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Building Connection Through Mafana
14 hours ago

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.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Pacific Powerhouses Bringing Alofa to Opera
1 day ago

Pacific Powerhouses Bringing Alofa to Opera

Making a huge splash as screen performers, Stacey Leilua and Anapela Polataivao are championing community art, adding accessibility to an elite medium.

Author:  Kim Meredith
Calling me home: How a Matariki anthem wrote a new chapter in the story of Māori country music
6 days ago

Calling me home: How a Matariki anthem wrote a new chapter in the story of Māori country music

It might not seem the most typical Māori musical genre, but there has been a long history of Māori engagement with country music.

Author:  Kirsten Zemke
Stanza & Applaud - Passing The Torch To New NZ Poet Laureate
1 week ago

Stanza & Applaud - Passing The Torch To New NZ Poet Laureate

National Poetry Day has been ushered in with the announcement of the country's Poet Laureate - the departing Chris Tse interviews his successor Robert Sullivan (and vice versa).

Author:  Chris Tse
Local ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Parody Proves Popular
1 week ago

Local ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Parody Proves Popular

A dish Aotearoa didn’t know it was craving has just been served.

Author:  Samantha Cheong
Talanoa with a Tusitala: Lou’ana
1 month ago

Talanoa with a Tusitala: Lou’ana

With a track record of selling out local venues and ascending to top spots on NZ charts - Danielle Thomson gets to know revered musician Lou’ana in our new bi-monthly series, 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'. 

Author:  Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson
Love Letter To Creatives - Workmates Is Must-See
1 month ago

Love Letter To Creatives - Workmates Is Must-See

Aotearoa's arts sector hits the big screen - the minds behind it share how they got a movie about 'theatre kids' made and why it hits so close to home.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
"Gold Standard Legacy" Of Greer Twiss Remembered
1 month ago

"Gold Standard Legacy" Of Greer Twiss Remembered

Tributes are flowing after the passing of an Arts Icon - referred to as the "Godfather" of contemporary sculpture in New Zealand.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
More Than Just Money - In-Kind Support Crucial For Creatives
1 month ago

More Than Just Money - In-Kind Support Crucial For Creatives

The minds behind Melbourne Fringe-bound production How To Art explain the importance of diversifying their support to achieve their dreams.

Author:  Sam Ackerman
Cannes-Do Attitude - Pitching Your Feature Film
1 month ago

Cannes-Do Attitude - Pitching Your Feature Film

Kiwi creative Emma Keeling gives us a first-hand experience on what it's like to sell your vision at the most famous film festival on the planet.

Author:  Emma Keeling
Into The Ether - Mixing Public Art and Corporate Finance
1 month ago

Into The Ether - Mixing Public Art and Corporate Finance

Highly regarded artist Judy Darragh's latest awe-inspiring artwork is more than a visual feast, it's a case study in finding the sweet spot on large-scale commissioned works.

Author:  Andrew Paul Wood
Creative NZ Boss On Funding - "Leave No Stone Unturned"
1 month ago

Creative NZ Boss On Funding - "Leave No Stone Unturned"

In part two of our exclusive interview with the new CNZ Chief Executive, Gretchen La Roche discusses funding the sector, the changes facing arts organisations and changes in perception.

Author:  Sam Ackerman