Lowdown: Career Milestones, Creative Success At Parliament & Surprise Exits
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.
Protect Local Content - Screen Sector Responds To Govt Reform Proposal
From TVNZ to Netflix and local production companies, those with skin in the game have made their thoughts clear on the proposals that could determine the fate of NZ's screen industry.
Lowdown: Arts Appointments & "Special" Recognition
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.
Victor Rodger's Words Of Wisdom
The Arts Laureate doesn't pull any punches with his writing - and takes a similar approach to laying out advice on staying true to yourself as a creative.
Lowdown: Matariki Shines Bright On Unsung Heroes
Honours and heartbreak in the big creative sector news of the week and Matariki brings arts and culture hits all around the country.
"Risk Is Becoming A Dirty Word" - Sophie Roberts On Arts Leadership
After more than a decade of driving Silo Theatre, Artistic Director Sophie Roberts is signing off with some honest and unfiltered insights on the state of the sector.
Season: Rewriting The Rulebook On Dealer Galleries
Ethics, honesty and patience - meet the gallerists doing it their way.
The Genius of Gee - Tributes Flow For Iconic NZ Writer
Writers, creatives and arts organisations react to the passing of Maurice Gee, a man responsible for some of the most loved books in New Zealand's literary history.
The Art Of Logistics - Removing The Stress Of Moving Artwork
Chris Streeter's new role with Crown Fine Art NZ will help artists and creatives sleep a whole lot easier when taking their mahi across the motu - and the world.
"It’s Not A Bad Thing To Be Different"
From being forced into army service to finding his true calling, actor and writer Mustaq Missouri has some poignant words on finding your creative path.
Lowdown: Pip Pip Hooray! $100K Fellowship Announced
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.
A Dinosaur At The Edge Of Imagination
Perched atop a jagged, volcanic plinth, a sci-fi-meets-prehistoric creature now towers over Riverside Park in Taupō.