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"There is More to Our Lives Than Just Being in This Crisis”
The obstacles are great - but the will of Aotearoa creatives is greater. The Hawke's Bay Arts Festival explains how they're soldiering on to launch later this month.
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Race Against Time? The Achievement Vs Age Debate
Panicked by the need to achieve young? Verity Johnson looks into where the pressures come from - and whether it rings true for creatives.
The Lowdown
Optimistic, Frustrated and Everything In Between: Big Week for Festivals & Events
The Lowdown examines news the creative community's been waiting to hear, the impact of lack of clarity plus the latest research and appointments in your arts news bulletin.
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"We Are All Accountable" - Confronting Art's Demise in NZ Schools
A leading art educator delivers a coalface response to the new NCEA subject list - and poses some important questions for creatives and education hierarchy.
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Til Art do us Part? Creative Copyright in Divorce
What are your rights to your work when a relationship breaks up? Andrew Wood looks into an issue ruling that could have major implications for Aotearoa creatives.
The Lowdown
Independent Creatives Need to be Heard - Now
It ain't easy being independent. The Lowdown speaks to the most vulnerable in the creative community after yesterday's major funding announcement in this week's packed arts news bulletin.
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$37.5 million of Creative Sector Delta Support Announced
The immediate relief that the creative community has been pleading for is coming - including new support for individuals. Get the details and reaction from the sector.
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"I’m Not in the Real World Right Now” - Dealing with Disruption
The Big Idea speaks to two of the APRA Silver Scroll contenders and finds even some of the country's top creatives are confronting their mental health issues.
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Creativity Overfunded? Stick it in Your Arts
Potshots at Government investment in the arts is nothing new. The latest isn't going unchecked by Andrew Wood.
The Lowdown
Breathing Space or Slow Suffocation?
Get the pulse of the Aotearoa creative community with The Lowdown - we look at what Level 2 changes really mean, who's advocating for the arts and celebrate the latest success stories.
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"It is Us!": Māori Stories for the Next Generation
A promising group of emerging Māori creatives are making their voices heard - on the eve of a festival that puts their ideas in the spotlight.
Arts Smarts
Toipoto Sessions: Putting Your Mental Health & Wellbeing First
Get some timely advice from creative mentoring service Toipoto's guest speaker Ramon Narayan on how to lighten your load in these heavy times.
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Stuck in Creative Languish: Battling Un-Inspiration
Lockdown dried up your inspiration? You're not alone - Verity Johnson has found light at the end of the creative tunnel.
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The Other 51 Weeks
The Big Idea taps into the thoughts of Aotearoa creatives who do the mahi of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori all year round.
The Lowdown
Laud Te Reo or Lorde’s Te Reo? Debate Far From Resolved
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori is bringing the language to the forefront of discussion. The Lowdown dives deeper into the Lorde debate most media is avoiding and celebrates the week's successes.
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"Our Language is Literally Our Identity"
Two personas - one love of te reo Māori. We get in depth on Theia's latest project putting the focus on revitalising te reo through music.
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Waking Up Māori Again - Why This Kōrero Matters
Jack Gray broke the Aotearoa arts internet over the weekend - he sets the record straight.
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"Tokenism in Full Force" - My Take on Lorde's Album
Māori performer and choreographer Jack Gray has a very good reason for having such a strong view - his personal experience is one worth listening to.
The Lowdown
Then, Now, Forever: Game-Changers
The Lowdown looks at the reaction to Billy Apple's passing and his legacy, Delta Level Two's dire impact on the arts & the Fale-ships revealed.
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My Friend, The Icon: Remembering Billy Apple
Billy Apple's remarkable creative career brought with it many friendships. Vicki Holder speaks to some of those who are mourning a friend.
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Rest in Peace Billy Apple
The passing of iconic New Zealand artist Billy Apple is greeted with huge sadness- a man who merged life with art in a lifetime of achievement.
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Arts Voices: Changing Needs of Aotearoa Creatives During Lockdown
The Big Idea speaks to leading arts career mentors to get a gauge on what the creative community is crying out for during these raised alert levels.
The Lowdown
We're on our Own
The Lowdown looks at what emergency support the creative sector can expect during Lockdown, the resilience of Aotearoa events and the controversial NFT issue.
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Confronting the Backlash: Should NZ Opera Be Under Review?
In part two of our exclusive interview with Opera NZ boss Thomas de Mallet Burgess, we cover accusations of under-payment and overstaffing - and his most vocal detractors.

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