From the 5th

14 September 2016
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Spring is here, the festival is near (er)!

Kia ora and welcome to my first kōrero as we work towards the 2017 Festival. Time is rushing by. read more

 24 March 2016
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Reflecting on the Festival

I am sleeping more easily now, as our last Festival day has been and gone. It has been a great three... read more

 16 March 2016
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Final Festival Week!

The Belgians are in town, as are the Koreans, the Argentineans, the Singaporeans, the Australians, the... read more

 11 March 2016
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Midway through the Festival

It is midway through the Festival and we’ve had sold out performances, rave reviews, and wonderful... read more

 2 March 2016
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The Festival Begins!

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 14 January 2016
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Summer, strawberries, and a great start to the new year

Today is the last day of my summer holiday and the first working day of 2016. It feels like it has been... read more

 5 November 2015
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And we're off!

And now, at last, our 2016 programme is ready to be revealed! As always I wish... read more

 6 August 2015
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Furiously Exciting!

Today we reveal three works we will presenting at Auckland Arts Festival 2016. They are all are special... read more

 30 March 2015
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The dust settles

It’s all over for another year. The madness has settled and we are all wearily pushing paper around... read more

 17 March 2015
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The Final Fling

It’s the last week of the Festival. I have mixed feelings – lots of joy, a little sadness and a read more

 10 March 2015
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In full flight...

I feel a wee bit like a stunned mullet – and just a little tired. Our first week is almost over, and... read more

 3 March 2015
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Let the wild rumpus start!

Madness reigns, staff are working around the clock, artists are arriving in their droves from the four... read more