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I want to write more than anything else in the world

Paula Morris takes us inside the shadow of Katherine Mansfield and her days at the Menton residency on the French Riviera
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The Big Idea Editor
A Waka Odyssey - New Zealand Festival - Matt Grace
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Anna Marbrook's Waka Odyssey

Dominic Hoey spoke to award winning director Anna Marbrook about the sense and scale of her latest project.
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Dominic Hoey
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Sparking connections and making magic as a way of being

Placemaking in a heritage and contemporary setting makes for an amazing creative hub. We hear more of the good hearts involved. [In partnership with Ellen Melville Centre]
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Kate Powell
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Movers and shakers in a city centre

Kate Powell discovers a gem in the city centre and finds out how they are helping build heart and community. [In partnership with Auckland Council]
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Kate Powell
Image: Susana Lei'ataua
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Matariki - the depth of field is us

Susana Lei’ataua speaks of time, place and identity in the lead up to an important event.
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The Big Idea Editor
Matariki star by Amber Smith
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Making Matariki

Andrea Rush talks with Miriama Kamo, Amber Smith and a store owner in Thames about the ways Matariki celebrations are coming to life through their work.
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Andrea Rush
Puaka Matariki Festival
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Time to choose what you’re doing for Matariki

Author, poet and playwright, Dominic Hoey picks his top arts events at this year’s Matariki celebrations.
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Dominic Hoey
Film still from 'Waru'
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Stories Matter

Kerry Warkia, co-producer of films Waru and Vai, tells us why stories are ‘one of the most valuable traditions we have as humans’.
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The Big Idea Editor
Chloe Loftus Dance, Image credit Keith Morris, dancers Chloe Loftus & Lara Ward
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Bring art to the people

With Matariki celebrations filling Aotearoa, Chloe Loftus tells us why taking art into public spaces is so powerful.
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The Big Idea Editor
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History of Matariki

Matariki was a time when people would gather to share kai, rituals, entertainment, hospitality and learnings.
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The Big Idea Editor