Video: Carve Your Own Path
https://youtu.be/hB21pd64bUM This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund. When Levin joiner Phil Benefield retired, he decided to replace the necessary exactness of his trade for the challenging symmetry and beauty that is toi whakairo rākau (traditional Māori wood carving). Studying at Te Wānanga o Raukawa toward a degree in the craft has taken Phil on a journey of both art and culture. With the former tradesman once again the apprentice the relationship between tutor and student has been as important, and rewarding, as that between chisel and timber. Published on The Big Idea
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Video: Naked Ambition
This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund. https://youtu.be/UVAUFimIZ6E You can call it the art of getting naked. If you have ever been to a burlesque show, you’ll know it can involve anything from fiery feminist polemic to feathery showgirl to glitter-bearded-boylesque. But whatever the shape and size, it all comes back to the same thing. Burlesque is the art of the tease. It’s an artistic discipline dedicated to telling the story of the body; about sensuality, sexuality, physicality, femininity…all of it. It’s a performance space for all these provocative, interesting, beautiful, challenging, and poignant stories about sexuality, sensuality and society. And yet, despite the fact that desire and sexuality h
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Video: Write Them Off At Your Folly
This video is made with the support of NZ on Air Public Interest Journalism Fund. https://youtu.be/HhvfWGygxLk When Emily Broadmore decided to start NZ’s newest literary journal, Folly, the word she kept hearing was ‘brave’. After all, they were “basically three women who nobody knew in the industry, who had no literary credibility.” And who, with no prior literary publishing experience, decided to create a brand new literary journal. Broadmore, fellow co-founder and Marketing Director Tiana Jones and Art Director Dana Turner, faced skepticism and patch protection in starting the journal. But none of that stopped them in their pursuit of a new kind of literary journal that they say embraces funny, silly and sexy writing that they feel hasn’t had
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Video: Finding your Voice – Kim Meredith
How family, passion and a desire to hold space for Pasifika people drove Kim Meredith to step into the challenge of becoming a gallery owner. Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air. Published on The Big Idea https://youtu.be/WZP4fefUHsk?si=uE75JZ2IdBU3hGiN
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RNZ: Sam Ackerman on Nine to Noon
8 July 22 Sam Ackerman talks to Kathryn about a week of sport that hasn't been short of a headline. He breaks down why he thinks the Warriors losing arguably their best player might just be a good thing, looks at the message the All Blacks are sending for the second test against Ireland, wades in to the equal pay debate and questions whether bad boy Nick Kyrios is the best or worst thing for world tennis right now. Listen in here https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018848720/sports-commentator-sam-ackerman
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Arts Leadership Crisis Or Dawn Of New Era? TBI Investigates
This article was created for The Big Idea Change is inevitable. Resistance to that is futile - especially since the early months of 2020. But the creative sector is going through a level of movement among top tier decision-makers, administrators and creative directors which is beyond any usual metric of change. Even in these unusual times. Since we brought up this changing of the guard in The Lowdown a few weeks ago, there have been more and more influential names either announcing their departures from key organisations or trying to slink away in the background. Courtney Sina Meredith is standing down as Director of Tautai, Elyssia Wilson-Heti’s vacating her role as Auckland Pride’s Creative Director and James O’Hara has left his post as Co-Artistic Director of Ne
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RNZ: Sam Ackerman on Nine to Noon
Sam Ackerman talks cricket, previewing the India versus Black Caps series, Dame Valerie Adams' comeback, is her legacy on the line? Also how young New Zealanders have fared at the Youth Winter Olympics. listen in: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018731110/sports-commentator-sam-ackerman
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Attention: Sarjeant’s Major boost
A multi-million dollar investment from the Government is the perfect birthday present for a Whanganui gallery’s milestone celebrations. On Friday it was announced that Sarjeant Gallery would receive a $12 million dollar investment from the Government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) for an exciting redevelopment project. This coincided with the Gallery’s 100th birthday celebration, and means there will be plenty of opportunities ahead to inspire the next generation of budding artists. Driving creative industries in the provinces Local artist Glen Hayward says: “There is an extraordinary art community that is connected to Whanganui.” “This will create a space and platform that continues the professional development of the resident artists and encourage quality projects
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RNZ: Sports commentator Sam Ackerman on Nine to Noon
The new national rugby competition for weight-restricted under 85kg players and a look at combat sport with what is happening in UFC and heavyweight boxing. https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018735189/sports-commentator-sam-ackerman
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Ink, iron and everything in between: Graham Tipene’s wide influence
Artist Graham Tipene’s involvement in the bringing the Māori world, Te Ao Māori, to Tāmaki Makaurau has made him one of the most sought-after contributors to crown and council led projects. When people refer to Graham Tipene as a tattoo artist, he usually lets it slide. He understands it’s a sweeping term that makes it easier for the layperson to comprehend. That is until they enter his studio. Then he sets them straight on tā moko. “Tā moko has geneology, history, whakapapa and connection to the land and people,” Tipene explains. “Tattooing is sometimes just a pretty picture and skin. We don’t give people a book for them to choose number 25 in red...” Tipene takes his art seriously – and it’s easy to understand why. His designs are both figuratively
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