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
Artist-led and Indigenous storytelling-focused, the Wellington-based festival shapes up for another empowering edition.
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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
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
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
Aotearoa creative minds and institutions are getting recognised globally and locally, big arts events and milestones worth savouring.
"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
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"
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
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
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
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.