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Creative New Zealand has embarked on its scheduled review of the Recurrently Funded Organisations (RFOs). As part of this review Creative New Zealand has published a discussion paper to generate discussion and feedback on its funding model for RFOs. The paper outlines four potential approaches to Creative New Zealand’s long-term investment in arts organisations, as [...]
Auckland City Council, in preparation for the new Auckland Council, conducted in 2009 a survey on a variety of topics around transition and regional governance.
Results from the research include overall views on the move to a new Auckland Council, potential roles of the new Local Boards, and ideal levels of public information. The information is [...]
One of Auckland’s beloved sons, the writer, artist and activist ARD Fairburn (1904–57), is the subject of the latest interview for Jam Radio’s Cultural Icon series. Fairburn was described by his peer Frank Sargeson as one ‘one of the most extraordinary men born in the southern hemisphere’.
There are two discussion documents that have been released for your feedback. They concern the roles of the Local Boards and also the roles of Council Controlled Organisations. We encourage you to read these documents and place feedback. Feedback is sought until the end of March 2010.
‘We are submitting from the position that the arts and culture are an integral part of our society and our communities, as well as a driver of economic development and innovation. The groups that we represent are a cross-section of people and organisations working in the arts in the Auckland Region, and range in scope and genre from large recurrently or statutorily funded organisations with an international, national and regional presence, through to smaller arts groups or individuals working in and catering to a local communities. We are working to ensure that the contribution that arts organisations do to make our city / region a world class and vibrant place to live in and visit is acknowledged and strengthened in the new regional approach to Auckland governance. We think that the change in the local governance of the region presents the arts and culture sector with a range of challenges, but also a range of opportunities, and we want to ensure that our voices are heard to maximise those opportunities’
Creative New Zealand’s four governing bodies will be replaced by a single board, under a proposal announced by Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson. One board responsible for policy, strategy and funding allocation would replace the Arts Council, the Arts Board, Te Waka Toi and the Pacific Arts Committee.
An outline of how to write an arts-related submission for the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill – the 3rd and final Bill to deal with Auckland governance transition. Submissions close 12th February 2010!
Creative People’s Centre will again be celebrating NZ Music Month with workshops and events. We’ll be formulating our ideas around this over the next few weeks, and then will release the details.
If there is a particular workshop or event you’d like to see happen, that furthers the future of the music industry in NZ, please [...]
Latest update from the Arts Working Group on developments for the arts during the Auckland supercity transition.
In December Jam Radio of Devonport received significant ARST (Arts Regional Services Trust) funding from North Shore City Council to create a series of interviews with iconic New Zealanders who have shaped the Auckland arts and culture scene over many years. The tentatively titled Cultural Icons project will be made over a two year period, with the audio and film from the interviews made accessible online.