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"Don't Stay in Your Lane"
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

"Don't Stay in Your Lane"

Multi-passionate creative, PhD researcher, and award-winning author Jeanelle Frontin on the importance of getting to know yourself.

Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina
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Talanoa with a Tusitala: Dani Kionasina

Danielle Kionasina Dilys Thomson talks to her creative journey and what inspires and challenges her in our new bi-monthly series 'Talanoa with a Tusitala'. 

"Be Brutally Honest"
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

"Be Brutally Honest"

Check your privilege at the door - comedian Sameena Zehra has toured the world and gives her tips for finding balance in your career by living with integrity and joy.

Government Confirms $577m Pledge For  International Screen Production Rebate
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Government Confirms $577m Pledge For International Screen Production Rebate

A major announcement for Aotearoa's TV and film industry - with the impactful scheme locked in for another four years.

Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub
The Lowdown

Lowdown: Invitation To "Come Play, Innovate" At New Creative Hub

A game-changing creative quarter is at last fully operational, cornerstone events bringing big numbers, international opportunities open and a multitude of arts success stories. 

$65K Fiction Winner 'Delirious' At Ockham NZ Book Awards
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$65K Fiction Winner 'Delirious' At Ockham NZ Book Awards

Party like it's 1994 - history repeats for Damien Wilkins, taking out the richest prize in NZ literature, among a host of success stories at the awards gala.

Auckland Fringe 2025 Cancellation Big Blow For Emerging Artists
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Auckland Fringe 2025 Cancellation Big Blow For Emerging Artists

We get reaction to the announcement that Tāmaki Makaurau has lost an invaluable event for creative expression - but hope remains it may return.

Laughing Through the Pain, Leading Through the Punchlines
Pathfinders

Laughing Through the Pain, Leading Through the Punchlines

In a country where the comedy circuit has long lacked Asian representation, Jess Karamjeet is here to change the script.

Tributes Flow As Arts Icon Fred Graham Passes Away
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Tributes Flow As Arts Icon Fred Graham Passes Away

The patriarch of one of NZ art's first families leaves a lasting legacy after an extraordinary life. 

'It's Time To Make A Stand For Arts Education'
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'It's Time To Make A Stand For Arts Education'

The push to revive the Creatives in Schools programme reaches a crucial stage ahead of presenting the petition to Parliament - arts educator and advocate Dr Kerryn Palmer is rallying support.

Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter
The Lowdown

Lowdown: Real Value Of Laughter

May is a monumental month for the comedy and music sectors, get the Lowdown on its real impact - plus new appointments and a spotlight on visual arts news.

Heart Talk: 🕷️🩷🦈
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Heart Talk: 🕷️🩷🦈

Artists Luisa Tora and Molly Rangiwai-McHale ask each other about being partners & collaborators in Aotearoa.