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New Zealanders' relationship with the arts revealed
A look at Creative NZ’s recently released triennial survey, with some in-depth insight into how Aotearoa views the arts and…
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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…
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Back yourself: an honest guide on how to be a creative freelancer
Thinking about going on the 'lance? Valuable advice about diving into the freelance world from an illustrator, a writer and…
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Arts media 'on edge of collapse' – how to rebuild it
A new report looks at the current relationship between the arts and media sectors, with some bold recommendations on what…
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Predicting arts and culture landscape under National/ACT
While the New Zealand arts sector waits for the new government to take shape, Andrew Paul Wood explores what is…
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Creative NZ’s financial future laid bare
Creative NZ Chief Executive, Stephen Wainwright, explains what lies ahead for the country's leading source of arts funding.
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What does new NZ government mean for creativity?
The Big Idea asks creative leaders how Aotearoa's political shift to the right could impact arts, culture and heritage –…
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Latest blow in gutting of NZ theatre education
The cuts set to ravage Victoria University of Wellington continue an alarming trend for Aotearoa's tertiary theatre education. James Wenley…
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Why you need to stop obsessing about your potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson has put together a…
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Autism and the arts
What can creatives can do to help raise acceptance and awareness of neurodiverse artists living with autism?