Employment in the Cultural Sector – Library Services
Libraries manage, preserve, interpret and communicate information, particularly literature-based information. As cultural organisations they are not just repositories of cultural knowledge, they also…
Employment in the Cultural Sector - Broadcasting
This chapter presents data on employment in broadcasting. This report shows the changes in levels and distribution of employment in the cultural sector, highlighting the rapid growth and diversity…
TBI Q&A: Silkbody co-founder David Cooper
Created six years ago in Dunedin by father and daughter team, David and Emily Cooper, Silkbody has gone on to become one of the country's hottest creative exports. David and Emily will trace…
Creative Entrepreneurs: What a wonderful web we weave
The Auckland Chamber of Commerce warmly invites you to its next Creative Entrepreneurs evening to meet the dynamic founders of Silkbody and hear how their magical business story has weaved through…
NZ filmmakers sought by Sony for Dido video
New Zealand filmmakers Katie Hinsen and Sally Williams have created a video clip for UK pop artist Dido. Dido's latest album, Safe Trip Home, will be accompanied by a series of short films created…
The MsBehaviour Files: Online Editing Tools
A few years ago an edit suite would be a room full of people, high end hardware and expensive software. These have been replaced by desktop and now online editing tools that run through a web…
Weta weaves magic on Under The Mountain
Jonathan King's sci-fi adventure Under The Mountain completed filming in October and is now in post-production for delivery next May. The film is an adaptation of the award-winning Maurice Gee…
Filming underway for Tom Scott's The Truth About Men
Principal photography commenced on the feature film "The Truth About Men" in Wellington, New Zealand in October with some filming also taking place in Berlin, Germany in November. Written and…
Blow Festival 08
Fed up with all the hot air and bluster of the election? Freshen up at Massey University's Blow 08 Nga hau e wha Creative Arts Festival! Blow08 is a celebration of the work of staff, students,…
Online social lending business Nexx gets investment boost
Nexx, an online social lending business being developed by four young entrepreneurs at business growth centre The ICEHOUSE, has raised $600,000 in funding from a group of angel investors led by the…
Choreographers come home for graduation season
Contemporary choreographers Sarah Foster and Ross McCormack have created brand new work to premiere within the New Zealand School of Dance Graduation Season this November. Both Sarah and Ross are…
Royal NZ Ballet secures major sponsor
The glitzy opening night of the Royal New Zealand Ballet's Don Quixote season will be cause for extra celebration this week, as principal sponsor Meridian announces it will renew its sponsorship for…