Writers rally as Robin Hyde’s attic faces demolition
Penman House is facing imminent demolition. Salene Schloffel-Armstrong speaks to Paula Morris who is leading the charge to save the piece of literary history.
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Mayor hopefuls don’t lead with arts policies – so we asked what they are
A range of responses from mayor hopefuls in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin on their plans to support the arts – or not.
The times they are a changing (and so are we)
The Big Idea is embarking on what can best be described as a low-key makeover.
Asian Diaspora Dialogues returns to Tāmaki
After a three-year hiatus, the one-day conference returned, inviting discussions on the creative sector in Aotearoa. Here’s the most important things Eda Tang heard.
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.
NZ’s small music venues are struggling. Here’s a tried and true fix
Experts argue for a sector-to-sector funding scheme where a levy on large events is redistributed to the local live music sector, as is done in France.
The ‘noisy and joyous’ new festival for a playful audience, We The Young
The team behind Auckland Live’s brand new festival gives us the scoop on creating for the young and the special opportunities this festival could provide artists.
'Sharp, Witty, Unapologetic' - Shock Loss of Acclaimed Writer
The literary community is reeling after the loss of Kelly Ana Morey (1968-2025) - friend and colleague Andrew Wood pens an emotional tribute.
‘Done with it’: NZ musicians boycott Spotify over AI military tech investments
The reasons are clear – but what are they sacrificing and what are they hoping to gain?
Amplify Announced - NZ's Creative & Cultural Sector Strategy Confirmed
The Government's goals and support plans to shape the sector over the next five years have been revealed - Sam Ackerman breaks down all the key details.
$20K Art Award Win "A Dream That Came True"
Success at the National Contemporary Art Awards isn't just a huge career boost, it's a prize that has been on Zena Elliott's radar for decades.