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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Video: For The Birds
https://youtu.be/8fiDwsr_sCI How a neighbourhood arts practice made it international - and what happens when your art becomes the target of copycat creations. Published on The Big Idea
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SEN (Sydney): The Run Home with Joel & Fletch
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MGEKDtFH07foC2FxxKhLE?si=a8d49518172740da Stephen 'Beaver; Donald and Sam Ackerman for SENZ join The Run Home with Joel & Fletch
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Sport Nation: Selfless sacrifice enhances Shaun Johnson’s legacy as Kiwis legend
Some people adore him. Other people think he's an overrated prima donna. But no one is indifferent to Shawn Johnson. He retired from rugby league in the best way possible. That last touch for the Warriors to seal a stunning comeback win over the Sharks. Absolutely phenomenal. He said he wasn't going to play for the Kiwis unless desperation stations arrive. Then I'd think about it. But it's not my time, it's theirs. He is needed. We've reached those desperation stations. No Jahrome Hughes is a massive blow. But before that, there was already no Dylan Brown. There's no Kieran Foran. No Te Maire Martin. The depths within the halves was beyond tested, they were stretched to breaking point. Obviously, a lot of people are excited about the concept of Shaun Johnson coming out of reti
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Video: Art Heals All
https://youtu.be/SOWdSTa4C1w This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund. Fiona Hayward has loved art most of her life. In recent years, that life has thrown a number of challenges at her, many which would seem insurmountable to most. Few people go into hospice care with stage four cancer and find a happy ending to their tale. But when she has felt at her lowest, her talent and her passion for painting and other creative outlets have played a crucial part in helping her heal - both physically and mentally. Hayward shared her courageous and extraordinary journey as part of The Big Idea's video series - and detailed how she found her creative path. Art class at high school was enjoyable and in 1979, I stopped creatin
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Video: Continuity of Creativity
https://youtu.be/rRBThFy5QEY This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund. David McCracken has forged himself a strong reputation as an artist - quite literally. A noted fabricating sculptor, the Tāmaki Makaurau-based creative works in steel with large-scale metal sculptures, with his work enjoyed in public art displays around the country. But like many fellow successful contemporaries, it hasn't exactly been a cash cow. "I wouldn't recommend it for anyone thinking it's going to be a quick buck," McCracken quips dryly when interviewed for The Big Idea's video series. "It's been years - decades - of application and decades of financial insecurity. I've produced so much work, most of which ended up in the scrap heap
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