In the 1950s, Kerr danced with prestigious dance companies in Europe, including Ballet Rambert, Sadler’s Wells, and Festival Ballet. He returned to his home country to lead New Zealand Ballet in the 1960s, the New Zealand Dance Centre in the 1970s, and the Southern Ballet Theatre in Christchurch from 1978 to 1990. Keep Reading

Hosted by Dr. Jeremy Mayall, join us for a panel discussion about creative play. We explore different pathways to make more of it in your everyday life, as well as talking about how play and general creative curiosity be a useful process for everyone. Keep Reading

Hohepa Thompson – best known simply as Hori and never one to shy away from a point of difference – has opened his own gallery studio and café at Ōtaki Beach with koha kawhe (coffee by donation). The concept of customers offering a koha for a cup of coffee is probably unique in mainstream retailing (Hare Krishna eateries often accept... Keep Reading

The men swagger in and shake my hand firmly with a cheerful “Morning Gwen. How’s your week been?” I’m about to start an art class in Auckland Prison. This is part of the Creative Art Programme I developed and now facilitate across the prison, using my background in teaching and... Keep Reading

The Rodger Fox Big Band’s latest recording, Reimagined! is being released on Monday, 4 April. Featuring the music of Sir Dave Dobbyn, the eleven tracks include the much-loved anthems Bliss, Be Mine Tonight, Magic (What She Do), Loyal, Outlook for Thursday, Don’t Drink Water, Love You Like I Should, Welcome Home, A Bridge on Fire, Walking... Keep Reading

Wellington Integrated Dance (WIDance) is celebrating its 12th anniversary on 2 and 3 April by putting on a show called PLATFORM 12. WIDance is running a Boosted campaign to fundraise, needing to raise $2,775 by 17 March. Keep Reading

Theatre practitioner Nathan Mudge knows all about the value of accessible theatre for artists and audiences. It’s a kaupapa he weaves through all of his work. Keep Reading

Artists from Vincents Art Workshop in Wellington, supported by poet and Vincents relieving tutor Sam Duckor-Jones, have pivoted from their usual visual arts and put together a booklet of 14 poems as part of a project by publishing house Landing Press. Keep Reading

This digest focuses on indigenous leaders’, researchers’, and artists' discussions of the connections between art, wellbeing and identity through the lenses of decolonisation and cultural knowledge. Keep Reading

Part of our ongoing creative wellbeing webinar series, this webinar features Dr. Lucy D'aeth (public health specialist) and Renee Liang (writer and doctor), speaking about the importance of storytelling and our responsibilities when sharing stories.  Keep Reading

Known for his dedication to supporting the arts sector across many roles, Brian Wood will join Footnote New Zealand Dance in January 2022 as General Manager.  Currently Acting Director at The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te Pūkenga Whakaata Brian brings a rich and varied set of skills and attributes to the position. He has a strong... Keep Reading

Auckland University's post graduate course is now fully online! This is a postgrad course that covers arts, health and wellbeing; youth arts; arts in corrections; and arts and the environment. Keep Reading

An invitation to network, set an agenda and consider how such a network or community of practice might best operate for 2022. Led by Amber Walls, Molly Mullen and Rand Hazou. Keep Reading

When classrooms and schools physically reopen, teachers will need to help children understand how the world has changed over the last few months. The webinar provides practical advice on how to manage the return to school and how to centre that on pedagogies of love and care, ensuring the emotional and mental wellbeing of children and... Keep Reading

Findings from research about the creative spaces sector, conducted by Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage back in 2019, showed the need for more engagement and partnerships with Māori and Pacific communities. Keep Reading