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Calling Out Media's Lack of Diversity
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Calling Out Media's Lack of Diversity

Māori and Pasifika performers have been creating international headlines - so why are local media so slow off the mark? This week's arts news bulletin addresses some longstanding inequalities.

South Auckland’s New Horizon
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South Auckland’s New Horizon

Ema Tavola’s pride in advocating for her community has been unwavering, as she blazes a new path for her contemporary art gallery Vunilagi Vou forced by 2020’s numerous challenges.

Laughing out of Lockdown
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Laughing out of Lockdown

2020's been life-changing for many - but Joe Daymond means it for all the right reasons. Find out how this internet success has seen his career skyrocket.

Festivals Find a Way
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Festivals Find a Way

As Aucklanders count down to a return to Level 1, we take a look at what Festival organisers can learn from overseas and the challenges of reality in a post-COVID environment.

How to Turn Creativity into Cash
Arts Smarts

How to Turn Creativity into Cash

Whatever your passion, it pays to be both an innovative practitioner and a practical businessperson. Here's the creative's guide to small business basics.

Finding Trolove
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Finding Trolove

We explore inside the mind of one of Aotearoa's most passionate artists to discover how feeling takes on a captivating, visual form.

You Will Make Your Mark on NZ - When You Work Out Where it is
Advice to My 22-Year-Old Self

You Will Make Your Mark on NZ - When You Work Out Where it is

On the eve of a major milestone, Prayas Theatre Company co-founder Amit Ohdedar has some advice for his younger self - literally a world away.

Dirty Arts Politics
The Lowdown

Dirty Arts Politics

Low blows delivered to artists look set to backfire as bullying Twitter campaign aimed at arts funding isn’t being taken lying down. This week’s arts news bulletin with Mark Amery.

Lowdown on Arts Policy
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Lowdown on Arts Policy

What do our political parties really think about the arts? Mark Amery breaks down the recent enlightening election forum - and underlines what’s missing.

What it Means to be a Laureate
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What it Means to be a Laureate

It's one of the arts most exclusive clubs - and it's invitation only. With the unveiling of this year's Arts Laureates, we look at how the award impacts the chosen artists.

Youth won't be Silenced
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Youth won't be Silenced

Young artists and activists are done letting other generations determine the future of the planet. Find out how they're influencing the climate change conversation.

Arts in the Election Spotlight
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Arts in the Election Spotlight

Missed the long-overdue political conversation on the arts, culture and creative sector? Here's your chance to watch it and make your own mind up.