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'Make The Truth Visible, Injustice Accountable'
Get the Lowdown on projects decades in the making hitting NZ audiences, key departures, big names' big news and history-making winners in the creative community..
The Lowdown
Inside Shortland Street - NZ's Most Influential Production
It's provided hundreds of thousands of jobs for Aotearoa's creative sector - we look at the huge impact of the most important 'training ground' for NZ's Film & TV industry.
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Is Your Creative Block Really A Log Jam?
Are you misdiagnosing your struggle for creative inspiration? Verity Johnson has an important revelation for you.
Arts Smarts
Small Halls, Big Impact
The Big Idea catches up with the man revitalising Aotearoa's community halls with an injection of creativity.
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Level Up Or Lip Service?
Supporting local artists is more important than ever - are you walk the walk during New Zealand Music Month?
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Dreams Die Hard - Creative Patience Rewarded
Get the Lowdown on what it's taken to get one of NZ's biggest productions back on stage, the latest creative winners and top talking points within the sector.
The Lowdown
The 7" Re-Revolution
The humble vinyl single is making an unlikely comeback in New Zealand, instigated by three motivated, experienced players in the music scene.
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$500,000 Investment In Pasifika Storytelling
A "ground-breaking" new initiative from two key agencies is set to open new doors and create opportunities that bring creatives in Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands together.
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New Topp Prize In Aotearoa Comedy
Creative icons the Topp Twins have received a unique birthday present - one they will share with the New Zealand comedy scene.
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5 Ways For Creatives To Get Clarity Of Mind
Tips from an Emmy award winning producer turned creative sector executive coach on how to clear the brain fog and distractions to make more space for your mahi.
Arts Smarts
$20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed
The Government has just released details of how many creative events, organisations and workers have been covered by the COVID recovery plan.
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Creatives Cash In
Hundreds of thousands of dollars is heading the way of Aotearoa creatives - get The Lowdown on who’s getting recognised and what is on offer.
The Lowdown

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'Make The Truth Visible, Injustice Accountable'

Inside Shortland Street - NZ's Most Influential Production

Is Your Creative Block Really A Log Jam?

Small Halls, Big Impact

Level Up Or Lip Service?

Dreams Die Hard - Creative Patience Rewarded

The 7" Re-Revolution

$500,000 Investment In Pasifika Storytelling

New Topp Prize In Aotearoa Comedy

5 Ways For Creatives To Get Clarity Of Mind

$20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed

Creatives Cash In

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