A high profile arts position is announced, NZ artists hit out at Aussie creative controversy, major support for emerging screen practitioners and the major creative happenings.

The biggest threats to local content are being tackled in a new MCH consultation, big opportunity for indigenous creatives and arts organisations under pressure.

Your arts news bulletin returns for 2025 with the contenders for a $65,000 prize revealed, major events about to kick off, new line-ups and major creative opportunities.

The last Lowdown for 2024 features the loss of a well-loved artist, a music great moving on, big awards and accolades.

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.