On The Edges: Hokianga (part one)
In a series exploring the arts on New Zealand’s edges Mark Amery gets local knowledge on the Hokianga.
Don't Give Up Your Day Job: Gene Rivers
DJ Gene Rivers has been committed to his craft from his youngest days. We discuss the beginnings of hip hop and the way some of New Zealand culture adopted and imitated the emerging American trends.
Bringing Joy: Martinborough’s Ventana Creative Collective
“I pinch myself that I’ve started an art business in the middle of nowhere and it’s working.” Ahead of her 12 month anniversary, Auriga Martin talks about her thriving Martinborough business.
Expression of Interest: Internship Opportunities
At The Big Idea we’re exploring ways to facilitate creative internships. It's early days, but we think we might just have the design to help facilitate high value mutually beneficial internships.
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Hannah Smith: Life on the road
"We try to make work that is filled with that sense of magic and wonder.” Hannah Smith from Trick of The Light Theatre Company speaks about the light and dark sides of life on the road.
Tommy Nee: Walk With You
“Come together. We are one. Not above, not below, but equal.” Musician, Tommy Nee, joins the call to end youth homelessness in New Zealand
Poll: The Big Idea Timebank
We want your opinion about a potential new 'timebanking' feature that allows users to share their skills and time with each other.
Stories: Tell us what you want to read
We're after a readers group who will be guided through a stories survey crafted for your feedback. Tell us about what you want to read and be rewarded with a $30 Prezzy Card and a chance to win $500.
Talkwrite – a reboot
We welcome back columnist, Renee Liang, who will be bringing to light challenges, ideas and opinions from across the arts sector.
ScreenTalk: Irene Gardiner
Irene Gardiner: On producing and commissioning television...
On The Edges
In a new series on arts initiatives in the New Zealand regions Mark Amery gets local knowledge on what is distinctive in Invercargill and surrounding Southland.