Gretchen La Roche: What I've Learned At Creative NZ
An in-depth exit interview with the popular senior arts official - why she's leaving, her time at CNZ, what type of leaders the organisation needs, funding realities and her new challenge.
"Put Your Weirdness To Work"
Tips on forgiveness, resilience and courage - Hiria Anderson-Mita processes the most valuable life lessons she'd give to her younger self.
Not All Fun & Games - Children's Theatre Fight For Survival
One of the most established and respected names in Aotearoa's performing arts scene aimed at youth gives a raw, honest appraisal of where the genre is at and why it needs help.
Lowdown: Arts Patron's Generosity Hits $100K
A new award adds to an incredible legacy, arts organisation cuts a deal with council and plenty of doors being opened for creatives - will you jump through them?
New Tool To Help Creatives With Copyright
Staggering stats on how little NZ creatives know about their rights when it comes to their mahi has prompted a new online service to demystify the process.
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.