Stories Matter
Kerry Warkia, co-producer of films Waru and Vai, tells us why stories are ‘one of the most valuable traditions we have as humans’.
Matariki Song
Spotlighting two talented tamariki, poet Moana Hoogland (age 13), and artist Liam Pettigrew (age 11).
Bring art to the people
With Matariki celebrations filling Aotearoa, Chloe Loftus tells us why taking art into public spaces is so powerful.
I can tell you that I’m Māori but can’t recite my Pepeha
Annette Morehu proudly speaks of the Māori in her and her tamariki and questions iwi privilege on the dawn of Matariki.
Matariki Stars
Spotlighting two talented tamariki, poet Hazyl Pora (aged 11) and artist Georgia Johnson (aged 9).
Game of Smarts
The battle to claim the throne as New Zealand’s most creative city could be about to warm up, as the newest contender works to finalise its first arts strategy in nearly two decades.
Challenging racism and standing for the freedom to be different
My children are of Samoan, Chinese, Indonesian, Dutch and English descent - how might they fit a new future? By Opeloge Ah Sam
The perils of doing something out of the ordinary
It takes passion and pluck to run a not-for-profit in the creative sector; Alex Lee calls for a new korero.
Still fight the fight!*
Mark Amery questions whether times have changed (or not) in Lowdown #49
9 things to know when showing for the first time
Artists offer practical suggestions for pulling off this daunting but exciting challenge. By Sabine Brix
Taking the WTF out of insurance
Georgie gets guidance from a crew that 'gets' creatives. [In partnership with BizCover]
How our creatives are tackling mental health
Last week Elly Strang discussed fear - this week: hope!