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The Lowdown
Lowdown #51: The roar of rising change
Mark Amery rounds up the supreme challengers and creators in Aotearoa
Feature
Ocean Connects Us
Dominic Hoey spoke to award winning director Anna Marbrook about the sense and scale of her latest project.
Feature
Sparking connections and making magic as a way of being
Placemaking in a heritage and contemporary setting makes for an amazing creative hub. We hear more of the good hearts involved. [In partnership with Ellen Melville Centre]
Feature
Movers and shakers in a city centre
Kate Powell discovers a gem in the city centre and finds out how they are helping build heart and community. [In partnership with Auckland Council]
Who Got The Gig?
Zoe Black adds spice to a space
Zoe Black talks with Emanuella de Ruiter about providing opportunities to showcase works created within diverse communities
Matariki
Matariki - the depth of field is us
Susana Lei’ataua speaks of time, place and identity in the lead up to an important event.
Matariki
Making Matariki
Andrea Rush talks with Miriama Kamo, Amber Smith and a store owner in Thames about the ways Matariki celebrations are coming to life through their work.
Matariki
Seven Tūi of Matariki
Spotlighting two talented tamariki artists, writer Greer Enersen (age 9), and painter Tamsin Gurnell (age 9).
The Lowdown
The complete Lowdown on innovation during Matariki Puanga
Mark Amery scans Aotearoa to bring you in on what’s going on
Matariki
Time to choose what you’re doing for Matariki
Author, poet and playwright, Dominic Hoey picks his top arts events at this year’s Matariki celebrations.
Matariki
Bring art to the people
With Matariki celebrations filling Aotearoa, Chloe Loftus tells us why taking art into public spaces is so powerful.
Matariki
Haka of Matariki
Showcasing two talented tamariki, poet Rudy Smart (age 11), and painter Carlo Marquand (age 10).
Matariki
Stories Matter
Kerry Warkia, co-producer of films Waru and Vai, tells us why stories are ‘one of the most valuable traditions we have as humans’.
Matariki
Matariki Song
Spotlighting two talented tamariki, poet Moana Hoogland (age 13), and artist Liam Pettigrew (age 11).
Matariki
I can tell you that I’m Māori but can’t recite my Pepeha
Annette Morehu proudly speaks of the Māori in her and her tamariki and questions iwi privilege on the dawn of Matariki.
Matariki
Matariki Stars
Spotlighting two talented tamariki, poet Hazyl Pora (aged 11) and artist Georgia Johnson (aged 9).
Matariki
History of Matariki
Matariki was a time when people would gather to share kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and learnings.
Arts Smarts
Taking the WTF out of insurance
Georgie gets guidance from a crew that 'gets' creatives. [In partnership with BizCover]
Arts Insiders
Bridget Williams: The value of knowledge
Bridget Williams talks about a journey that has helped to make a place for new and different New Zealand voices
Feature
Game of Smarts
The battle to claim the throne as New Zealand’s most creative city could be about to warm up, as the newest contender works to finalise its first arts strategy in nearly two decades.

Jobs

opportunity

World Symposium on Choral Music

Marketing & Communications Manager

Unique opportunity to be part of the team delivering the World Symposium on Choral Music 2020 - an 8-day festival of concerts, workshops and masterclasses.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

12 Jul 2019

opportunity

Auckland Council

Producer | Auckland Live

Under the direction of the Manager, Programme Development, the Producer will be responsible for managing the planning and delivery of a range of live performance events

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

30 Jun 2019

opportunity

Auckland Theatre Company

Youth Arts Coordinator

Connect young theatre-makers to the future

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

26 Jun 2019

opportunity

Museum of Transport & Technology

Marketing Advisor

We're seeking a creative individual with experience in campaign planning, digital marketing and social media management to join our award-winning Marketing & Communications team.

Region:

Auckland

Closes:

23 Jun 2019

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Events

Illustration by Ken Samonte, design by Ocean Design

Event

Around the country until 18 Sep.

New Zealand International Film festival 2019

The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) is a celebration of film on the finest screens in New Zealand.

Venue:

Various venues around New Zealand until 18 Sep.

National

Event

Saturday afternoons & Wednesday evenings

APAA Youth Theatre Training - The Addams Family

Musical theatre training for ages 7-22, culminating in The Addams Family at the ASB Waterfront Theatre in December!

Venue:

Takapuna Intermediate & Taitamariki Hall

Auckland

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Announcing Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2019

The New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) announces this year’s Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts selection.

Auckland secondary student Amie Kaufman has won a new youth Alex Mao Photography prize.

Auckland secondary student Amie Kaufman has won a new youth photography prize

CreativeMornings June with Lee Tamahori

Come join us for coffee, croissants and inspiration!

Opportunity / Emma Barnes and Chris Tse

The Big Idea Te Ariā Nui

Lowdown #51: The roar of rising change

Ocean Connects Us

Sparking connections and making magic as a way of being

Movers and shakers in a city centre

Zoe Black adds spice to a space

Matariki - the depth of field is us

Making Matariki

Seven Tūi of Matariki

The complete Lowdown on innovation during Matariki Puanga

Time to choose what you’re doing for Matariki

Bring art to the people

Haka of Matariki

Stories Matter

Matariki Song

I can tell you that I’m Māori but can’t recite my Pepeha

Matariki Stars

History of Matariki

Taking the WTF out of insurance

Bridget Williams: The value of knowledge

Game of Smarts

Announcing Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2019

Auckland secondary student Amie Kaufman has won a new youth Alex Mao Photography prize.

CreativeMornings June with Lee Tamahori

Anthology of Takatāpui and/or LGBTQIA+ writers from Aotearoa New Zealand

Direct Marketing Coordinator

Client Access Liaison Takawanga ā-Iwi (Fixed Term)

Associate Support Coordinator

Creative Arts Portfolio Reviews at Ōtāhuhu College

Shoreside Theatre presents Murder on the Nile - Agatha Christie

Carried Away: Bags Unpacked

The Book of Everything -- a drama adapted by Richard Tulloch

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Lowdown #51: The roar of rising change

Ocean Connects Us

Sparking connections and making magic as a way of being

Movers and shakers in a city centre

Zoe Black adds spice to a space

Matariki - the depth of field is us

Making Matariki

Seven Tūi of Matariki

The complete Lowdown on innovation during Matariki Puanga

Time to choose what you’re doing for Matariki

Bring art to the people

Haka of Matariki

Stories Matter

Matariki Song

I can tell you that I’m Māori but can’t recite my Pepeha

Matariki Stars

History of Matariki

Taking the WTF out of insurance

Bridget Williams: The value of knowledge

Game of Smarts

Jobs

Events

Announcing Ngā Whanaunga Māori Pasifika Shorts 2019

Auckland secondary student Amie Kaufman has won a new youth Alex Mao Photography prize.

CreativeMornings June with Lee Tamahori

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