Artsville: Disabled People Can't Dance
Disabled People Can't Dance is a portrait of two gifted dancers, Jesse Johnstone-Steele and Dan King, who happen to be disabled, and the unique dance company they dance for, Touch Compass. …
A Conversation with leading theatre makers (+audio)
In 2008 Christian Penny, Head of Directing and Associate Director - Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School, interviewed leading theatre makers about their work, motivations and dreams and invited…
Conversation with Paul McLaughlin (+audio)
The fourth Conversation at BATS Theatre was with actor, director and producer Paul McLaughlin. At the Conversation in September 2008 Christian Penny, Head of Directing at Toi Whakaari,…
Hamilton arts sector group releases telling report
The Hamilton Arts Sector Reference Group has released an indepth research report which tells a sad t
New Writing and Producing Forum
Playmarket has announced the programme for a forum designed to get the national theatre industry to come together around new New Zealand work, and is now inviting registrations from playwrights,…
Research, science and technology briefing papers
Four briefing papers from the research, science and technology sector have been released.
NZICT has skills high on agenda
More than 30 of the country's leading ICT companies have agreed in principle to join together in the creation of a new ICT industry association. NZICT Group will provide the industry with a…
Broadcasting briefing to incoming Minister released
Broadcasting Minister, Jonathan Coleman, has released the Briefing to the Incoming Minister of Broad
NZ On Air funding for shows on TV2
An investment of almost $8 million from NZ On Air will result in two innovative television projects for screening on TV2. "We're talking drama - with a high-end thriller series about the power of…
NZ venues secured for Venice Biennale exhibitions
Creative New Zealand has secured venues for the New Zealand exhibitions at the 2009 Venice Biennale. Painter Judy Millar's large scale installation will herald the re-opening after 30 years of…
Fringe 09 takes on the web
Fringe 09 moves with the times with its new web-based programme package. It has embraced new technology to get the programme out to the people, in the form of a comprehensive web and mobile-based…
ASB Community Trust expects tighter funding budget
The significant global events that financial markets have experienced over the past few months have had a significant impact on the ASB Community Trust's investments. It is income from these…