'Making Is Thinking'
Molly Morpeth Canaday winner Melissa McMahon talks about career reinvention and how picking a hands-on course made all the difference.
Changing Of The Guard
The departure of key figures in the creative community continues - The Lowdown looks at who's going where, what events are inspiring underrepresented communities and the latest accolades.
Devoted To Making A Difference - Huge Creative Impact On Queen's Birthday Honours List
It's not all about the big names - The Big Idea dives deep into the 2022 list to honour 37 creatives from across Aotearoa who deserve their time in the spotlight.
Confronting The "Bleak Midwinter" Facing Creativity
Opinions are flying over the current state of the government arts funding after CNZ's latest announcement. Leading arts writer Andrew Wood gives his list on what needs to happen next.
'Culture Is On The Budgetary Margins' - Breaking Down Creative NZ's Investment Approach
A chain of events is underway that will shape how CNZ supports the creative community - we get the Lowdown and reaction on some big funding announcements.
Outspoken & Outstanding: Tami Neilson Lets Rip
Aotearoa music's staunchest advocate for equality is getting ready to reveal her latest - and possibly greatest - album. Chris Forster finds out what makes this creative talent tick.
Research Grant Backs Diversity, Provides Validation
Do you have a story, a voice that needs to be heard? Find out from two CLNZ/NZSA research grant recipients have that extra encouragement made a big difference.
High Notes And Humour
Everyone loves a laugh - and the mixture of music and comedy can bring unbridled laughter. Ben Jardine asks some local exponents what makes it work.
'Make The Truth Visible, Injustice Accountable'
Get the Lowdown on projects decades in the making hitting NZ audiences, key departures, big names' big news and history-making winners in the creative community..
Inside Shortland Street - NZ's Most Influential Production
It's provided hundreds of thousands of jobs for Aotearoa's creative sector - we look at the huge impact of the most important 'training ground' for NZ's Film & TV industry.
Is Your Creative Block Really A Log Jam?
Are you misdiagnosing your struggle for creative inspiration? Verity Johnson has an important revelation for you.
Small Halls, Big Impact
The Big Idea catches up with the man revitalising Aotearoa's community halls with an injection of creativity.