"It's About Time" - Pacific Spotlight Well Earned
The Lowdown looks into the current explosion of Pacific success stories on our stages, screens and galleries, bias complaints against CNZ and other important arts happenings.
'Back Your Intuition'
Veteran bronze sculptor Jim Wheeler faced plenty of obstacles and doubt before finding his creative calling. He has some sage advice for his younger self on the journey ahead.
Handing The Baton Of Pasifika Storytelling
A quarter of a century after its debut, Dawn Raids is a play with as much significance as ever. We speak to the show's heralded producer about letting the next generation take the reins.
Let's Talk About Sex
Doing it right - How to use sex in your art in a way that’s not totally cringeworthy, from an experienced sex columnist and creative producer.
How Creatives Can Help New Zealand Rugby's Image Issues
The relationship between rugby and the arts is....complicated. But Andrew Wood reckons New Zealand Rugby can help our creatives - and vice versa.
Aotearoa Loses "A Storm Of Creativity"
The Lowdown returns with a farewell to a trailblazer, need-to-know milestones and award winners, funding and grant opportunities and more in your arts news bulletin.
Strong Gone: NZ Film Commission Saga Claims Chief
Another major change in the creative community, as conflict of interest comes to the fore for the country's leading film organisation.
5 Essential Skills All Arts Managers Need
Want to take the next step in your career? Experienced arts professionals reveal the management skills they rely on most to succeed in their jobs.
Creative New Zealand's Big New Hire
There are big shoes to fill, but CNZ has brought in one of the arts most respected leaders to take up a new role at a pivotal time.
Making Aotearoa's Taonga "Last Forever"
Protecting our cultural and creative heritage items is no easy feat. We find out from the frontline of preserving these taonga how we all play a role as kaitiaki.
Window Of $28 Million Opportunity Opens
The Lowdown looks at the latest announcements out of the country's leading funding bodies - and where the focus lies - as well as big awards and big occasions for NZ Creatives.
Letters To An Emerging Creative: Submitting A Manuscript
The latest installment of The Big Idea's eye-opening insights for emerging creative careers - from one of Aotearoa's most experienced arts writers.