Passing a torch with a dying light: Criticism and mentorship in the arts
Damien Levi reflects on his responsibility as a mentor to a fledgling critic.
‘By Afro-Kiwis, for everyone’: Aotearoa's first-ever festival of Black arts
Tunmise Adebowale speaks to festival director Dione Joseph about why the local festival centreing Black joy, abundance, and innovation came together.
How Tiri Te Araroa Woman Far Walking became bilingual
Eda Tang interviews Maioha Ki Te Ao Tūroa Allen, the kaihāpai reo Māori and translator of the play.
Resilience, love and bravery: The Performing Arts and Young People Hui
John Armstrong reports back with key takeaways from the PAYPA Hui 2025.
‘Quarter the budget but triple the workload’: The future of theatre is broken
Lizzie Tollemache interviews 20 established theatre artists on making work for children.
Community and excellence: Prayas Theatre hits 20 years
This month, Prayas Theatre celebrates its 20th year lighting up stages with South Asian storytelling. Sam Brooks talks to co-founders Amit Ohdedar and Sudeepta Vyas about the company’s journey.
‘Did the ghost of Charles Brasch haunt you?’: A chat among four Landfall editors
Lynley Edmeades, current Landfall editor, interviews three previous editors: Emma Neale, Chris Price and David Eggleton.
Talanoa with a Tusitala: Melissa Gilbert
Dani talks to Mel, a queer brown baddie and artist about atua, family and making art.
The biggest takeaways and the loudest silence at Nui te Kōrero 2025
Gabi Lardies attended the biannual arts leadership conference to take the temperature, glean insights and bring you sound bites.
Tahuna Te Ahi: Jeanine Clarkin
A leading voice in Māori fashion Jeanine Clarkin (Ngāti Hako, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāti Raukawa) talks to the role of fashion, cultural infiltration and how Ngā toi Māori will help shape our future in the latest installment of 'Tahuna Te Ahi (Setting the World Alight)'.
'Extraordinary Potential' - How NZ Creatives Can Tap Into Themed Entertainment Opportunity
Sir Richard Taylor helped bring the heaviest hitters of the location-based entertainment sector to NZ - the Wētā Workshop wizard explains why it's an industry of huge potential for creatives.
Building Connection Through Mafana
The Creative NZ Early Careers Fund window closes this Thursday - previous recipient George Funaki explains the impact it has on creating space and finding his way.