New Zealand
Gutsy topics need level ground to find momentum
Pacific diaspora and ‘queering climate’ – topics leading conversations for change in the groundbreaking Talanoa Forum with Yuki Kihara at…
Australian Kirsten Lacy, permanently at the helm of Auckland Art Gallery
Addressing cultural cringe and putting First Nations first, Kirsten Lacy reflects on her first four years in charge at Toi…
Theatre show tackles the tricky subject of consent education
The award-winning Aotearoa New Zealand production YES YES YES is undertaking an Australian tour as consent education is mandated in…
The First Nations exhibition drawing record audiences in Auckland, and why
Designed as an international touring exhibition, ‘Ever Present’ is an exercise in self-determined exhibition making. So, what artworks speak loudest?
Exhibition review: Brent Harris: The Other Side, Auckland Art Gallery
Brent Harris' survey exhibition takes viewers on an emotional journey and search for meaning.
Latest blow in gutting of NZ theatre education
The cuts set to ravage Victoria University of Wellington continue an alarming trend for Aotearoa's tertiary theatre education. James Wenley…
Why you need to stop obsessing about your potential
Feel like you're held hostage by the pressure of living up to your potential? Verity Johnson has put together a…
The future-proofing of funny
Some of New Zealand's leading comedy forces explain how they managed to turn the sector's darkest times into bright beacons…
'A shambles': NZ arts education needs urgent attention
The lack of priority for the creative fields across Aotearoa is causing more and more concern, says Andrew Wood.
NZ cyclone hits creative sector hard
It's been a gruelling seven days for Aotearoa New Zealand's creative community thanks to Cyclone Gabrielle.