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30 & Thriving For Nelson Arts Festival
1 month ago

30 & Thriving For Nelson Arts Festival

The first and oldest annual regional multi-arts festival in Aotearoa hits a major milestone this month - we look at how its grown from its humble beginnings.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Perfect Pointers for Provincial Pensioners
3 years ago

Perfect Pointers for Provincial Pensioners

How the Horowhenua arts centre overcame the sketchy times of COVID to thrive and bring the community together again.

Author:  Bevan Sanson
The Struggle is Real
3 years ago

The Struggle is Real

Running an art gallery that focuses on uplifting the community has been Megan Dickinson's passion - but it comes with its challenges.

Author:  Vicki Holder
Far Out World in Far North
4 years ago

Far Out World in Far North

Sometimes colour is overrated. A gem of an exhibition in Northland is sure to have your senses on overload and planning a weekend road trip.

Author:  Courtney Rose Brown
Take Me to the River
4 years ago

Take Me to the River

Annie Pokel takes us to a brave little enterprise well off the beaten track.

Author:  Annie Pokel
Head North
5 years ago

Head North

Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.

Author:  Annie Pokel
Run to the Bank
5 years ago

Run to the Bank

Annie Pokel heads to Taranaki, let's see what gold she’s found

Author:  Annie Pokel
The Quiet Dog
5 years ago

The Quiet Dog

Quiet Dog, Bite Hard: What does a Mos Def-song have to do with a small business taking a leap into the art world? Annie Pokel goes to find out.

Author:  Annie Pokel
Paper-Works
5 years ago

Paper-Works

Annabel Sinclair-Thomson treats her work as her hobby, and this may well be her secret to success. Annie Pokel gets ready for a trip to Te Awanga to find out more.

Author:  Annie Pokel