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.
Theatre Pioneer Tim Bray Passes Away
Children's Theatre icon remembered for more than 30 years of creativity that inspired generations.
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.
The Genius of Gee - Tributes Flow For Iconic NZ Writer
Writers, creatives and arts organisations react to the passing of Maurice Gee, a man responsible for some of the most loved books in New Zealand's literary history.
King's Birthday Honours: Arts Leaders & Headliners To The Fore
From those at the top tables to those dedicated to arts in the regions, we profile the full list of 32 creatively-connected NZers receiving national honours and get reaction.
Government Confirms $577m Pledge For International Screen Production Rebate
A major announcement for Aotearoa's TV and film industry - with the impactful scheme locked in for another four years.