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The Lowdown
Once in a Lifetime - But Will They Get it Right?
What does the government propose in its significant new arts fund and how can you feedback? Mark Amery on a range of initiatives that will change the arts landscape.
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Pōneke, Poetry & Personality
From mastering taonga pūoro to playing cello for punk bands, Ruby Solly's road to creative expression is a unique one.
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Run It Straight
Dolina Wehipeihana is the face of the PANNZ online hui series - but this week's kōrero on Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is a personal one for her.
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Sealy the Real Deal
At a time where arts advocacy is at its most crucial, Kylie Sealy’s perfectly placed to support the artists of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Who Got The Gig?
Making a Stand for Youth
Youth Arts New Zealand strives to make a difference for Aotearoa's young creatives. Their dynamic new Board have the tools to do just that.
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Arts Voices: Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori
To celebrate the start of Māori Language Week, we've canvassed the opinion of five wāhine toa about what it represents to them.
The Lowdown
Words You've Been Longing to Hear
Any live events able to take place this year shouldn't be taken for granted. This week's arts news bulletin buzzes about the upcoming Festivals and tours.
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Green-Powered Art: Make a Difference
One of the star speakers at the latest Art + Climate Innovation kōrero isn't just talking a big game, her work is a game-changer.
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Saviours of the Lost Art
A generation of incredible local artists disappeared from national consciousness - but the work of one of our finest ever photographers is righting that wrong.
Who Got The Gig?
Monastra Goes Full Circle
Tracey Monastra’s return to the Creative NZ Advocacy team has been 20 years in the making - and couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
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Gibney's Role Revival
One of our most loved Trans-Tasman acting exports has brought back her best-known character - with the help of several other NZ talents.
The Lowdown
Regions Take the Lead
While the performing arts face major roadblocks in Auckland, the regions offer new hope and ways to do things this Spring. Mark Amery with your weekly arts news bulletin.

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Once in a Lifetime - But Will They Get it Right?

Pōneke, Poetry & Personality

Run It Straight

Sealy the Real Deal

Making a Stand for Youth

Arts Voices: Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

Words You've Been Longing to Hear

Green-Powered Art: Make a Difference

Saviours of the Lost Art

Monastra Goes Full Circle

Gibney's Role Revival

Regions Take the Lead

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