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.
Heart Talk: 100% Vibes (A Survival Guide)
Piupiu Maya Turei on the different values of art, ways to make being an artist enjoyable, and some bucket-list challenges to flex the liberation muscles of your mind.
Red Light Can Mean Go - "We Need To Create Our Own Hope"
One of New Zealand's most bold theatre companies is taking their show on the road - and explain why chasing the Aussie dream is so important to many performing arts creatives.
Māori Artist Honoured At NZer Of The Year Awards
Leading arts advocate and educator Elizabeth Ellis has been celebrated at one of the country's most recognised awards nights.
Lowdown: Career-Altering Accolades
Aotearoa creatives share the impact of having their mahi acknowledged, festivals flourish, as well as both local and global recognition on display for all to see.
Creative NZ Outlines New Long-Term Plans
The national arts development agency is calling for sector feedback on its just launched draft strategy through until 2040.
Collective Comfort - Why Creatives Need A Community
A sense of belonging is just as important as talent and drive - Verity Johnson reflects on the restorative power of the PANNZ Arts Market for mid-career artists.
Lowdown: New Frontiers For NZ Creatives & Awards
Huge opportunity for writers, artists and creative admirers up and down the country, top gong on the move and winners revealed.
All That Jax - Designer Finds Her Own Path
Haute couture with an Indigenous twist in a garden setting - no one can accuse Jacqueline Roper of taking the traditional route.
Think Local Before Global: Public Feedback For Govt's Creative Strategy Revealed
The creative community has spoken - The Big Idea's comprehensive breakdown of what the major issues highlighted in Amplify's public consultation window.