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Does Passion Really Spring Eternal?
What happens when the passion runs dry in your creative passion project? Verity Johnson has tackled this issue head on with an important realisation.
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Nathan Joe's Biggest Moment...So Far
One of the rising stars of Aotearoa theatre talks about what his groundbreaking show Scenes From A Yellow Peril means in his promising career and why its kaupapa is so important.
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How To Win $25K Award - By Those That Already Have
It's an opportunity too good to pass up - The Big Idea speaks to three former winners of the CLNZ/NZSA Writers' Award for tips on what got their projects across the line.
Arts Smarts
Leadership Crisis Or Dawn Of New Era? TBI Investigates
There is a flood of experience, knowledge and talent leaving key roles in the creative sector - some leaving the industry or country. We get insight into what's happening and what's next.
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Leaving Legacies That Last
Flames that burn bright and long can change the creative community - a packed Lowdown looks at champions, important issues, survey results and latest award opportunities.
The Lowdown
Reflections on Toi Te Kupu - Day Two
How does a Wānanga work when it feels under Western time constraints? Jack Gray gives his reflections on the second half of the pricey but passionate event held ahead of Matariki.
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'Impact Of Creativity In Our Communities Is Under Threat'
A group of creative supporters are appealing for help as they look to build impenetrable data to force change to one of the biggest issues facing struggling artists.
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Inside The Toi Māori Wānanga Most Couldn't Afford
How important was the kaupapa discussed at the highly priced Wānanga? Hugely respected Māori creative Jack Gray gives a comprehensive insight into Toi Te Kupu | Whakaahuatanga 2022
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How Creative Input Can Be A Game-Changer In Schools
Giving back to your community is often the goal of many creatives - getting paid for it can now be a reality. We explore the many rewards of the Creatives in Schools programme.
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Theatre I.N.C. - A Wero For Stage Productions
A veteran of Aotearoa theatre is concerned - his opinion culminates in a challenge for theatre makers across the country.
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Questions That Deserve Answers
Challenging positions and issues is at the core of art - we get the Lowdown on the controversies in the spotlight, big steps in young creative careers in our arts news bulletin.
The Lowdown
Not A-Mused: Has Half Million Dollar 'Innovation' Proved Its Worth?
Narrative Muse's half million dollars of funding brings with it a deserved microscope - Andrew Wood gives his thoughts on if it's delivering for NZ creatives and audiences.
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