Stories
Articles by and for the arts sector in Aotearoa.
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Copyright changes to benefit musicians and museums
The Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has been busy proposing updates to the Copyright Act. -
‘Shiny and professional is not necessarily musical’: Amelia Berry’s hot takes on production
Amamelia is back with a third album, and thinks that hi-fi music can be very boring. -
HARDcore: A new heaven for artists on K’ Road
The expansive, celestial space expresses an almost utopian hope for the arts in Tāmaki. -
Where is Aotearoa’s voice at the 61st Venice Biennale?
While the international arts community speaks out, our official national presence chooses silence. -
Are the arts inherently at odds with right-wing governments?
Lynda Topp, Paul Goldsmith, and the rest of the news -
The factory and its memories
The Nebiolo type foundry was the most significant typeface manufacturer in Italy through much of the mid-20th Century. It never adapted to the advent of new photographic methods and abruptly closed in 1978. -
Hira Nathan, the humble author guided by his ancestors’ everyday lives
His best-selling journals use mātauranga as a way to establish daily habits towards a balanced and intentional life. -
What the budget means for the arts
The government requires 2% baseline savings from the Arts, Culture and Heritage agencies it funds. This will be spread across nearly every funded cultural entity including Ministry for Culture and Heritage, CNZ, NZ On Air, RNZ, Te Papa, Te Matatini, NZ Music Commission, NZSO, and more. -
Book sale funds major upgrades at Regent Theatre and other news
Accessibility upgrades, Silo Theatre's winning streak, a timely honour for the Topp Twins, and more. -
‘There are imperfections… little human moments. That’s the magic’: Just Janie on recording in analog
The new voice in retro-folk can’t get past the heydays of the sixties and seventies. -
One company dominates NZ’s live music scene – how do we encourage competition?
A US court found Live Nation and Ticketmaster used their monopoly to overcharge. Those same giants control major parts of Aotearoa’s ticketing, festival and events sectors. -
We asked disabled musicians what barriers they face. Here’s what they told us.
New research shows that while our music industry has made steps towards being more accessible and diverse, there’s plenty more to do. -
Insights from the writers festival and the week’s news
Why you shouldn't publish your first book and the goss on a new gallery, the Ministry of Culture and Heritage, and more. -
The devolution of Creative New Zealand
A bold plan to devolve the way our arts are funded through ‘regional partnerships’ is revealed. Mark Amery reports. -
‘I wish I had more artsy, intelligent, poetic answers’: Liv Parker on her favourite things
The actress and comedian tells us which podcast makes her scream in delight, and the love triangle she’s in with TV dramas. -
How to be a rockstar
The most useful and important things from the NZ Music Month Summit. -
What's going on in Venice?
Everything you need to know about the protests, our participation, and the rest of the week's arts news. -
‘I am tired of normal’: Henry Yan on comedy
Comedian and engineer Henry Yan tells us about his wet socks, mum, and favourite artwork, Pokemon Ruby. -
Leaders, artists, and critics on CNZ’s new 15-year strategy
From “like reading tea leaves” to “strongly support the overarching purpose,” 14 responses to Tū Mai Rā, Toi Aotearoa. -
May is for Marlon… and music
Music Month is here – and Ōtautahi’s arts scene is humming. -
Proposed arts cuts in Wellington and the rest of the news
The draft Annual Plan proposes cuts – but public consultation is open, and arts orgs are rallying against them. -
‘It’s best to take a risk rather than milk a successful creation’: Mainard Larkin on success in primary school
The Auckland-based musician learned early on not to flog sequels for the sake of it. -
Comedians are liars, just like all other artists
Tim Batt considers how the heck someone can do comedy while the world is falling to bits.
