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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.

Kia Mau Festival: Forging the path to Hawaiki Hou
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Kia Mau Festival: Forging the path to Hawaiki Hou

Artist-led and Indigenous storytelling-focused, the Wellington-based festival shapes up for another empowering edition.

F.O.L.A [AKL]: How to Make a Really Great Party…and a Really Great Protest
Pathfinders

F.O.L.A [AKL]: How to Make a Really Great Party…and a Really Great Protest

Co-artistic directors Nisha Madhan and Julia Croft invite us into the blazing, new world they’ve created together with F.O.L.A [AKL] in our new series Pathfinders.  

OPINION: Budget 2025 Hits Creative Freelancers In The Pocket
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OPINION: Budget 2025 Hits Creative Freelancers In The Pocket

A creative academic looks at the real implications for the many self-employed workers in the sector, following the government's latest financial decisions.

'Cabaret Curious?' How To Get Your Glitter On
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'Cabaret Curious?' How To Get Your Glitter On

We take a cheeky peek behind the Cabaret Festival's velvet curtain and find out how creatives - no matter their experience - can be a part of it.

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.

"Don't Stay in Your Lane"
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

"Don't Stay in Your Lane"

Multi-passionate creative, PhD researcher, and award-winning author Jeanelle Frontin on the importance of getting to know yourself.

Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina
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Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to her creative journey and what inspires and challenges her in our new bi-monthly series 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'. 

"Be Brutally Honest"
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

"Be Brutally Honest"

Check your privilege at the door - comedian Sameena Zehra has toured the world and gives her tips for finding balance in your career by living with integrity and joy.

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.