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Everyone loses when creativity isn't funded - but what are the consequences at grassroots level, where future stars are born? We follow up on the creative community's hottest issue.
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Ice Floe Productions Tapui Ltd
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Amid news of a big win at Parliament, Aotearoa's leading production advocates are digging in for another stand-off with the Government over its latest contentious bill.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Vivid and vibrant, Ekaterina Dimieva's work reflects her outlook on life. She explains how hope and freedom can motivate your creative senses.
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Dina Jezdic
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The last few years are being viewed as "dress rehearsals" not setbacks, as much-loved alternative music festival The Others Way emerges from the gloom with fresh optimism.
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Chris Forster
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It's being described 'the death of part of the arts ecosystem' and the most devastating situation in decades. We dive deep and get the sector's reaction to the latest funding news.
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The Big Idea Editor
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A rare opportunity to bring Chinese classical music to Wellington audiences is not one highly decorated performer and educator Jian Liu was going to miss.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Te Wiki O Te Reo Māori doesn't just celebrate how the language is used in its spoken and written context. One of Aotearoa's much-respected Toi Māori artists explains the visual connection.
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The Big Idea Editor
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Seven new Laureates have been welcomed into the elite club for creatives. The Big Idea was at the awards to get their reaction.
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Chris Forster
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A big announcement on National Poetry Day - find out the reaction to the "glam-rock poetry superstar's" appointment and the difference he plans to make.
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The Big Idea Editor
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The Independent Report into the New Zealand Film Commission saga has just been announced - get the full details here.
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The Big Idea Editor