Vale Stephen Bradshaw - Māori Dance Pioneer
"A gentle, humble and selfless soul" - Tiaki Kerei pays tribute to a man who paved the way for contemporary Māori dance on both the national and global stage.
Lowdown: Questions Raised Over CNZ's Leadership Future
Reaction from the creative community after Gretchen La Roche's surprise departure and what it means for CNZ, arts events with a cause and opportunities to excel.
Shock Exit From Creative NZ
A blow for one of the central organisations in the creative sector - with respected senior figure Gretchen La Roche taking up a lead role elsewhere.
Call To Save Arts Centre From Becoming "Lifeless, Hollowed-Out"
One of the hubs of Christchurch's creative community faces the threat of being dissolved in the latest showdown between local council and culture.
Culture Crisis – Can NZ’s Museums Be Saved?
Surfacing reports on the dire future for Aotearoa's cultural institutions only scratch the surface - Andrew Wood digs deeper to find the crux of the issue and questions where the solutions are.
Bouncing Back From Funding Loss
After losing its place on the Creative NZ funding ladder, the McCahon House Trust explains how it recovered and opened new doors overseas for NZ artists.
EXCLUSIVE: NZ Creative Sector Now Worth $16.3 Billion
Arts and creativity sector received a $1.4b boost - as the latest MCH figures are released. We break down some of the key statistics.
Lowdown: Success, Farewells & Golden Opportunities
A jam-packed arts news bulletin - celebrating some major milestones in creative careers, newly bestowed (and some long-awaited) honours and some permanently closing doors.
$20K Recognition For "Reclusive" Creatives
" I might not quite be as obscure as I thought" - the two recipients of the Dame Doreen's Gift speak of their "surreal" and "astonishing vote of confidence."
VIDEO: Transcending Oceans And Generations
WATCH: An extraordinary piece of ngā toi Māori isn't just inspiring awe and reflection from New Zealanders, it's proving a connecting kaupapa for indigenous people from across the globe.
6 Tips For Entering An Art Prize
Many say art prizes are as fraught as entering the lottery, but you can hedge your bets. Here’s how.
Embrace The Change - Creatives Bust Down Menopause Stigma
Creatives know change is a good thing - and as the world celebrates International Women's Day, menopausal creatives explain how they've found strength in an often-maligned stage of life.