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Cannes-Do Attitude - Pitching Your Feature Film
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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.

Into The Ether - Mixing Public Art and Corporate Finance
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Into The Ether - Mixing Public Art and Corporate Finance

Highly regarded Auckland 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.

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

Lowdown: Silver Scrolls, Oscar Contention & Event Success
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Lowdown: Silver Scrolls, Oscar Contention & Event Success

Creative talents recognised across multiple disciplines, with awards, nominations, residencies, festival line-ups and success stories from across Aotearoa.

Kia Mau Festival: Expect the Unexpected
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Kia Mau Festival: Expect the Unexpected

Sinead Overbye travels through the rich tapestry of Kia Mau Festival 2025 and the threads of Indigeneity that run through its very fabric.

Theatre Pioneer Tim Bray Passes Away
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Theatre Pioneer Tim Bray Passes Away

Children's Theatre icon remembered for more than 30 years of creativity that inspired generations.

"Tougher Than I've Ever Known" - In Depth With Creative NZ Chief Executive
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"Tougher Than I've Ever Known" - In Depth With Creative NZ Chief Executive

In an extensive first interview as CNZ boss, Gretchen La Roche opens up on what's exciting her about the role, the challenges facing the sector and the way forward.

Lowdown: Career Milestones, Creative Success At Parliament & Surprise Exits
The Lowdown

Lowdown: Career Milestones, Creative Success At Parliament & Surprise Exits

New Zealanders getting recognised on international stages, crowned best in the country and taking control of their creative futures - plus announcements and departures that impact the sector.

Protect Local Content - Screen Sector Responds To Govt Reform Proposal
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Protect Local Content - Screen Sector Responds To Govt Reform Proposal

From TVNZ to Netflix and local production companies, those with skin in the game have made their thoughts clear on the proposals that could determine the fate of NZ's screen industry.

Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition
The Lowdown

Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition

Senior positions at creative organisations across NZ have been revealed, arts projects representing underserved communities given much-deserved spotlight and more news from across the sector.

Victor Rodger's Words Of Wisdom
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

Victor Rodger's Words Of Wisdom

The Arts Laureate doesn't pull any punches with his writing - and takes a similar approach to laying out advice on staying true to yourself as a creative. 

Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes
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Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes

Honours and heartbreak in the big creative sector news of the week and Matariki brings arts and culture hits all around the country.