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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2025 Auckland Writers Festival
Event 128 Steve Williams: Together We Roared When Tiger Woods went on an unprecedented majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at his side: his caddie Steve Williams. Together they dominated the PGA Tour and won an astonishing 13 major championships, their sights set on breaking Jack Nicklaus’s record 18 majors. Before they could do so, however, their partnership ended abruptly, and a 12-year period without talking began. Years later, the two reconnected. Sam Ackerman sits down with the world-class caddie to hear about his book Together We Roared, which explores what it’s like to ride alongside greatness and offers an insider’s look at a friendship – both on and off the course – that produced one of the most successful duos in golf histo
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RNZ: Sports-chat with Sam Ackerman
Sam discusses the state of play in the third cricket test against England at Hamilton after the Black Caps posted England 658 to win Radio New Zealand
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The Big Idea: Arts At Full Speed
Organisations all over Aotearoa are beginning to hit the cruise control button and reach for the Christmas drinks trolley - but PANNZ didn't get the memo. The Performing Arts Network of New Zealand is ramping up their important mahi, as they bring forward a multitude of options for artists and producers to secure their 2025 creative plans nice and early. The always popular PANNZ Art Market has opened for registration - the 2025 event taking place in Tāmaki Makaurau between 5-7 March, taking place during the first week of the Auckland Arts Festival to give travelling creatives even more reason to make the trip. The three days curated programme of Pitches, performances and full-length showcases, along with invaluable networking opportunities and panels is always a pivota
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RNZ: Sam Ackerman on Nine to Noon
6 December 2024 A must-win test match for the Black Caps is underway today. Sam Ackerman takes a look at what's on the line. Listen in here https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018967299/sports-commentator-sam-ackerman
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