Stories by
Gabi Lardies
Gabi is the Editor of The Big Idea
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A few things to keep on your radar in 2026
We’re back and busier than ever! -
Our roses, thorns, and buds from 2025
The Big Idea team reflect on the year that was in the arts. -
Artswire: The unhelpful stories we tell and better ones to tap into
And the week’s arts news helpfully wrapped up. -
Artswire: Using AI and AI using you (and news, news, news)
The week's arts news and Yvonne Todd's new angels. -
Artswire: Joy! In this economy! And a truckload of news
Gabi Lardies on everything you need to know about the week, and joy, in the arts. -
Artswire: The fight to reinstate Creatives in Schools continues, AI use rolls top authors, and more
A busy week for arts happenings, all wrapped up for you. -
Artswire: Handing things over to artists and other news
Gabi Lardies on how promotion fits into The Big Idea's editorial remit, and the week's arts news. -
Artswire: Anapela Polataivao on her new Senior Pacific Artist award, and more mostly good news
Gabi chats to the Arts Pasifika Award recipient and tells you everything you need to know about arts news this week. -
Artswire: Koha not cutting it, goodbye to a trapdoor, and Marlon wins again
Diving into new guidelines for working with Kaihanga Toi Māori, and almost everything that’s happened in the arts this wiki. -
Artswire: Help! It's festival season, magazines are falling and emos are back
This week's arts news and weather, brought to you by Gabi Lardies. -
Live from the Arts Foundation Laureate Awards
Bringing you the announcements and hot gossip first!