It's been a full year - thanks for coming along on the ride with us! Here's a wrap up of our best stories for your summer reading pleasure.
Stories
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Mistakes and reinventions, winners and game changers: Mark Amery brings us up to speed with this week's news and content online from across the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Mark Amery
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Richard Misilei, manager of the only youth library in Aotearoa, talks about the changing role of libraries in our communities.
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The Big Idea Editor
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You may not be dating Taylor Swift and run the risk of finding your relationship on Spotify, but Lani Wendt Young would like you to be aware of a few key points.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Writer's Block? Stuck for inspiration? Self-doubt? Madeleine Dore shares some advice how to overcome these common roadblocks of creativity
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The Big Idea Editor
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A brand-new music festival is set to liven up the Hawkes Bay this summer. Canvassing a fresh line-up of fledgling musicians, Nest Fest steers away from the archetypal lairy drum and bass.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Kate Powell brings us the latest science, international news and internal affairs from Aotearoa’s finest minds across music, dance, visual arts and theatre.
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Kate Powell
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The author and poet pens his insights and reminds us to pay respect to your mātua, learn from those with mana and mōhiotanga, and: don't rush.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Sam Grover shares some tips on how to build an effective online presence for your creative enterprises.
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Sam Grover
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Emanuella de Ruiter catches up with the Studio One Toi Tu residency recipient about her years in Berlin, working on ‘Spookers’, and how ecology concerns her work.
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Emanuella de Ruiter
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Q: “Where do you get your inspiration from?” A: “The collective consciousness of subterranean elves”. Ok, but really? David Trubridge shares his answer.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Finding his niche was definitely what Robin set out to do when he moved his family to Aotearoa. These are his rules of thumb for creating a creative design powerhouse.
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