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Wellington event's global stars on the joys of creating, packing and winning.

Words as wings: NZ's new poet laureate Robert Sullivan on poetry, whakapapa and wonder

How an introverted dreamer became our new poet laureate - and what it takes to be poet.

Great set of pipes: Organist and choirmaster David Burchell steps up for symphony

Dunedin city organist David Burchell waits his turn in Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No 3.

Cultural Attaché: Perlina Lau on The Sound of Music, wedding planning, and grandma’s lamb curry

Creamerie star and Culture 101 host on quite a few of her favourite things.

Acclaimed international plays make NZ their next stop

Top overseas writers bring a ghost to Circa and a troubled family to Silo.

NZSO’s new maestro André de Ridder embraces global roles, fresh repertoire

NZ Symphony Orchestra's music director is in hot demand.

Patron saints: Who are the dedicated supporters of NZ’s arts - and why are they so vital?

With NZ in economic hunker-down mode, support for our arts and culture is in flux.

Musician Somi Kim: ' I wish I could play jazz and improvise'

Somi Kim is one of NZ's most sought-after pianists, and she's about to hit the road.