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$20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed
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$20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed

The Government has just released details of how many creative events, organisations and workers have been covered by the COVID recovery plan.

Creatives Cash In
The Lowdown

Creatives Cash In

Hundreds of thousands of dollars is heading the way of Aotearoa creatives - get The Lowdown on who’s getting recognised and what is on offer.

Reimagination: The Newest Form of Flattery
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Reimagination: The Newest Form of Flattery

Imitation has limitation - but with New Zealand Music Month upon us, we look at how interpretation is driving the creative process for many of our artists.

Cath's Out Of The Bag - Big Creative NZ Departure
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Cath's Out Of The Bag - Big Creative NZ Departure

Cath Cardiff has overseen countless arts funding applications in her time at Creative NZ - The Big Idea can exclusively reveal her exit after 22 years of service.

New Zealand Special Exhibition 8th Beijing International Art Biennale National Art Museum of China, Beijing

New Zealand Special Exhibition 8th Beijing International Art Biennale National Art Museum of China, Beijing

For the very first time, New Zealand will be represented at the 8th Beijing International Art Biennale in China. Auckland-based Ai Gallery have secured the Special Exhibition of 21 NZ artists

Where does poetry come from? By Amalia Fish

Where does poetry come from? By Amalia Fish

The urge or inspiration to write poetry comes from a need to express ideas and to share feelings and experiences with others.

NZ Music icon Ray Columbus passes away

NZ Music icon Ray Columbus passes away

60s New Zealand music icon Ray Columbus has passed away peacefully at his home north of Auckland today after a four year battle with ill health.

Fuel Festival Trust appoints new director

Fuel Festival Trust appoints new director

NZSD Director Garry Trinder reflects on Te Whaea's 20 Year history