Value of Validation
With entry open for this year’s $25,000 Writers’ Award, a previous recipient explains the difference the support and encouragement make in completing an overwhelming assignment.
Revealed: How NZers Feel about the Arts
A look at Creative NZ’s just-released triennial survey, giving an in-depth insight into how Aotearoa views the arts.
How to Beat the Computer when Applying for Jobs
Automated CV scanners use very blunt tools to cull applicants. Here are some tips to get yours seen by human eyes in the selection process.
City Gallery Saga: One in, One Out?
The final structure is out - the Lowdown looks at what it means for City Gallery Wellington - plus controversies, curating comebacks and creative arts news coverage.
Perfect Pointers for Provincial Pensioners
How the Horowhenua arts centre overcame the sketchy times of COVID to thrive and bring the community together again.
The World According to Chelsea Winstanley
"The World is genuinely interested in our point of difference." Leading filmmaker gives her take on what makes Aotearoa stand out on the international stage after her latest accolade.
Rule Breaker & Landscape Painter Top Creatives in Queen’s Birthday Honours
25 members of the creative and arts community have been included in the latest bout of recognitions - see who has made the list.
Lowdown on Clash of Culture
Drama for NZ Opera - and it's not on the stage. Your arts news bulletin looks behind the bust-up, hears from the latest award winners and new creative offerings.
Keeping Safe While Working with Sensitive Subjects
“As artists, it’s our job to tackle the scary things.” A playwright and producer gives us an insight into how they’ve tackled the confronting topic of suicide.
'The Line Must be Drawn Here!'
The City Gallery Wellington saga may be reaching a final outcome - but it's a long way from over. Respected arts commentator Andrew Wood takes aim at Experience Wellington.
Why Research Grants are More Accessible than Ever
Want to write a book but feel like you don't fit the funding mould? Find out how diverse and underserved subjects can be awarded $5000.
Making NZ Music Month Last All Year Long
As we round out another successful NZ Music Month, TBI looks at the impact the industry is having and what difference that support is making.