Already an international sensation, Bella Black is in the driving seat of her dance career - but isn't old enough to drive a car yet. READ HERE
Its history might be short, but the Asian performing arts community is growing in voice and understanding of its own identity. READ HERE
Levi Hawken isn't giving over control of his creative legacy - so when his art was disappearing, he continues to evolve to make it more permanent. READ HERE
How a neighbourhood arts practice made it international - and what happens when your art becomes the target of copycat creations. READ HERE
Fiona Hayward considers herself lucky to be alive - this inspiring artist explains how her love of painting helped her out of hospice care and overcome stage 4 cancer. READ HERE
Decades of application - and financial insecurity - have helped large-scale artist David McCracken find what matters most to him about his creative journey. READ HERE
Passionate about painting from childhood, Seb Gower has found a way to turn his talents into a full-time career.
His skill set is traditional but his approach is a modern one. But it all happened by accident. READ HERE
Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games. READ HERE
Would you be prepared to sacrifice everything to follow your dream? Steve Christian explains why he's happy to give up a roof over his head to pursue his artistic endeavours. READ HERE
Aotearoa’s newest public holiday means more than just a long weekend. Witness how creatives play a crucial part in making Matariki a true celebration of New Zealand’s many cultures in a uniquely New Zealand way. READ MORE
It's one of NZ's most unsung success stories - but Aotearoa's children's music scene is the envy of many countries. See why it's so important our stories are shared in song to the next generation. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
After getting his life back on track after a stint in prison, former gang member Richard Fa'avesi explains how his creative outlet paved the way. READ MORE
From tradesman to craftsman, a retired Pākehā joiner explains what led him out of his comfort zone and into studying toi whakairo rākau. READ MORE
Behind the emotion of Aotearoa's pioneering literary festival's heart-breaking decision and an insightful, insider's guide to the creative community's funding crisis. READ MORE
Art is about expression, creativity and freedom yet when it comes to burlesque, performers still have to battle stigmas and stereotypes - even from within the creative community. READ MORE
Rejection sucks - but this trio of creative women show that when someone closes the door on you, the best answer is sometimes to kick down the wall and build your own door for others to enter. READ MORE
Representation matters - Four talented wāhine explain why being authentic matters as they embrace Te Ao Toi by their own rules. READ MORE
How family, passion and a desire to hold space for Pasifika people drove Kim Meredith to step into the challenge of becoming a gallery owner. READ MORE
These videos are made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund.