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A nationwide community backing artists to make their mark on New Zealand.
Also, the home of @boosted.nz
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In 1998, a group of visionary arts philanthropists came together to create a fund that would support the careers of New Zealand arts practitioners, across many art forms. Twenty-five years on, the foundation they established, The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi, has supported 145 laureates.

You can preorder a copy of Arts Legends Aotearoa now on our website. Copies will ship 5 November. Brilliantly designed by Inhouse with two covers — one pink and one yellow 🩷💛

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Wahoo another Springboard Comic for @thesaplingnz, @storylinesnz edition! What a total joy my first Storylines Hui was (read the full rundown at thesapling.co.nz!) I feel SO lucky to be part of this incredible community, and to meet some of my big children's book heroes. Till the next one!

As always, huge thanks to my mate @giselle_c_illo and my friends at @theartsnz - without whom I couldn't have afforded to go to the hui!

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We’re at 89%! But we're still going.

A little AMO progress report, and a very big thank you to the ones showing up for this film. To everyone who has shared a post, sent it to a mate, left a comment or helped spread the word, we see you, you're amazing.

With 17 days left of our Boosted campaign, can you help get us across the line?

Know someone who’d be into a surreal, absurdist dark comedy about a rat catcher and a whole lot of doppelgängers? Send it their way. Follow along, share the campaign, get the word out. Help us find the people who want to see this film exist.

Let’s make it happen. Love you, guys, bye.

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@scarlett_k_illustrates reports back on pitching to publishers at the @storylinesnz Hui in the third instalment of the Springboard Comic! On The Sapling today

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@theartsnz @rangi_kipa presenting the Laurette Award to @tyrone.ohia Congratulations ⭐️ It was an epic evening celebrating artists in Aotearoa ⭐️ We absolutely loved it #art #maori #aotearoa Ngā Mihi Nui @theartsnz ⭐️

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The Art's Foundation Te Tumu Toi honoured two Māori creatives whose work has reshaped the visual language of Aotearoa. Tyrone Ohia and Emily Karaka were both awarded the prestigious honour – both finding a way to make Māori identity visible and beautiful in their own ways.

Keep a look out on our Facebook page for the full story.

#tekarere #tvnz #maori #toimaori

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Your weekly book news fix is here! From exciting new releases and cover reveals to the latest literary headlines, we’ve got you covered!

Which story caught your attention this week? 👀

#TheBookBriefing #BookHero #BookNews #BookLovers #NZBooks

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A trailblazer for Pacific storytelling. 🇼🇸🎭

Sāmoan-born actor, director and producer Anapela Polata’ivao has been named a 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate, receiving the Sir Roger Hall Theatre Award. @theartsnz

From co-founding Kila Kokonut Krew to making history with Wild Dogs Under My Skirt, Anapela has spent decades creating space for Pacific stories on stage and screen.

#WATCH as we celebrate Anapela Polata’ivao and all of the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates.

Full vid at link in bio 🔗

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Matasila Freshwater, calling the shots on our absurdist short film, A MISCHIEF OF.

A little sneak peek of rehearsals.

We’re now in post-production and our Boosted is almost halfway through.

We’re at 88% so far. Thanks for being part of our campaign. If you haven’t joined us yet, there’s still time.

Support A MISCHIEF OF via the link in our bio.

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The newly crowned Arts Foundation laureate knows how to stay humble, but her natural rebellion paid off in her acting and directing career.

🔗 To subscribe and read the full story, follow the link in our bio.

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Ngā mihi nui ki a koe, Emily
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We celebrate Emily Karaka (Waikato / Ngāpuhi), the 2026 Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureate and recipient of the Jillian Friedländer Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Award.
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Emily’s paintings bring whakapapa, whenua and whānau into vivid conversation. Her voice holds an enduring place in the cultural life of Aotearoa.
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Her daughter, Vanessa Reynolds, and whānau accepted the award on her behalf, while fellow artist Brett Graham read the citation. We send Emily our warmest wishes

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“Tērā pea e kore koe e kite i te kauru i tou oraka, heoi, e mõhio ana koe kei te tipu kā pakiaka.”
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“You may not see the canopy in your lifetime, yet you know the roots are growing.”
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Jillian Friedländer Te Moana nui-a-Kiwa Laureate
The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi Laureates

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