Taking Risks Pays Off For Award-Winning Playwrights
One holds the record for most shortlisted entries, the other has tasted triple success - The Adam NZ Play Award gives special recognition for this year's joint winners.
Local Screen Industry In Vulnerable State
It's not just newsrooms facing the axe - with local productions across the board in the firing line amid broadcasting cuts. We hear from sector advocates about what needs to happen next.
Lowdown: Another Festival Forced Into Hiatus
Tough decisions in challenging times, new creative partnerships formed, rare good news for GLAM sector, new appointments - all the news you need to know from Aotearoa's creative community.
Opinion: Misunderstood Role Of Dealer Galleries
With a number of dealer galleries closing their doors recently, we get an owners' perspective of why they're still vital in providing livelihoods for so many of Aotearoa's artists.
Managing The Burnout Balancing Act
Anxiety and burnout are on the rise for creative industry professionals - here are six achievable steps to help manage multiple projects sustainably.
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.