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.
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.
Lowdown: International Success From Humble Beginnings
A cavalcade of validation for Aotearoa creatives in your arts news bulletin - with awards earned, spotlights shared, communities represented and festivals both growing and returning.
Lowdown: Doors Open, Doors Close
All the biggest news, happenings and events in the Aotearoa creative community - we herald those starting their careers, those at their peak and one that has sadly been cut short.
Lowdown: Kingmaker To Groundbreaker
Get the latest creative news including addressing some startling stats from the Aotearoa Music Awards, some major impending announcements and how the UK's facing a similar arts funding backlash to NZ.
EXCLUSIVE: First Cultural Regeneration Fund Recipients Revealed
Get the Lowdown on who has been given first crack at the $28 million MCH fund and what happens from here for everyone else - as well as NZ filmmakers getting international recognition.
Lowdown: Truth And Consequences Revealed
A packed arts news bulletin covers a funding success that raises more questions than answers, an impacted organisation breaks its silence and we name another that's closing its doors for good.
Build It Up, Tear It Down, Leave Town?
The creative community is under the microscope with major questions raised, key steps underway to help artists get a leg up, big winners and a major departure in the Lowdown.
"Together, We Are Unstoppable" - Creatives Refuse To Be Held Down
Artists are taking advantage of their moment in the spotlight to bring important issues to the fore - see what the latest creative success stories have to say in this week's arts news bulletin.
Big Event Returns, Big Issues Remain
A bright, epic beacon of creativity finally re-emerges but there are still many other funding and support issues the sector needs to address in this week's Lowdown.
Support Livelihoods, Not Lifestyles
Big opinions and big moments and big opportunities for the creative community - all debated and celebrated in The Lowdown, your arts news bulletin.
Why Mainstream Representation Matters
The Lowdown looks into how te reo Māori can get a stronger foothold through creative production, celebrate some Toi Māori pioneers and if we care that traffic lights are gone.