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Kiwibank New Zealander of the year Jennifer Ward-Lealand and prime minister Jacinda Ardern. Photo: NZer of the Year
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He wahine toa: Jennifer Ward-Lealand - Te Atamira

The extraordinary Jennifer Ward-Lealand Te Atamira is officially New Zealander of the Year. It’s an honour she thoroughly deserves.
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The Big Idea Editor
"Untold Secrets: Hidden Gifts of Our Ancestors" exhibition. Photo: Femi Matthew
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Hidden No Longer

‘I feel seen, I feel heard. For the first time in my life I feel I belong.’ Black Creatives Aotearoa’s newest offering provides a sense of self-value.
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Kate Powell
The Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity
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Taking Indigenous Art to the World

Dominic Hoey talks to young New Zealanders getting set to highlight their culture at the Banff Indigenous Performing Arts Residency.
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Dominic Hoey
Photo credit: Samuel Fyfe @unsplash
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Launch of inspiring new award for Aotearoa’s freelancers and creatives

Fancy a crack at $25,000 just by being creative? The Big Idea has the exclusive announcement of the new awards celebrating freelancing and the gig economy.
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The Big Idea Editor
Photo by Raymond Sagapolutele
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Wild Dogs takes a bite out of the Big Apple

How does it feel to bring NYC audiences to their feet? Extraordinary Samoan New Zealander Tusiata Avia, in her own words, on the emotional evolution of her signature show...
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The Big Idea Editor
RNZ bosses are under fire for their proposal to remove Concert from its FM frequencies. Photo: RNZ / Diego Opatowski
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Classical Gas: RNZ's week of feedback, fury and flips

We go in-depth into the intense battle over Concert FM’s future - and the extraordinarily passionate response that could just save the RNZ station.
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Mark Amery
“Up In The Clouds” by Ruby Jones
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Bringing Light to the Darkness

Dominic Hoey talks to Wellington artist and author Ruby Jones about her new book - and being thrust into the global spotlight after one of NZ’s darkest days.
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Dominic Hoey
Tanu Gago
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Owning your identity

More than sequins, shows and soirees - we hear from the artists and activists telling their stories at Uenuku - PRIDE at Auckland Museum
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Kate Powell
Graham Tipene
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Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence

Precision and permanence, as well as a dedication to his craft and culture, have made Graham Tipene one of Auckland’s most influential artists
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The Big Idea Editor
Image by Lyndon Katene from LK Creative Photography Zak Enayat, Alex Walker, Tom Sainsbury, Liam Coleman
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Three’s company?

Dominic Hoey talks to actor/writer Liam Coleman about his upcoming theatre show Play, dating in Auckland’s gay/bisexual scene and working with director Tom Sainsbury.
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Dominic Hoey