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  • Aggression, Lust, Repression - Exploring Masculinity & NFTs

    Does figurative painting translate into the digital world of NFTs?
    Feature
  • BREAKING NEWS: $6.7 Million to Keep Pasifika Festivals Thriving

    Find out how Tolu Wave is bringing with it a multi-million dollar boost for Pasifika festivals and creatives - and who's getting the funding.
    Feature
  • Aotearoa Artists Feel Targeted Support "Fails Independent Creatives"

    Just released findings from the Independent Artist Survey paints a stark reality of financial and career stability. We delve into the creative community's areas of concern.
    Feature
  • Time for Change - Aotearoa Artists Rise Up for Resale Royalties

    We go in-depth on the hottest topic in the creative community and get government reaction, Auckland Art Festival's big reveal and the latest honours, accolades and achievements.
    The Lowdown
  • Don't Just Gig, Change a Life

    One of only 70 registered music therapists in this country explains why gigging musicians should join the cause - and the impact it will leave on them.
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  • Tears of Triumph

    Anne Kennedy is no stranger to success - but her latest accolade stopped her in her tracks. Find out why she's "still reeling."
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  • The Redefinition of a Hall of Fame Creative Career

    Teremoana Rapley has won virtually every accolade in Aotearoa music - but in her words, she's just getting started. The Fale-ship recipient speaks to The Big Idea in a revealing interview.
    Feature
  • 'Improbable Thrills' & 'Irrational Beliefs' - Truths About Fiction

    His work has inspired and entertained young creative minds for decades - David Hill's humour, humility and honesty illustrate what sets him apart.
    Feature
  • Ready to Reopen?

    The shift to Alert Level 3.2 gives the green light to Tāmaki Makaurau's galleries and museums. The Lowdown finds out why not everyone in Auckland is in a rush to open their doors.
    The Lowdown
  • 'Let The Facts Speak For Themselves'

    Dame Claudia Orange has played a crucial role in the way New Zealanders view Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The renowned writer explains how our nation has evolved & her latest accolade.
    Feature
  • Artist Rodney Bell sits waist high in the Mangaokewa River, his back to the viewer. He splashes water towards the trees and hill in the background. A wheelchair sits on the riverbank, right of frame.

    Access Across Oceans - Alter State Embraces Aotearoa Artists

    NZ's disabled community is set to feel the love from across the Tasman. The acclaimed Rodney Bell tells us why Alter State's Digital Launch is the deep dive they deserve.
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  • How Your Creative Practice Can Thrive “Without Compromise”

    Expert advice on how independent arts practitioners and small creative businesses can overcome their pressure points and focus on what they love about their mahi.
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