Even though the battle’s been brewing for years and the verdict has been hanging over the sector for weeks, the outcome can still hit like a ton of bricks. Get the details in the Lowdown.
What should creatives get paid and who owns what? Two of the biggest topics facing the arts community lead what you need to know in this week's Lowdown.
A case of failed Creative NZ funding has the potential to impact more than just the defendant - The Lowdown takes a look at advocacy and leadership in your arts news bulletin.
A ground-breaking court case, the impact of the latest COVID Alert Level rise on the arts and another cultural sector governance departure - all the biggest sector news in the Lowdown.
The final structure is out - the Lowdown looks at what it means for City Gallery Wellington - plus controversies, curating comebacks and creative arts news coverage.
Drama for NZ Opera - and it's not on the stage. Your arts news bulletin looks behind the bust-up, hears from the latest award winners and new creative offerings.