Stanza & Applaud - Passing The Torch To New NZ Poet Laureate
National Poetry Day has been ushered in with the announcement of the country's Poet Laureate - the departing Chris Tse interviews his successor Robert Sullivan (and vice versa).
Lowdown: New $100K Fund To Bolster Pacific Storytelling
New grant opportunities and partnerships plus the latest awards, creative event line-ups and arts prize winners from all over Aotearoa.
OPINION: NZ's Art History Under Threat
Dance and performing arts historian Marianne Schultz is calling for action – as cuts to Manatū Taonga bring the possibility of arts moments from our past and present being lost forever.
Local ‘Chicken Shop Date’ Parody Proves Popular
A dish Aotearoa didn’t know it was craving has just been served.
AI In Applications - Creative Funders Discuss
With the use of AI on the rise, we ask the funding bodies most involved in NZ's arts and creativity sectors how they view and monitor the use of these new technologies in applications.
Lowdown: Coveted Award For Important Kaupapa
The latest winners, new positions, funding dilemmas and success stories from across the Aotearoa Arts World.
"Learn To Say No" - Tips From A Performing Arts Veteran
Linn Lorkin has lived a life full of music, stories and adventure - and learned a few lessons the hard way. She gives a pointers on being self-aware and self-disciplined.
Strange Intelligence: Notes From The AI Frontline
OPINION: With both the use and threat of Artificial Intelligence growing in the arts and creative industries, Dr Maggie Buxton gives her expert insight.
How To Make A Feature Film In 10 Days For $10K
Producer Eva Trebilco's latest offering, Notes from a Fish, is ready to hit the NZ International Film Festival - she gives insight on how to make any budget work for you.
Lowdown: Big Name Arts Organisations Unite For Strategic Plan
A coalition of heavy-hitters are calling for more focus on pushing local authors, some big international success and opportunities for NZ talent and youth theatre's next creators brought together.
New Funding Opportunity Opens To Make Staging Shows Easier
Q Theatre's helping ease the financial risk for artists or companies wanting to get their shows in front of audiences - we break down how to apply for their new Season Support initiative.
$20K Art Award Win "A Dream That Came True"
Success at the National Contemporary Art Awards isn't just a huge career boost, it's a prize that has been on Zena Elliott's radar for decades.