The numbers aren’t in yet – but they don’t look promising for Creative New Zealand (CNZ) and those who rely on (or hope to draw on) their financial support.
The main message is while CNZ’s budget through until 30 June 2024 is locked in, it will be operating with a smaller revenue pool – though the total amount isn’t finalised.
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