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Lowdown: Sarjeant's Major Moment
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Lowdown: Sarjeant's Major Moment

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. 

Image: Joshua Hoehne, Unsplash.
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Setting Boundaries: 3 Essential Strategies

Setting boundaries can be beneficial for your workload and your mental health. Here are some tips to do so respectfully.

Start With Plan 'B'
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

Start With Plan 'B'

Actor Stephen Butterworth has backed himself - and with great success over the years - but he explains why the best advice he ever received had nothing to do with acting.

Arts Minister Goldsmith Announces Creative Sector Strategy
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Arts Minister Goldsmith Announces Creative Sector Strategy

The Government has finally outlined a strategy for the creative industries - Paul Goldsmith breaks down the target areas, as a public consultation window opens.

Lowdown: 'Double-Edged Sword' Reaction to CNZ Funding Changes
The Lowdown

Lowdown: 'Double-Edged Sword' Reaction to CNZ Funding Changes

The creative community reacts to the Tōtara and Kahikatea programmes being halted - and CNZ responds - plus the latest announcements from the arts sector.

VIDEO: For The Birds
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VIDEO: For The Birds

WATCH: How a neighbourhood arts practice made it international - and what happens when your art becomes the target of copycat creations.

Social Media Hacking Devastating Creative Small Businesses
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Social Media Hacking Devastating Creative Small Businesses

A timely warning for all creative professionals: social media account hacking is rising, and your small business may be more vulnerable than you think.

Creative NZ To End Tōtara & Kahikatea Funding
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Creative NZ To End Tōtara & Kahikatea Funding

While CNZ's overall funding budget won't be reduced, the way arts organisations in Aotearoa are supported is set for a major overhaul.

30 & Thriving For Nelson Arts Festival
Art off the Beaten Track

30 & Thriving For Nelson Arts Festival

The first and oldest annual regional multi-arts festival in Aotearoa hits a major milestone this month - we look at how its grown from its humble beginnings.

Lowdown: Finding The Audience Sweet Spot
The Lowdown

Lowdown: Finding The Audience Sweet Spot

Candour about challenges, success stories, artists standing up for their communities, international triumph and grassroot returns in Aotearoa.

To Victor, The Spoils
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To Victor, The Spoils

From feeling lost in his identity to becoming one of Pasifika's most creative voices - Victor Rodger opens up on his path to becoming an Arts Laureate.

OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger
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OPINION: ACT's Threat To Arts Funding Provokes Anger

ACT has warned Creative NZ not "to tempt fate" of future funding with its continued support of a celebrated artist. Andrew Wood fires back - and the Arts minister responds.