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Tackling Climate Change on the Stage
A group of Massey University students are using the stage to bring attention to climate change. Dominic Hoey spoke to Kerris O’Donoghue about the project.
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Singin’ Bout My Generation
Dominic Hoey talks to an award-winning director about a new work which brings people from different generations together to air their grievances.
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Hot Off the Press
Kate Powell reviews a new resource that will soon be available across Aotearoa. (In partnership with Soar Arts).
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Ones to Watch
We meet two creatives who have been picked as ones-to-watch, and hear their big plans to create the change their sector needs. (In partnership with Whitecliffe College of Art & Design).
Art off the Beaten Track
Head North
Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.
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No matter what
Sometimes the ordinary stories of determination and hard work help us to carry on. Here’s a real life account of where the hard road has taken Chris Williams.
The Lowdown
Gains and Pains
In this week’s Lowdown #66 Mark Amery scans both islands and beyond to bring us Aotearoa’s art news.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Life hacks to live by
Ahead of Artweek Auckland, artist Ross Liew looks back to give us his best advice.
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Uncomfortable conversations
Kate Powell speaks to Ahi Karunaharan about his urgent new work.
Who Got The Gig?
Frightened of funding applications?
Creative New Zealand’s newest recruits come laden with advice on how artists can play to their strengths. They share their insights with India Essuah.
Arts Smarts
Pitching for cut-through
Love it or hate it, the elevator pitch for your ideas is a key part of being a successful creative. Here’s how to get it right.
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Announcing the Prime Minister’s Awards
Andrea Rush has the line-up, and talks in-depth with one of the winners.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
In praise of wild ideas
Gina Dellabarca, MNZM shares some hard-earned insights and encouragement.
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Highlights from the APRA Silver Scrolls
The APRA Silver Scrolls celebrated talented artists of the moment and of our history, and included a call for more inclusivity and bravery.
Art off the Beaten Track
Head North
Annie Pokel drives north and discovers a true gem: hidden, but well connected far beyond its region.
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Completely compelling
When Anna Marbrook met the outspoken boundary crosser Ema Siope she knew her journey was one that would inspire others.
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Mentor Power
Dominic Hoey explores an arts mentoring project to discover how it's changing young lives.
Arts Smarts
Freelancers: how to escape the money-for-time exchange
Find out how you can grow your income and flex your creativity with passive income.
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How to cultivate patience, proactivity and perseverance
Keeping going is a challenge in the arts - Madeleine Dore has 11 ways to build up your career longevity and inward success.
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When you hit the wall
Tami Neilson speaks honestly and powerfully about how burn out takes its toll and best ways to reclaim joy.
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'Art is like a fingerprint'
Dominic Hoey talks to two emerging artists, both winners of a unique award that shines a spotlight on mental health. [In partnership with Upstairs Gallery].
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After Avantdale - Tom Scott
Dominic Hoey talks to Tom Scott about his new ventures, his work ethic and how he ended up making a documentary.

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