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Knighted NZers Want Answers from Creative New Zealand
2 days ago

Knighted NZers Want Answers from Creative New Zealand

The Lowdown looks at big names wading into the Toi Hourua saga, what's on the line in the final countdown for Auckland Council budget submissions and creatives determined to make a difference.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Latest On We Are Indigo Saga - CNZ Reacts
1 week ago

Lowdown: Latest On We Are Indigo Saga - CNZ Reacts

Creative NZ's contentious Digital Arts Service Toi Hourua is back in conversation - as the Lowdown looks at national and local government funding issues, as well as celebrating some important creative achievements and accolades.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Stand Up Before It's Too Late
2 weeks ago

Lowdown: Stand Up Before It's Too Late

The collective voice of the creative community is needed urgently - find out how it can make a huge difference, if you're prepared to let it. Plus all the latest arts news you need to know.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
"A Legend Has Passed" - Double Tragedy For Arts Community
3 weeks ago

"A Legend Has Passed" - Double Tragedy For Arts Community

The Lowdown reflects on the passing of a second hugely admired creative figure in the space of a week, a new survey seeking to find what space arts needs to thrive and celebrates the climax of some serious hard mahi.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
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1 month ago

"Impact On Creative Livelihoods Is Profound" - Inside Cyclone Gabrielle's Devastation

The Lowdown investigates the damage done to arts infrastructure in the impacted regions and what the creative community is doing to offer support, your chance to speak up on CNZ's funding model & the big events that deserve your attention.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
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1 month ago

Lowdown: Cyclone Hits Creative Sector Hard

Flooding and funding remain the biggest issues in the creative community - get the latest in your arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Reactions & Questions After CNZ Cash Injection
1 month ago

Lowdown: Reactions & Questions After CNZ Cash Injection

With the news of the much-needed $22 million boost to the under-pressure funding body, we hear from those in the creative sector on what needs to happen from here in your latest arts news bulletin.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: Big Picture Focus, Immediate Arts Urgency
1 month ago

Lowdown: Big Picture Focus, Immediate Arts Urgency

Creative sector info years in the planning & alarming statistics on the housing/income issues facing artists have been released - The Lowdown breaks them down as well as emotional news for many.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown - Creative Leadership on Merry-Go-Round
2 months ago

Lowdown - Creative Leadership on Merry-Go-Round

The leading arts news bulletin is back for 2023 - and rips straight into the big issues. Who's leaving their gigs and what happens next plus farewells and congratulations are in order.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Lowdown: What Creative Sector Needs To Know Before 'Ho Ho Ho'
3 months ago

Lowdown: What Creative Sector Needs To Know Before 'Ho Ho Ho'

Do they know it's Christmas time at all? The powerbrokers in Aotearoa's creative sector have a wealth of information and responses - the final Lowdown of 2022 gives you a must-read breakdown.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Final Funding Hopes Of 2022
3 months ago

Final Funding Hopes Of 2022

Get the Lowdown ahead of the most contested funding round in CNZ history, the future of established creative ventures in a state of flux and all the arts news you need to know.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor
Will End Of An Era Impact Iconic Creative Event?
3 months ago

Will End Of An Era Impact Iconic Creative Event?

The Lowdown goes behind the sale of an Aotearoa artistic taonga, looks at the opportunities on the horizon, the passing of a creative powerhouse as well as major awards and movements in the sector.

Author:  The Big Idea Editor