Soapbox

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Māori performer and choreographer Jack Gray has a very good reason for having such a strong view - his personal experience is one worth listening to.
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Jack Gray
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The Big Idea speaks to leading arts career mentors to get a gauge on what the creative community is crying out for during these raised alert levels.
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The Big Idea Editor
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You don’t reach crowds by trying to make them uncomfortable. Verity Johnson lifts the lid on the uneasy artistic practice.
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Verity Johnson
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An expert in capturing the stories of our past and present explains why the power and emotion of words don't just sit in the hands of poets and authors.
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The Big Idea Editor
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The woman who turned a simple creative concept into an international phenomenon explains the inspiring message behind her work - and how you can be part of it.
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The Big Idea Editor
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The City Gallery Wellington saga may be reaching a final outcome - but it's a long way from over. Respected arts commentator Andrew Wood takes aim at Experience Wellington.
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Andrew Paul Wood
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An impassioned insight into the long running battle to save part of Aotearoa's creative heritage - and plea for support as D-Day looms.
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Olivia Sisson
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Nothing is held back in this passionate open letter, challenging the proposed restructuring of one of the country's cultural crown jewels.
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Andrew Paul Wood
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If we want to celebrate creativity, we need to value the rights of creators. One of Aotearoa's leading authorities on intellectual property states her case - is the government listening?
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Paula Browning
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Leading arts academic Peter O'Connor makes his case on why we can no longer turn a blind eye to the "murder" of creativity in our schools.
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Peter OConnor