This week we hear from New Zealand Book Month Director Michele Powles who describes how the festival has evolved since its inception in 2005, including ‘the change of focus towards a community participatory model’.
“If NZ Book Month grows, so too does the chance for all NZ authors including myself to have a sustainable writing career in this country.”
TBI Q&A: Soprano Anna Leese has answered The Big Idea community questions about singing in different languages, the rehearsal process and the challenges of her role as Tatyana in the NBR New Zealand Opera’s Eugene Onegin.
TalkWrite: Renee Liang muses about her experience as a first-time director and talks to Suzanne Ritzenhoff about Q Theatre and the Auckland Performing Arts Forum.
Sets and The City: James Hadley in London talks about Jericho House, a theatre company specialising in 'groundbreaking alliances between theatre, music and installation art'.
ScreenTalk: Englishman David Bellamy is a world famous botanist, author, broadcaster and conservationist. He came to prominence in New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s with numerous natural history programmes.
In this NZ On Screen video interview he discusses making Moa's Ark, what he thinks of nature shows on TV now and the famous Old Man’s Beard commercial.
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Latest News
Five contemporary artists from Fiji have come together for an exhibition in response to Fiji Day, 10 October.
Speed and noise junkies will get their fix when they visit Te Tuhi’s latest exhibition 'Modern Physics'. Seven international and local artists are coming together for the first time to present action packed projects.
Books and their words don’t need an internet connection or electricity in order to transport us. The art of a book is its ability to cultivate experiences through other people’s eyes.
Robin Slow is a storyteller, interested in connecting the oral with the visual. These visual stories reveal his connection to the whenua (land), the people and the “inter reaction of these features”.
Seventeen artists will be transforming Thistle Hall in Wellington into 'a veritable legion of robots' - from tasty metal beasts made from scrap to textile bots and clay models.
Five playwrights have been shortlisted for the Bruce Mason Playwriting Award. They are Miria George, Pip Hall, Eli Kent, Arthur Meek and Thomas Sainsbury.
Wellington writer Alice Miller has won the BNZ Katherine Mansfield Award.
History will gain a modern twist for the last exhibition of the year at the Adam Art Gallery. Source Material - Five Conversations with the Past is a suite of five discrete projects, each with their own approach to the re-visioning of historical material.
The new Footnote Forte Solo Series presents six new dance works inspired by famous New Zealanders, from experimental artist Len Lye to ex-pat pop star Ladyhawke.
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra has launched a landmark 2010 Season at the Auckland Town Hall with a promise of top-tier artists and a line up of programmes designed to take audiences on a vividly emotional journey.
The future talents of New Zealand dance will melt your heart with their toes! Dance is not limited to a particular age or a particular style – it can be enjoyed by the oldest couple performing Tango to the youngest person krumping and clowning, Tempo’s Youth programme will explore the diverse range of dancing styles on offer.
Crowned New Zealand’s number one hip hop crew earlier in the year and fresh from their top ten placing at the World Hip Hop Championships in Las Vegas, TMC are ready to present their innovative full-length dance work for the first time.
TBI Q&A
New Zealand Book Month Director Michele Powles describes how the festival has evolved since its inception in 2005, including ‘the change of focus towards a community participatory model’.
“If NZ Book Month grows, so too does the chance for all NZ authors including myself to have a sustainable writing career in this country.”
Blogs
Renee Liang muses about her experience as a first-time director and talks to Suzanne Ritzenhoff about Q Theatre and the Auckland Performing Arts Forum.
Blog:TalkWriteJericho House is a theatre company specialising in 'groundbreaking alliances between theatre, music and installation art'.
Blog:Sets and The City
TBI TV
Englishman David Bellamy is a world famous botanist, author, broadcaster and conservationist. He came to prominence in New Zealand in the 1970s and 1980s with numerous natural history programmes.
In this NZ On Screen video interview he discusses making Moa's Ark, what he thinks of nature shows on TV now and the famous Old Man’s Beard commercial.
Latest from GROW
The Creative Adventures of James Brown documents the passion, excitement and adventure of working as an emerging painter in New Zealand. Part two of James' video blog explores his illustrative style and concept development.
From:Tips and NewsPoliticians create the rules defining our working environment. That is why President of The New Zealand Society of Authors (PEN NZ Inc.), Tony Simpson, will join a panel of sitting MPs to debate major issues affecting the working environment for New Zealand’s professional writers.
From:Tips and NewsThree Unitec lecturers from the Department of Landscape Architecture have made the final shortlist in the competition to redesign Auckland’s Queens Wharf.
From:Tips and News
WORK | JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES
Enterprise News
Two new Trustees have been appointed to ASB Community Trust. They are Auckland accountant Paula Kearns and Auckland lawyer Ken Whitney.
The NZ Art Guild has been recognised as the Most Community Minded Business at The David Awards.
The judges said the huge support the Guild has given to artists, in addition to a major focus on supporting charities both in New Zealand and overseas, contributed to the award win.Copyright Licensing Ltd has formed a venture to digitise New Zealand books and make them available to the New Zealand reading public on new digital reading devices, including ebook readers and smartphones, Apple's iPhone and the forthcoming Google Android phones.
Academic and historian Judith Binney and artist and curator Helen Kedgley have been appointed to the board of the Arts Council of New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson announced today.
Small to medium sized companies are optimistic about the future with 85 per cent confident that business activity will either increase or remain the same over the next six to 12 months, according to KPMG’s inaugural 'Mood of the Market' survey.
Total income for all New Zealand businesses increased to $560.8 billion for the 2008 financial year, Statistics New Zealand said today. The 7.1 percent ($37.2 billion) rise is higher than the 6.4 percent rise in total income in 2007.
Jobs & Opportunities - paid
- Givealittle is seeking expressions of interest & proposals to complete a commission artwork that captures the generosity and donor response post the Samoa Tsunami.Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New Zealand | Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 6 October 2009Organisation:Givealittle
- Your chance to work for a growing international publication in a varied proofreading role.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 16 October 2009Organisation:Trends International
- Permanent, full time position tutoring within the Circo Arts progammeCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: ChristchurchSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 23 October 2009Organisation:CPIT
- Internet Video Editor - entrant opportunity to join leading online video player - Silverlinemedia.tvCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: North ShoreSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 24 October 2009Organisation:Silverlinemedia.tv
- Southside Gig is an awesome new event for youth with break dance, hip hop , graf art and music happening as part of the Manukau Festival of Arts 09. Entries now open for 3 on 3 COMPS (12 - 25 yrs).Category:CompetitionLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland | Auckland Region: Waitakere | Auckland Region: Manukau | Auckland Region: North ShoreSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 14 October 2009Organisation:Manukau City Council
- Auckland War Memorial Museum is seeking to appoint an experienced Exhibition Developer for a full time (40 hours per week), 18 month fixed term contract.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Monday, 12 October 2009Organisation:Auckland Museum
- A unique opportunity to be part of one of New Zealand's fastest growing, most exciting annual Festivals.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: AucklandSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 30 October 2009Organisation:NZ Comedy Trust
- Are you passionate about New Zealand theatre? Do you want to lead a national arts organisation? Applications are being sought for the position of Director of Playmarket.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 30 October 2009Organisation:Playmarket
- Sales person for a new production company with 40 years experience in the industryCategory:CommissionLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 17 October 2009Organisation:Two Oceans
- playing laidback, elegant & seductive retro 'spy' music, a one-man band is seeking a managerCategory:CommissionLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 1 January 2011Organisation:Mardo El Noor
- Art WritersCategory:CommissionLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 28 February 2010Organisation:Enjoy Public Art Gallery
- Residency dates: 28 January – 27 February 2010. Proposals due Wednesday 28 October 2009Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 28 October 2009Organisation:Enjoy Public Art Gallery
- Sound design for Interactive InstallationCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: WaitakereSubmitted:Monday, 05 Oct 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 8 October 2009Organisation:Angela Main
- New NZ Scripts wanted to present in 2010Category:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Sunday, 04 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 29 November 2009Organisation:Punch Label Productions Ltd.
- A short term contract as the role of Tane in the Tina and Tane Theatre in Education production.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: North ShoreSubmitted:Sunday, 04 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 16 October 2009Organisation:Kids 4 Drama Productions
- Director for Stags and Hens by Willy Russell at Papakura Theatre CompanyCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: ManukauSubmitted:Saturday, 03 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 3 October 2009Organisation:Papakura Theatre Company
- Web MasterCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: AucklandSubmitted:Friday, 02 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 18 October 2009Organisation:The University of Auckland
- As an Events Host you will ensure Te Papa continues to provide the highest standards of service excellence and a safe and secure environment for our collections, visitors and staff.Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Friday, 02 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 11 October 2009Organisation:Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa
- Events SupervisorCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Friday, 02 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 11 October 2009Organisation:Museum of NZ Te Papa Tongarewa
- animating tvc's music videos and promotional work in eather 2d or 3dCategory:Freelance OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Friday, 02 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 24 October 2009Organisation:Two Oceans
- Artists of all kinds wanted - Funding available for projects within the Rodney DistrictCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: North ShoreSubmitted:Friday, 02 Oct 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 22 October 2009Organisation:Rodney District Council
- GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SOMEONE WITH TALENT WHO ENJOYS WORKING WITH YOUNGER STUDENTSCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 01 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 10 October 2009Organisation:MAIRANGI ARTS CENTRE
Jobs & Opportunities - unpaid
- 3 Unpaid Roles in Short FilmCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 10 October 2009Organisation:NZFA
- 3 Male actors (18+) needed for the student short film role "Brian and Eddy Make A Movie"Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: AucklandSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 15 October 2009Organisation:Students from the NZ Film Academy
- Male Actor 19 - 25 neededCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 31 October 2009Organisation:Wellington Short Film
- We need 4 experienced/trained dancers for our music videoCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 1 November 2009Organisation:Little Bark Productions
- Send proposals for miniature art galleryCategory:Call for Proposals/EntriesLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Thursday, 08 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 30 December 2009Organisation:"Lagniappe (Lan-yop)" A little art gallery in Dunedin
- TRUMPET AND TROMBONE PLAYERS WANTED FOR BANDCategory:AuditionLocation:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland | Auckland Region: North ShoreSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 30 December 2009Organisation:THE ROOFTOP COLLECTIVE
- Video Production for webCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New ZealandSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Tuesday, 20 October 2009Organisation:underground marketing
- lighting guy for short filmCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: ChristchurchSubmitted:Wednesday, 07 Oct 2009Applications Close:Saturday, 17 October 2009Organisation:316 productions
- Enjoy is seeking dedicated volunteers to assist in making the gallery and its programme tickCategory:Volunteer or UnpaidLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Tuesday, 06 Oct 2009Applications Close:Monday, 1 February 2010Organisation:Enjoy Public Art Gallery
- Love to Plan, Organise and Manage?Category:Employment OpportunityLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Monday, 05 Oct 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 15 October 2009Organisation:Ataraxia Productions
- Director of Photography, CamermanCategory:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Monday, 05 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 14 October 2009Organisation:Ataraxia Productions
- Seeking a female and a male actor to star in a low budget short film thrillerCategory:AuditionLocation:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: WellingtonSubmitted:Monday, 05 Oct 2009Applications Close:Wednesday, 14 October 2009Organisation:Ataraxia Productions
- K.ONTROL : Looking for three actors for an interactive performance installationCategory:AuditionLocation:Wellington RegionSubmitted:Sunday, 04 Oct 2009Applications Close:Friday, 16 October 2009Organisation:Sebastian Sommer
- Looking for a talented entertainment manager to work with us in organising a summer tourCategory:Employment OpportunityLocation:New Zealand | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin | Southland Region | Southland Region: InvercargilSubmitted:Saturday, 03 Oct 2009Applications Close:Sunday, 1 November 2009Organisation:Midnight Kitchen
- Seeking directors for 24hr Theatre Challenge Oct 9-10Category:Looking for Cast and CrewLocation:Auckland RegionSubmitted:Thursday, 01 Oct 2009Applications Close:Thursday, 8 October 2009Organisation:Titirangi Theatre
Events
- Type:Public ProgramDate:9 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
- Type:Seminar/Public LectureDate:20 Oct 2009Location:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Upper Hutt | Wellington Region: Lower Hutt
- Type:FilmDate:10 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland | Auckland Region: Manukau
- Type:ExhibitionDate:10 Oct 2009 - 14 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:FilmDate:4 Nov 2009 - 29 Nov 2009Location:New Zealand | Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland | Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington | Canterbury Region | Canterbury Region: Christchurch | Otago Region | Otago Region: Dunedin
- Type:ArtDate:9 Oct 2009 - 1 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:Workshop/SeminarDate:11 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: North Shore
- Type:Live eventDate:9 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:17 Oct 2009 - 10 Nov 2009Location:Manawatu Region | Manawatu Region: Palmerston North
- Type:ExhibitionDate:23 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:Event: OTHERDate:16 Oct 2009 - 17 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region
- Type:ExhibitionDate:20 Oct 2009 - 31 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:24 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:ArtDate:12 Oct 2009 - 22 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:TheatreDate:13 Nov 2009 - 28 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
- Type:TheatreDate:7 Nov 2009 - 8 Nov 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Manukau
- Type:Event: OTHERDate:24 Oct 2009 - 25 Oct 2009Location:Auckland Region | Auckland Region: Auckland
- Type:FestivalDate:7 Jan 2010 - 11 Jan 2010Location:Taranaki Region
- Type:TheatreDate:1 Oct 2009 - 9 Oct 2009Location:Wellington Region | Wellington Region: Wellington
SHOW | THE GALLERY
Clothing
Pictures & Paintings
- Sold at the Friends of the Auckland Art Gallery
- The Sentient, Animals are capable of being aware of sensations and emotions, of feeling pain and suffering and of experienceing a state of well being
- Framed Digital Image of Tania Sunde object
Object Art
Videos
- Creating a plaster bust from a clay sculpture
- M THEORY is proud to present this exclusive King Unique promo video, filmed at Coherent in Auckland on 21/02/09.
- A unique look into the world of sound engineering and live concert production, filmed at Pukekura Park in 2007 during Elton's solo tour.
- The official video of the Highlife New Years Eve Experience festival 08/09 in the beautiful location of Matakana, New Zealand.
- A belligerent boy meets his match when he discovers that the odd sock thief is a leprechaun.
- This poem was first performed when John Carr won the Auckland Readers and Writers Festival Poetry Idol Contest in May 2009.
Writing
- Sad bastard's big night in
- A poem regarding yesterdays technological fever dreams...
Illustrations & Cartoons
- Top quality New Zealand and Maori scaleable vector illustrations and clip art available to buy as online downloads.







































