Far from putting the cue in the rack as holidays loom, NZ's creative community is busy as ever with new funds opening, award finalists named, line-ups and big decisions revealed plus leadership comings-and-goings.

Two top flight creatives earn a rare accolade, NZ Film Commission's big changes reap big financial rewards - among a host of arts announcements, awards and appointments.

The creative community reacts to tough news from a performance stalwart, spotlight put on arts funding, the latest winners and arts news from across Aotearoa.

Major free events around the country show a depth of talent and desire to make creativity accessible, a big funding boost and artists honoured as local heroes.

Research that highlights the value of creativity released, big announcements and career boosts for creatives, as well as emotional reactions to special events.

An event ten years in the making takes the national spotlight, $17.3 billion reasons to back live performance and a host of heartening arts news. 

The creative community reacts to the Tōtara and Kahikatea programmes being halted - and CNZ responds - plus the latest announcements from the arts sector.

Candour about challenges, success stories, artists standing up for their communities, international triumph and grassroot returns in Aotearoa.

Coveted awards are dished out - with more on the horizon - while there's an ominous warning to the screen sector amid a raft of big news.

An extensive report exposes an area where the creative community needs support and advocacy, proof that backing artists pays off and a raft of residencies, awards and finalists to celebrate.

Key changes at the helm of two creative organisations, Festival fever hitting both ends of Aotearoa, awards won and milestones celebrated in this week's arts news bulletin.

Arts news bulletins don't come any more jam-packed than this, get your head around all the latest happenings, triumphs, heartbreak, recognition and opportunity in the creative community.