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Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork
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Lowdown: New Home For Major NZ Artwork

Get the latest on where a Venice Biennale sculpture will call home, the performing arts full calendar, big gongs beckon for Māori artists and some fresh announcements.

Jolt dancer and tutor Joel Forman with a young Jolt dancer. Jolt is a creative space in Christchurch. Photo: Jolt
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$18M Of Impact - Creative Spaces Report Released

Details have been released from MCH's three-year funding into community creative spaces through Arts Access Aotearoa - with some impressive results.

VIDEO: From Streets To Studio
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VIDEO: From Streets To Studio

WATCH: From a high school dropout and tagger to a fulfilled glass artist, Simon Lewis Wards proves formal training isn't a prerequisite for success.

Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis
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Trouble In Paradise - Art Confronting Climate Crisis

An exhibition that's been used to put the urgent climate issue in front of World leaders is making an impact in Auckland.

Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled
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Lowdown: Major NZ Creative Role Filled

A high profile arts position is announced, NZ artists hit out at Aussie creative controversy, major support for emerging screen practitioners and the major creative happenings.

Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered
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Lasting Legacy: Toni Huata Remembered

A "generous artist and arts administrator" who was more than just a marvel on the mic, creative friends pay tribute to a wahine toa who gave so much to the music community. 

Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector
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Lowdown: Government Calls For Public Feedback on Screen Sector

The biggest threats to local content are being tackled in a new MCH consultation, big opportunity for indigenous creatives and arts organisations under pressure.

Creative NZ Launch Latest Arts Advocacy Campaign
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Creative NZ Launch Latest Arts Advocacy Campaign

Some of the most recognisable names in the NZ creative community are at the forefront of a new video set for a big online presence in the coming weeks.

Aotearoa Projects Backed In $1.6M International Grants
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Aotearoa Projects Backed In $1.6M International Grants

The British Council's Connections Through Culture Grants has seen eight NZ/UK creative collaborations receive a welcome funding boost.

'Hundreds Of Submissions' - MCH Working Through Amplify Feedback
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'Hundreds Of Submissions' - MCH Working Through Amplify Feedback

Manatū Taonga update the progress of the long-awaited Creative and Cultural sector strategy, after the arts community made its feelings heard.

$10K Art Prize "A Real Gift"
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$10K Art Prize "A Real Gift"

An intricately carved sculpture has come out trumps in the Molly Morpeth Canaday Awards, NZ's longest running arts prize.

VIDEO: Village Radio - Keeping The Beat
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VIDEO: Village Radio - Keeping The Beat

WATCH: From an age where it was all about the wireless - not wifi - a group of passionate volunteers are ensuring the glory days of music and radio aren't forgotten.