Auckland Pride Executive Director Julia Croft and Creative Director Nathan Joe discuss the fusion of art and community engagement, mentorship for emerging artists and queerness as a driving force for making. They also kōrero about the importance of creating dream spaces, rest as a form of resistance, and the transformative power of art in challenging societal norms.

Zoe Black and Jade Townsend discuss advocating for under-represented craft forms and navigating Indigenous artistic identity. They kōrero about the importance of supporting artists for creative freedom, embracing diverse perspectives in art, and the transformative impact of sisterhood and mutual support in the creative community.

Award-winning performer Brady Peeti (Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi, Ngāti Maniapoto) shares insights on Māori culture in theatre, the importance of trans visibility, collaboration between First Nation cultures and passing on intergenerational knowledge.

Turning up the volume and sharing ideas on ways that we could create a more supportive sector environment

Oscar nominated producer Chelsea Winstanley and Ahi Films co-founder Courtney Mayhew discuss innovative storytelling, diversity challenges in film distribution, navigating cancel-culture with love and joy. They explore a vision for a global future for diverse narratives in film, fostering cultural shifts, and sharing excitement about collaboration and problem-solving in the industry.

Pere Wihongi, a musician, composer, voice actor, choreographer, and kapa haka performer, discusses embracing Te Reo Māori through music and advocating for authentic representation in kapa haka. Pere and Elyssia also discuss celebrating queer joy and resilience and embracing cultural identity as a superpower.

Cat Ruka and Dominic Hoey from D.A.M.N advocate for artists, discussing challenges during the pandemic and the need for artist-led initiatives. They explore alternative artist support models, impact of budget cuts, and envision a more inclusive and activist arts community. The conversation also touches on community-led art making and decentralised festivals.

In 2021, Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi drew together individuals and organisations to design and deliver a range of capability initiatives. The aim was to develop a collective impact model to build creative sector capability in Auckland and form a community of practice to support ongoing capability development in the region.

An overview of Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi advocacy activity from 2019-2023

Survey findings on the 2023/2024 Auckland Council Draft Budget's affects to the arts

Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi is supporting an ongoing conversation to explore opportunities for innovation in governance within the arts, culture and creative sector. In this article Caren Rangi considers opportunities for innovation in creative sector governance.

Te Taumata commissioned Rosabel Tan to research what Asian arts practitioners felt was needed to build a stronger Asian arts sector. Rosabel Tan’s report outlines the key issues facing the sector and three key areas of focus for support.

Te Taumata Toi-a-Iwi developed these resources as part of a workshop series for arts organisations, commissioned by Auckland Council and funded by Creative New Zealand.