Lowdown: Taite Prize Winner Revealed
One of New Zealand music's most coveted awards is announced, big creative industry gig filled, a new public art initiative and finalists found for emerging awards.
Heart Talk: Māori Metamorphosis
Maia Keane writes about moving home to Tūranganui-a-Kiwa for art, and the sense of belonging and connection she has since discovered.
Have Your Say On The Big Idea's Future
What do you and the creative sector need from The Big Idea? We're putting the ball in your court - as well as a chance to boost your bank balance.
"Absolutely Iconic" Robyn Kahukiwa Remembered as Trailblazer
Whānau, artists and gallerists pay tribute to a wāhine toa, whose talents and staunch belief in Māori rights have left a huge impression on the next generation.
Lowdown: Creative Sector Salaries Under Spotlight
The latest number crunching from Creative NZ, big opportunities ahead for Aotearoa singers and dancers, and more news from the arts world.
Heart Talk: The Vastness of Blue, the Depths of Black
Tunmise Adebowale opens poetic eyes to the practices of Ruth Ige and Mary Dah Fairy, two artists whose canvases are imbued with the deep blues of Blackness.
Tax Exemption For Creatives? New Model Proposed
A tax break to help boost the financial stability of the creative sector is being mooted - we break it down.
"A Titan Of Theatre" - Tributes Flow For Raymond Hawthorne
The impact of the influential performing arts powerhouse has seen some of New Zealand's leading acting names share their gratitude for his talents following his passing.
Lowdown: Awards Galore
Artists share their emotions in a flurry of big career moments - some with big money boosts - Indigenous festival's record returns and what's making news in the arts world of Aotearoa.
Heart Talk: Quite Frankly…
Leafa Wilson writes about the weft between her life, kids, faith and creative energies, across decades of art making.
Tahuna Te Ahi: Noelle Jakeman
Noelle Jakeman (Ngāti Hine, Ngapuhi, Ngāti Maniapoto, Tainui) explores the role that the arts will play in shaping the future in our new series 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)' produced in partnership with Te Manawa.
Lowdown: Arts & Creative Sector worth $17.5 Billion - And How It Could Get Bigger
The numbers are in, we break down the sector's latest stats - as well as a call to action for creative industries to step up its export game. All this plus arts news and awards.