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Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Merthyr Ruxton
Some golden advice on managing in the creative world, brought to you by a contemporary abstract artist.
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Bolstering Creativity
Dr Sarah Rusholme from Capital E explains why creative expression is just as important as healthy eating for our tamariki’s well-being.
The Lowdown
Lowdown #34: Daffodils & Theatre Bombs
This week, Mark Amery investigates why not all is quite right with the Hundertwasser in Whangarei, reports the film premieres of this week and shares some magic online content
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How to find the pulse of our creatives roaming the globe
The online art platform that’s a must if you want to keep up with the exciting activity of our Kiwi artists working abroad. Sponsored by Contemporary HUM.
Soapbox
SOAPBOX: Opinion piece by Jacinda Ardern
The PM and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage calls for art for the many, not the few.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Karl Chitham
The new director of The Dowse shares his favourite aspects of the job with Emanuella de Ruiter.
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New ideas: Challenging New Zealand's design
An icon of New Zealand design, Peter Haythornthwaite shares his wishlist for the future, and recommendations for aspiring and established practitioners.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice To My 22 Year Old Self: Sarah Foster-Sproull
Knowing your worth as a creative is your most crucial tool for success: Sarah encourages us to trust our gut and follow our imagination.
The Lowdown
Lowdown #33: Crisis or rare opportunity for big change?
Mark Amery is back introducing some exciting changes, why 2019 is the year of NZ women in film and some significant national art news.
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Same same but different
Backstage jitters and screaming to the bathroom is part of performance challenge for Ruby Porter
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It's vital that you combat the Sunday Scaries!
Time, we never seem to have enough of it. Lana Petrović and Kelly Gilbride share a nifty weapon for combating severe cases of Mondayitis.
Mentoring / Arts Smarts
Arts Smarts: Why you need a career strategy
Yes, even creatives need a career strategy! We talk to Tim Walker, master strategist, arts leader and mentor on The Big Idea mentoring program.
Don't Give up Your Day Job Podcast
Don’t Give Up Your Day Job: Sylvia Massy
Garden hoses, Christmas lights and smashed upright pianos. What do these have in common? You can hear them on a Sylvia Massy-produced album.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice to my 22 year old self: David O’Donnell
As seasoned actor, director and Associate Professor in Theatre, David O’Donnell knows a thing or two to share with those as young and driven as Hamlet.
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A new look for The Big Idea I Te Ariā Nui
Welcome to New Zealand’s home for creatives. We are proud as punch to launch our new look for The Big Idea website and brand.
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A Day in the Life: Raymond McKay
Raymond McKay is the creative director of advertising and design agency RUN. Let's look over his shoulder to see how his day as a creative pans out.
Advice to My 22 Year Old Self
Advice to my 22 year old self: Alexa Wilson
Choreographer Alexa Wilson presents her manifesto for the radical artists in Aotearoa.
Who Got The Gig?
Who Got the Gig? Sarah Farrar
From rocket science to archeology: Emanuella de Ruiter gets inspired by the new Principal Curator at Toi o Tāmaki and her approach to learning and research.
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Exciting digital career paths for creatives
Writers, artists, podcasters: new opportunities are opening up for creatives every year as more and more companies increase their presence online.
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Why we need strong women to lead risk-taking in the arts
Breaking glass ceilings and taking risks: Gina Fairley talks to NGA's Alison Wright about daring to be bold, trusting your instincts and what it takes to lead change.

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Celebrating Te Moananui a Kiwa at the 2019 Māoriland Film Festival

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