flow As Arts Icon Fred Graham Passes Away
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Tributes Flow As Arts Icon Fred Graham Passes Away

The patriarch of one of NZ art's first families leaves a lasting legacy after an extraordinary life. 

Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter
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Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter

May is a monumental month for the comedy and music sectors, get the Lowdown on its real impact - plus new appointments and a spotlight on visual arts news.

Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era
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Lowdown: Court Theatre's New Era

A huge day - and long-awaited one - for one of NZ's performing arts cornerstones, artists converge on Auckland, and key creative comings and goings.

NZ Artists Get Another Shot At $1M International Fund
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NZ Artists Get Another Shot At $1M International Fund

At a time where funding is scare and cultural connection is crucial, find out how to apply for grants of up to $11,000 for your creative project.