Who Got The Gig?

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New CCAT boss: 'I’ve written a lot of love letters'

How do you score a job spearheading Aotearoa’s most exciting festivals? Turns out it’s all about communication, passion and finding your zen.
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Mile Fane shares what it's like to work as a Youth Arts Co-ordinator.
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Family Business: Mile Fane Gets a Prize Gig

The daughter of two successful Kiwi actors, Mile Fane grew up with a love of the arts in her blood. Now, she’s passing that passion on to Auckland’s youth.
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Tere Harrison and Paul Lisi. Supplied.
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Frightened of funding applications?

Creative New Zealand’s newest recruits come laden with advice on how artists can play to their strengths. They share their insights with India Essuah.
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The Big Idea Editor
Abi with her mentors Rob, Vicky and Desray. Credit: Sascha Perfect.
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Abi King-Jones and the acclaimed writer who sparked her creativity

Emmanuella de Ruiter talks with Abi King-Jones about her plans and the inspiration from Albert Wendt.
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Photo credit: Mark Coote.
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Who Got The Gig? Helen Heath is in the house

Ockham winner Helen Heath talks poetry, science, and generating fresh content
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Caitlin Davey. Credit: Renee Richards Photography.
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Caitlin Davey: Work in Development

Caitlin lets us take a peek into a very clever residency idea, her unconventional creative process and the development of a show
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Zoe Black, image supplied
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Zoe Black adds spice to a space

Zoe Black talks with Emanuella de Ruiter about providing opportunities to showcase works created within diverse communities
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Emanuella de Ruiter
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The eclectic and expanding career of Bobbie Gray

Emanuella de Ruiter talks to Bobbie Gray about why she thinks she got that gig
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Emanuella de Ruiter
Hayley Dingwall. Credit: Sophie Howard
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Hayley Dingwall talks talent and funding

Who got the gig? To mark NZ Music Month, Hayley Dingwall, Funding Advisor at NZ On Air, talks to Alice Geary about her new role and why she loves getting NZ talent heard.
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Alice Geary
Rosalyn Lesurf-Olner
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Rosalyn Lesurf-Olner and the power of creativity

Falling in love with Aotearoa when visiting is easy. Rosalyn Lesurf-Olner did exactly that and decided to stay, bringing her international experience to a much admired, multi-cultural enterprise.
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Alice Geary