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Creative New Zealand's Big New Hire
There are big shoes to fill, but CNZ has brought in one of the arts most respected leaders to take up a new role at a pivotal time.
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Making Aotearoa's Taonga "Last Forever"
Protecting our cultural and creative heritage items is no easy feat. We find out from the frontline of preserving these taonga how we all play a role as kaitiaki.
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Window Of $28 Million Opportunity Opens
The Lowdown looks at the latest announcements out of the country's leading funding bodies - and where the focus lies - as well as big awards and big occasions for NZ Creatives.
The Lowdown
Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript
The latest installment of The Big Idea's eye-opening insights for emerging creative careers - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers.
Arts Smarts
Are Ethics More Valuable Than Art?
Provenance & patronage are crucial pillars of the GLAM world - but what happens when they clash? Plus the Lowdown on some major musical happenings & award shortlists.
The Lowdown
Rock Mics, Crush Stereotypes
"I'm not a rapper, I'm an artist" - Diggy Dupé has strong advice on not putting up with other people's labels, as a milestone concert approaches.
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The ‘F’ Word That Has Creative Ears Burning
Get the Lowdown on the issues that are leading the creative conversation in your weekly arts news bulletin.
The Lowdown
"You Will Fail Spectacularly - Make Yourself Listen And Learn"
Arts Laureate Shane Bosher pulls no punches with advice for his younger self - and offers plenty of insight and warmth on how he sculpted his award-winning career.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
What If Arts Funding Was Honest?
Funding feels like a lottery for so many creatives - what if it actually was one? Arts advocate, strategist and producer Elise Sterback has an outside-the-box pitch to change the funding landscape.
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Ōriwa Haddon - Under-Appreciated Artist
"He's probably due a book." Find out about the life, times and art of a gifted Māori artist whose work can be found littered all over Picton, including a gallery upstairs at a local pub.
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Talkin' Bout Our Re-Generation
The Lowdown gets full spectrum of reaction from the creative community to the latest MCH fund and looks at the other creative news that should be on your radar.
The Lowdown
Boost To Film Sector Or Hollywood Slush Fund? NZSPG Explained
Aotearoa's status as a premier international film destination is intrinsically linked to the Screen Production Grant - so why is it under attack again? We dig beyond the headlines.
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EXCLUSIVE: What You Need To Know About New $28M Regeneration Fund
Everything you need to know about a major new Cultural Sector fund - with an exclusive interview detailing how it will work, who can apply and how creative feedback has been 'a kick up the ass'.
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Does Passion Really Spring Eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative passion project? Verity Johnson has tackled this issue head on with an important realisation.
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Nathan Joe's Biggest Moment...So Far
One of the rising stars of Aotearoa theatre talks about what his groundbreaking show Scenes From A Yellow Peril means in his promising career and why its kaupapa is so important.
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Leadership Crisis Or Dawn Of New Era? TBI Investigates
There is a flood of experience, knowledge and talent leaving key roles in the creative sector - some leaving the industry or country. We get insight into what's happening and what's next.
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Leaving Legacies That Last
Flames that burn bright and long can change the creative community - a packed Lowdown looks at champions, important issues, survey results and latest award opportunities.
The Lowdown
Reflections on Toi Te Kupu - Day Two
How does a Wānanga work when it feels under Western time constraints? Jack Gray gives his reflections on the second half of the pricey but passionate event held ahead of Matariki.
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Is Housing For Creatives And Artists The Answer?
A group of creative supporters are appealing for help as they look to build impenetrable data to force change to one of the biggest issues facing struggling artists.
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Inside The Toi Māori Wānanga Most Couldn't Afford
How important was the kaupapa discussed at the highly priced Wānanga? Hugely respected Māori creative Jack Gray gives a comprehensive insight into Toi Te Kupu | Whakaahuatanga 2022
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How Creative Input Can Be A Game-Changer In Schools
Giving back to your community is often the goal of many creatives - getting paid for it can now be a reality. We explore the many rewards of the Creatives in Schools programme.
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Theatre I.N.C. - A Wero For Stage Productions
A veteran of Aotearoa theatre is concerned - his opinion culminates in a challenge for theatre makers across the country.
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Questions That Deserve Answers
Challenging positions and issues is at the core of art - we get the Lowdown on the controversies in the spotlight, big steps in young creative careers in our arts news bulletin.
The Lowdown
Not A-Mused: Has Half Million Dollar 'Innovation' Proved Its Worth?
Narrative Muse's half million dollars of funding brings with it a deserved microscope - Andrew Wood gives his thoughts on if it's delivering for NZ creatives and audiences.
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'Do You Want The Good News Or The Bad News?'
Indian Ink Co-founder Jacob Rajan is a master in storytelling. So he's got creative in working out what he'd say to his 22-year-old self.
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self
Changing Of The Guard
The departure of key figures in the creative community continues - The Lowdown looks at who's going where, what events are inspiring underrepresented communities and the latest accolades.
The Lowdown
'Making Is Thinking'
Molly Morpeth Canaday winner Melissa McMahon talks about career reinvention and how picking a hands-on course made all the difference.
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Devoted To Making A Difference - Huge Creative Impact On Queen's Birthday Honours List
It's not all about the big names - The Big Idea dives deep into the 2022 list to honour 37 creatives from across Aotearoa who deserve their time in the spotlight.
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Outspoken & Outstanding: Tami Neilson Lets Rip
Aotearoa music's staunchest advocate for equality is getting ready to reveal her latest - and possibly greatest - album. Chris Forster finds out what makes this creative talent tick.
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