Creative Insights is a series of free online sessions presented by Auckland Council and Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi which aim to make creative sector research more accessible, relatable, and relevant.

Check out the videos and resources from the first three webinars in the series here!

Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi has co-invested alongside Creative New Zealand and Auckland Council to produce a series of case studies that examine funder intersections and funding challenges in the creative sector.

Mapping the Auckland Funding Ecosystem for Ngā Toi – Culture, Creativity and the Arts’ research report (2023) reviews funders and funding for regional for arts, culture and heritage.

Creative sector governance–a reflection.

Lissy and Rudi Robinson-Cole, creators of Wharenui Harikoa, discuss their journey from diverse backgrounds to crochet artistry. They explore ancestral ties, cultural identity, and the transformative impact of crochet workshops in prison. The conversation highlights the joy of collaboration, conveying warmth through creativity, and celebrating Māori art without limitations.

Jonjon Tolovae Cowley Lupo, an original member of No.3 Roskill Theatre and part of its core group of creatives, discusses the impact of art on addressing cultural displacement, the inception of No. 3, and the importance of dedicated creative spaces for emerging artists.