Paper-Works
Annabel Sinclair-Thomson treats her work as her hobby, and this may well be her secret to success. Annie Pokel gets ready for a trip to Te Awanga to find out more.
Who Got the Gig? Barbara George
Emanuella de Ruiter learns valuable career advice from the new Court Theatre CEO - and a fun fact that continues to inspire.
Do not forget the value of the arts when measuring our wellbeing
Neil Plimmer explores how the arts can help people recover from illness, enhance mental health, and aid the rehabilitation of prisoners.
Soapbox: Kicking the Angel out of the House
Actor and screen-writer Liam Coleman challenges the phantom that sows the seeds of self-doubt.
Look closer: Small town art makes a big impact
Kate Powell rediscovers her hometown and finds more art than she expected.
Summer Reading | BEST OF
It's been a full year - thanks for coming along on the ride with us! Here's a wrap up of our best stories for your summer reading pleasure.
Lowdown #31: Game Changers
Mistakes and reinventions, winners and game changers: Mark Amery brings us up to speed with this week's news and content online from across the arts in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Passion for Youth: The Accidental Librarian
Richard Misilei, manager of the only youth library in Aotearoa, talks about the changing role of libraries in our communities.
Soapbox: Five Things you should know before you date a Writer
You may not be dating Taylor Swift and run the risk of finding your relationship on Spotify, but Lani Wendt Young would like you to be aware of a few key points.
How to get started
Writer's Block? Stuck for inspiration? Self-doubt? Madeleine Dore shares some advice how to overcome these common roadblocks of creativity
Breaking new ground in the New Zealand Festival market
A brand-new music festival is set to liven up the Hawkes Bay this summer. Canvassing a fresh line-up of fledgling musicians, Nest Fest steers away from the archetypal lairy drum and bass.
Lowdown #30: Good art is good for you
Kate Powell brings us the latest science, international news and internal affairs from Aotearoa’s finest minds across music, dance, visual arts and theatre.