‘It’s best to take a risk rather than milk a successful creation’: Mainard Larkin on success in primary school
The Auckland-based musician learned early on not to flog sequels for the sake of it.
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‘It’s best to take a risk rather than milk a successful creation’: Mainard Larkin on success in primary school
The Auckland-based musician learned early on not to flog sequels for the sake of it. -
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What could values-led design look like in Aotearoa?
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What does it mean to be a UNESCO City of Literature?
Ōtepoti Dunedin has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for 11 years. A local writer investigates the support for writers and readers that is available as a result.
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