A coalition of heavy-hitters are calling for more focus on pushing local authors, some big international success and opportunities for NZ talent and youth theatre's next creators brought together.

Revived events to invigorate communities, new festivals to create lifelong art connections, opportunities, tributes, new positions and award-winners - it's been another big week in the creative sector.

Our marquee arts news bulletin, celebrating those whose mahi makes a difference, add creative value to their communities and succeed on national and global stages.

A half-million dollar initiative's announced to help artists get their mahi across Aotearoa, underserved communities get a chance to be celebrated and a number of career-advancing accolades and opportunities.

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

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.

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.

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

Winners of big residencies both here and overseas - along with more opportunities to come - plus award nomination news, fire damage implications and the importance of checking your spam folder.

MCH breaks down how technology could impact the arts, milestones and big moments for creative organisations and an insight into NZ's Venice Biennale exhibition.

Iconic prizes & world-famous institutions are recognising the talents of Aotearoa - see who's won what, NZ art centre stage in NYC, sad passings & other creative news.

Aotearoa creative minds and institutions are getting recognised globally and locally, big arts events and milestones worth savouring.