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Sport Nation Super Rugby and Origin chat

On Sport Nation, Sam questions how anyone neutral party can back the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific Final, weighs in on the Billy Slater-Aaron Woods ‘Grub’ war of words and why the Queensland coach overstepped the mark, predicts the winner of Origin II and answers the question - could a loss to the Panthers derail the Warriors season?  https://megaphone.link/ENZL4841253224

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RNZ: Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman

Can the Blues do the impossible…again?  Ackermerc’s Sam Ackerman joins RNZ’s Nine to Noon and looks at the Super Rugby Pacific semi finals, Ryan Fox’s early fortunes at the brutal US Open, the World Test Championship being anything but the best of the best, an unusual World Record and how the WTA is leading the way in supporting athletes find the work-family balance. 

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Video: Dance and Art Therapy

https://youtu.be/s6xpfG7LqL0 The lives of thousands of New Zealanders are uplifted through creativity, with leading dance and arts therapists making a difference to those who need this specalised support the most. Published on The Big Idea

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Video: Living Your Art

https://youtu.be/SlbweBSODrA An unrelenting dedication to his award-winning craft, Kalisolaite ‘Uhila gives us an insight into the sacrifice he makes to drive his performance art. Published on The Big Idea

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Video: Arts Sector: The Student Perspective

https://youtu.be/7zAYVKSxWwo Arts education comes under fire from all quarters but what do those actually in the tertiary art system think about it - and their prospects of entering the industry? Published on The Big Idea

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Video: The Bigger Picture

https://youtu.be/uGRf0TfU_x0 This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund.  Scott Lawrie has seen the world as a Gallerist. After years cutting his teeth as a Gallery Director in New Zealand, Lawrie moved his eponymous Gallery over to his native Scotland after needing to return home for family reasons. He remains deeply rooted in the art of Aotearoa and the Pacific, bringing the mahi of many artists across to the Northern Hemisphere to showcase their work. Lawrie’s always cut against the grain of a gallery owner, more fascinated with the works of emerging artists during his time in Aotearoa than established ones - and often combining both into the same show. Never one to hold back an opinion, Lawrie has key words of advice on

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