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OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage
5 days ago

OPINION: Preserving Wellington's Living Cultural Heritage

The creative community is being called on to help save the capital's Begonia House - an artist's haven that is facing demolition. Former curator Michael Oates makes his case.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
Reclaiming Arts Journalism For Our Community - Jennifer Ward-Lealand
1 week ago

Reclaiming Arts Journalism For Our Community - Jennifer Ward-Lealand

OPINION: One of the most prominent creative advocates in Aotearoa is calling for a mainstream media heavyweight to lift their arts coverage.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: What NZ Screen Industry Needs in 2025
1 month ago

OPINION: What NZ Screen Industry Needs in 2025

These are challenging times for local content - industry expert Irene Gardiner takes aim at the screen sector's most pressing issues.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: Systematic Change Needed To Support Youth Arts
2 months ago

OPINION: Systematic Change Needed To Support Youth Arts

The Performing Arts and Young People’s sector must not be left to wither on the vine, writes Dr. Kerryn Palmer.

Author:  Kerryn Palmer
How Creatives Can Help Societal Change
2 months ago

How Creatives Can Help Societal Change

Arts advocate Karl Chitham reveals why he's tackling an issue that's close to his heart - and why more creatives should use their talents to make an impact.

Author:  Karl Chitham
Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35
3 months ago

Celebration With A Word Of Caution - BATS Turns 35

A major milestone and a crucial fundraising event for the Wellington theatre cornerstone - Chief Executive Jonty Hendry explains how they plan to "avert a potential crisis."

Author:  Jonathon Hendry
OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger
4 months ago

OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger

ACT has warned Creative NZ not "to tempt fate" of future funding with its continued support of a celebrated artist. Andrew Wood fires back - and the Arts minister responds. 

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood
How Culture Can Build A Better World
4 months ago

How Culture Can Build A Better World

An extensive trip through Europe picking the brains of creative industry leaders has been an enlightening one for Sydney Opera House Senior Manager Anna Yanatchkova - she shares her insights.

Author:  ArtsHub.com.au
OPINION: Confronting NZ Government's "Short-Sighted" Impact On Arts
5 months ago

OPINION: Confronting NZ Government's "Short-Sighted" Impact On Arts

A visiting creative academic and global thought leader on the impact music can have on cities and policy speaks out on how Aotearoa can't afford to treat the arts as a 'nice to have'.

Author:  A Big Idea contributor
OPINION: The Real State Of Breaking In Aotearoa
6 months ago

OPINION: The Real State Of Breaking In Aotearoa

The performance and debate around Raygun overtook Breaking's Olympic debut. Dujon Cullingford - an Oceania Breaking leader - explains where the art form is at in the part of the world and breaks down the backlash.

Author:  Dujon Cullingford
A National Disservice - The Need To Reinstate Creatives in Schools
6 months ago

A National Disservice - The Need To Reinstate Creatives in Schools

Arts educator Dr. Kerryn Palmer lays out the reasons why the highly-regarded programme should be revived and calls for action from the creative community.

Author:  Kerryn Palmer
“Ka Mua Ka Muri - Walking Backwards Into The Future"
8 months ago

“Ka Mua Ka Muri - Walking Backwards Into The Future"

OPINION: Tiaki Kerei reflects on a Te Ao Māori concept that speaks to elements at the heart of both creativity and Aotearoa.

Author:  Jack Gray