Lowdown: Pasifika Prominence
From dance stages to box office success, doctorates, residencies, awards and new funding opportunities - it's been a big week for the Pacific creative community.
Lowdown: Taite Prize Winner Revealed
One of New Zealand music's most coveted awards is announced, big creative industry gig filled, a new public art initiative and finalists found for emerging awards.
Have Your Say On The Big Idea's Future
What do you and the creative sector need from The Big Idea? We're putting the ball in your court - as well as a chance to boost your bank balance.
"Absolutely Iconic" Robyn Kahukiwa Remembered as Trailblazer
Whānau, artists and gallerists pay tribute to a wāhine toa, whose talents and staunch belief in Māori rights have left a huge impression on the next generation.
Lowdown: Creative Sector Salaries Under Spotlight
The latest number crunching from Creative NZ, big opportunities ahead for Aotearoa singers and dancers, and more news from the arts world.
Tax Exemption For Creatives? New Model Proposed
A tax break to help boost the financial stability of the creative sector is being mooted - we break it down.
"A Titan Of Theatre" - Tributes Flow For Raymond Hawthorne
The impact of the influential performing arts powerhouse has seen some of New Zealand's leading acting names share their gratitude for his talents following his passing.
Lowdown: Awards Galore
Artists share their emotions in a flurry of big career moments - some with big money boosts - Indigenous festival's record returns and what's making news in the arts world of Aotearoa.
Lowdown: Arts & Creative Sector worth $17.5 Billion - And How It Could Get Bigger
The numbers are in, we break down the sector's latest stats - as well as a call to action for creative industries to step up its export game. All this plus arts news and awards.
Māori Artist Honoured At NZer Of The Year Awards
Leading arts advocate and educator Elizabeth Ellis has been celebrated at one of the country's most recognised awards nights.
Lowdown: Career-Altering Accolades
Aotearoa creatives share the impact of having their mahi acknowledged, festivals flourish, as well as both local and global recognition on display for all to see.
Creative NZ Outlines New Long-Term Plans
The national arts development agency is calling for sector feedback on its just launched draft strategy through until 2040.