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Calls For "Artists' Wage" Revived
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Calls For "Artists' Wage" Revived

One of the creative community's most impassioned issues is back in conversation, the Lowdown gets the latest from Government and from those advocating for its introduction.

Have Your Say On The Big Idea
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Have Your Say On The Big Idea

Your voice matters - we want to know what stories and resources you want on TBI - find out how you can be heard.

Storm In A CoCA Cup
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Storm In A CoCA Cup

At the end of the week, The Centre of Contemporary Art closes its doors with an uncertain future. Andrew Wood looks into how things got to this point.

Wanted: Your Opinion - The Big Idea Audience Survey
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Wanted: Your Opinion - The Big Idea Audience Survey

TBI wants to know what you need to succeed in the creative sector - fill in this quick survey to have your voice heard.

Why Are Auction Houses Ignoring Artist Copyright?
The Lowdown

Why Are Auction Houses Ignoring Artist Copyright?

The Lowdown checks out a NZ first for artists getting their copyrights honoured - which puts on a spotlight on those who are not - and the latest recognitions for NZ creatives.

'He Made Us Want To Be Better People': A Tribute to Moana Jackson
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'He Made Us Want To Be Better People': A Tribute to Moana Jackson

One of the late Moana Jackson's peers explains the impact that he had on toi Māori and how his legacy can live on in the creative community.

Creatives Guide To TikTok
Arts Smarts

Creatives Guide To TikTok

More and more creatives - and audiences - are turning to the fast-rising social media platform. Experts give us TikTok top tips to use it to your advantage.

Changing Attitudes, Changing Landscapes in Creative Community
The Lowdown

Changing Attitudes, Changing Landscapes in Creative Community

Shifts in protocol, shifts in thinking and fresh approaches in the creative sector go under the spotlight in this week's Lowdown, The Big Idea's arts news bulletin.

History Has Arrived: Yuki Kihara In Her Own Words
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History Has Arrived: Yuki Kihara In Her Own Words

The shroud of secrecy has lifted - New Zealand's pavilion at the Venice Biennale - Paradise Camp - is there for the world to see. Yuki Kihara tells us what this moment means.

How You Can Be Part of World Creativity and Innovation Day
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How You Can Be Part of World Creativity and Innovation Day

Having a globally recognised week - and day - to celebrate your creativity also gives you the chance of a free global platform. It's happening right now - find out how to get involved.

Letters to an Emerging Creative: Getting Gallery Representation
Arts Smarts

Letters to an Emerging Creative: Getting Gallery Representation

The Big Idea's quintessential series on acing your creative career - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers - gives a frank view of dos and don'ts to get the attention of gallerists.

Going The Distance - Government Announces Extended Event Support
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Going The Distance - Government Announces Extended Event Support

We break down the latest developments to the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme and how it will impact the creative community.