A new queer gallery, a shifting theatre, and a starving bride
Plus the rest of the week's arts news.
The latest stories
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What have we learned from the Arts Policy Briefings?
Synthesis, comparison, and clear recaps of what National, Labour, ACT, The Green Party, and Opportunity Party are offering the sector this election. -
A new queer gallery, a shifting theatre, and a starving bride
Plus the rest of the week's arts news. -
How we stack up on the rights of disabled people
Much of the impetus for arts access and disability arts has come from the disability and arts communities as well as Arts Access Aotearoa. -
Arts Policy Briefing: Opportunity
No arts specific policy, but lots on offer – a Citizen’s Income, tax reform, an AI framework, tertiary reform and more from the party set to get into parliament for the first time. -
Arts Policy Briefing: The Green Party
The Green Party has a five-page Arts, Culture and Heritage Policy, and creativity and culture as one of its manifesto items. So what are the plans and promises? -
Transition plans, ticketing wind-downs, and cuts at the National Library
But it's not all bad news – recognition for our artists gives reasons to celebrate.
Six political candidates answered convoluted, multi-pronged questions and fluffy queries in front of a community that is frustrated, and sick of being under-estimated and under-funded in Ōtautahi on Monday.
36 Upcoming events
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08 Oct - 19 Nov, 2026Auckland Philharmonia | NZ Herald Premier Series: Grieg's Piano Concerto
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01 Sept - 26 Nov, 2026Kumeū Arts Awards 2026
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11 Sept - 10 Nov, 2026Summer School 2027
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14 Oct, 2026 - 27 Feb, 2027Molly Morpeth Canaday Award 2026 Exhibition
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24 Sept - 22 Nov, 2026Artists in Eden Sale of Small Works
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08 Oct - 14 Nov, 2026Barfoot & Thompson presents Back To The 80s
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19 Oct - 06 Dec, 2026Big Clay Day Out
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08 Oct - 28 Nov, 2026Tunes 4 Tamariki: Kirihimete
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26 Oct - 30 Nov, 2026Convergence - Te Pūtahitanga
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08 Oct - 26 Nov, 2026Auckland Philharmonia | NZ Herald Premier Series: Mahler 1
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08 Oct - 13 Dec, 2026Tunes 4 Tamariki: Kirihimete
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22 Oct - 15 Nov, 2026WIRED
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08 Oct - 18 Dec, 2026Christmas Cheer
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14 Aug - 08 Nov, 2026The Lover and The Collection by Harold Pinter