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  • The Lowdown

    Wake-up Call

    The Lowdown is back and straight on the front foot - Mark Amery highlighting a brave stand on the lack of Māori in institutional roles in the first new arts media bulletin of 2021.
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    Next Generation Garbage

    Aotearoa's 'do it yourself' attitude is leaving its mark on the entertainment industry, with organisations like Garbage Records carving out their own path.
  • Feature

    Summer Reads: The New Animals

    Some things never go out of fashion. A good book written by one of NZ's finest authors to enjoy over summer is one of them.
  • Feature

    Why Talent Shouldn't Trump All

    Are you guilty of hiring or working with talent who always brings trouble? Verity Johnson breaks down a question every creative should ask.
  • Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

    Make Funny Business Your Business

    Veteran performer Fraser Hooper knows all about clowning around - but he's got some serious words of advice he wishes he knew a few decades ago.
  • Arts Smarts

    How to Thrive with Performance Anxiety

    For some it can be crippling, others a nuisance - but almost everyone experiences it. These simple strategies can help you shine at your next audition, job interview or live presentation.
  • Feature

    Summer Reads: Auē

    Don't let going back to work stop you holding onto the joys of summer. Dina Jezdic tells us why you need to read Becky Manawatu's incredible debut novel.
  • Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

    Don't be a Dick, Just Be Yourself

    Nomi Cohen's been there - the disappointment and frustration. Now she's sharing her wisdom of how to work through it and find your creative happiness and satisfaction.
  • Feature

    Summer Reads: Victory Park

    Looking for something to keep your brain ticking over in the idle summer time? Find out why this Rachel Kerr offering is worth your while.
  • Feature

    NZ Artists End the Year with Major Honours

    The Queen has handed out the last honours of 2020 - see who from the New Zealand Creative Community make the list.
  • Feature

    Non-COVID Buzzwords for the Arts in 2020

    Our language tells us a lot about who we are, so what did 2020 say, outside the trending COVID-slang?
  • Summer Revival

    Fight Against Systemic Racism Not Over

    Best of 2020: One of Aotearoa's leading Māori theatre-makers has been making the most of new opportunities but states a long awaited shift in mindset isn't happening in the right way.
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