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    Are you misdiagnosing your struggle for creative inspiration? Verity Johnson has an important revelation for you.
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    The Big Idea catches up with the man revitalising Aotearoa's community halls with an injection of creativity.
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    The Big Idea's collection of professional arts and creativity services is here to help connect your practice or organisation with the right tools to succeed.
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Senior Communications Adviser (Māori focus) | Kaiārahi Matua Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero
Do you want to make a meaningful difference for Ngā toi Māori?
Region:
Auckland, Wellington
Closes:
13 Jun 2022
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Ember Korowai Takitini
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Ember Innovations are looking for an Marketing and Communications Specialist to bring our media, public relations, marketing and events to life.
Region:
Auckland
Closes:
19 Jun 2022
opportunity
Ember Korowai Takitini
Innovations Catalyst
We are currently looking for an Innovation Catalyst to help our team connect the dots and create systems change in Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Region:
Auckland
Closes:
19 Jun 2022
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  • Dreams Die Hard - Creative Patience Rewarded

    Get the Lowdown on what it's taken to get one of NZ's biggest productions back on stage, the latest creative winners and top talking points within the sector.
    The Lowdown

  • The 7" Re-Revolution

    The humble vinyl single is making an unlikely comeback in New Zealand, instigated by three motivated, experienced players in the music scene.
    Feature

  • Level Up Or Lip Service?

    Supporting local artists is more important than ever - are you walk the walk during New Zealand Music Month?
    Feature

  • $500,000 Investment In Pasifika Storytelling

    A "ground-breaking" new initiative from two key agencies is set to open new doors and create opportunities that bring creatives in Aotearoa and the Pacific Islands together.
    Feature

  • New Topp Prize In Aotearoa Comedy

    Creative icons the Topp Twins have received a unique birthday present - one they will share with the New Zealand comedy scene.
    Feature

  • Wanted: Your Opinion - The Big Idea Audience Survey

    TBI wants to know what you need to succeed in the creative sector - fill in this quick survey to have your voice heard.
    Feature

  • 5 Ways For Creatives To Get Clarity Of Mind

    Tips from an Emmy award winning producer turned creative sector executive coach on how to clear the brain fog and distractions to make more space for your mahi.
    Arts Smarts

  • $20 Million & Counting - Arts & Culture Support Stats Revealed

    The Government has just released details of how many creative events, organisations and workers have been covered by the COVID recovery plan.
    Feature

  • Creatives Cash In

    Hundreds of thousands of dollars is heading the way of Aotearoa creatives - get The Lowdown on who’s getting recognised and what is on offer.
    The Lowdown

  • Reimagination: The Newest Form of Flattery

    Imitation has limitation - but with New Zealand Music Month upon us, we look at how interpretation is driving the creative process for many of our artists.
    Feature

  • Cath's Out Of The Bag - Big Creative NZ Departure

    Cath Cardiff has overseen countless arts funding applications in her time at Creative NZ - The Big Idea can exclusively reveal her exit after 22 years of service.
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  • Calls For "Artists' Wage" Revived

    One of the creative community's most impassioned issues is back in conversation, the Lowdown gets the latest from Government and from those advocating for its introduction.
    The Lowdown

  • Have Your Say On The Big Idea

    Your voice matters - we want to know what stories and resources you want on TBI - find out how you can be heard.
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  • Storm In A CoCA Cup

    At the end of the week, The Centre of Contemporary Art closes its doors with an uncertain future. Andrew Wood looks into how things got to this point.
    Feature

  • Why Are Auction Houses Ignoring Artist Copyright?

    The Lowdown checks out a NZ first for artists getting their copyrights honoured - which puts on a spotlight on those who are not - and the latest recognitions for NZ creatives.
    The Lowdown

  • 'He Made Us Want To Be Better People': A Tribute to Moana Jackson

    One of the late Moana Jackson's peers explains the impact that he had on toi Māori and how his legacy can live on in the creative community.
    Soapbox

  • Creatives Guide To TikTok

    More and more creatives - and audiences - are turning to the fast-rising social media platform. Experts give us TikTok top tips to use it to your advantage.
    Arts Smarts

  • Changing Attitudes, Changing Landscapes in Creative Community

    Shifts in protocol, shifts in thinking and fresh approaches in the creative sector go under the spotlight in this week's Lowdown, The Big Idea's arts news bulletin.
    The Lowdown

  • History Has Arrived: Yuki Kihara In Her Own Words

    The shroud of secrecy has lifted - New Zealand's pavilion at the Venice Biennale - Paradise Camp - is there for the world to see. Yuki Kihara tells us what this moment means.
    Feature

  • How You Can Be Part of World Creativity and Innovation Day

    Having a globally recognised week - and day - to celebrate your creativity also gives you the chance of a free global platform. It's happening right now - find out how to get involved.
    Feature

  • Letters to an Emerging Creative: Getting Gallery Representation

    The Big Idea's quintessential series on acing your creative career - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers - gives a frank view of dos and don'ts to get the attention of gallerists.
    Arts Smarts

  • Going The Distance - Government Announces Extended Event Support

    We break down the latest developments to the Arts and Culture Event Support Scheme and how it will impact the creative community.
    Feature

  • Are Vaccine Passes Really Gone From Venues?

    We get The Lowdown on what the creative community really thinks of the unvaccinated being allowed back in venues, break down millions of dollars of funding and latest creative achievements.
    The Lowdown

  • The (Largely) Unknown Story of Nature Boy

    One of New Zealand's under-appreciated photographers is getting his time in the spotlight at one of biggest institutions. Find out why it's long overdue.
    Feature
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Jobs

  • Senior Communications Adviser (Māori focus) | Kaiārahi Matua Whakawhitiwhiti Kōrero

    Do you want to make a meaningful difference for Ngā toi Māori?
    Auckland, Wellington
    06/13/2022
  • Ember Innovations

    Innovations Catalyst

    We are currently looking for an Innovation Catalyst to help our team connect the dots and create systems change in Mental Health and Wellbeing.
    Auckland
    06/19/2022

  • Marketing and Communications Specialist

    Ember Innovations are looking for an Marketing and Communications Specialist to bring our media, public relations, marketing and events to life.
    Auckland
    06/19/2022

  • Production Coordinator - Location Based Experiences

    Join our fast growing Location Based Experiences (LBE) team and help support local and global projects
    Wellington
    05/24/2022

  • Senior Production Coordinator - Design Studio, Fixed Term

    Join our Design Studio and help the creative team deliver amazing design projects for global clients
    Wellington
    06/01/2022

  • Manager NZSSC (Re-advertised)

    If you like variety, travel, and working in small teams for something utterly beautiful, read on!
    Wellington
    06/12/2022
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    Digital Communications and Marketing Coordinator

    Be part of the NZIFF 2022 team! Based in Auckland or Wellington, this exciting role runs NZIFF's award-winning website, social media campaign and keeps our loyal database up-to-date.
    Auckland, Wellington
    05/27/2022

  • Arts Fellowships

    The University of Otago offers five prestigious fellowships in the arts which enable talented New Zealanders to explore their creativity.
    Otago
    06/01/2022
  • CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants OPENS

    CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants OPENS

    Applications open for cash grants to support NZ writers
    National
    06/08/2022

  • Master of Creative Practice

    MCP supports and challenges creatives to question ideas, explore new professional practices and develop research and creative practice capabilities at an advanced level in their chosen discipline.
    Online, Auckland
    07/25/2022
  • New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust

    Call for Papers

    Call for Papers for the New Zealand Art Crime Research Trust's Annual Symposium 5 November 2022
    National
    05/31/2022

  • Children's Art Educator

    Teach Creative Matters visual arts workshops to children after school and in the holidays, with a focus on developing a rich creative process
    Auckland
    06/03/2022

Events

06/10/2022 to 06/25/2022

A (Midwinter) Christmas Carol

A midwinter season of Patrick Barlow's witty and imaginative Dickensian adaptation.
Olaf Petersen. 1970. So Lonely. Auckland Museum. © Olaf Petersen Estate
04/07/2022 to 03/31/2023

Nature Boy: The Photography of Olaf Petersen

See your world through Olaf’s eyes. Explore the captivating work of award-winning photographer Olaf Petersen, one of Aotearoa's finest nature photographers.
05/06/2022 to 05/29/2022

THE JEROME INCIDENT, 1956

Peter Force brings his lockdown story to life, an unexplained craft seen in and around a small town in Jerome, Arizona some 66 years ago.
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Community Announcements

Community Announcement

Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava appointed as Moana Pacific Musics Specialist | Kaiārahi, Ngā Puoro o Te Moananui-a-Kiwa

SOUNZ Centre for New Zealand Music | Toi te Arapūoru is delighted to announce the appointment of Tau’ili’ili Alpha Maiava as the Moana Pacific Musics Specialist | Kaiārahi, Ngā Puoro o Te Moananui-a-K
Community Announcement

Māoriland Film Festival announces programme for 2022

Māoriland Film Festival celebrates the return of international filmmakers to Aotearoa to present their films at the largest international Indigenous film festival in the world.
Community Announcement

New Zealand’s best kept secret to attend the Doc Edge Forum in June

The 16th Doc Edge Forum will be a hybrid programme of live and online events to accompany Doc Edge, International Documentary Festival 2022
Community Announcement

Image Auckland is delighted to announce the winners of 2022 Music Photography Award - Whakaahua Puoro Toa

Image Auckland is delighted to announce the winners of 2022 Music Photography Award - Whakaahua Puoro Toa.
Community Announcement

Blumhardt Foundation : Dame Doreen's Gift 2022 recipients

The Blumhardt Foundation congratulates 2022 Dame Doreen’s Gift recipients
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Community Announcement

Rhombus Treat You So Right

Rhombus return with new single and album release
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