The Howl for Change team speaks to Māori filmmaker Heperi Mita about his documentary Merata: How Mum Decolonised the Screen, “with which he revives his mother’s spirit years after her death.” Watch the 30 minute clip here.
Have you gone to the ballet lately? Watch this 7-minute clip to see a summary of the Royal New Zealand Ballet‘s year in 2018 and hear Patricia Barker, the Artistic Director RNZB speak about the ballet organisation.
Watch this clip to get a preview of Brendan Cole’s All Night Long Tour. Brendan Cole is a NZ dancer specialised in Latin American dancing. He is known for his appearance as professional dancer on BBC One show Strictly Come …
London’s Oceania exhibition has recently opened at the Royal Academy of Arts and will be on until 10th December 2018. Watch this short video review of the exhibition, published by Visiting London Guide.com.
Germany-based actress New Zealander Dulcie Smart is starring in the Berlin production of Blonde Poison – a play based on the true story of Stella Goldschlag. Watch the play’s trailer here.
A Scottish Grandmother’s reading of Craig Smith’s 2009 children’s picture book The Wonky Donkey has been viewed more than 700,000 times. Watch the clip here.
Each year, Wellington wows an audience of 60,000 with a surrealist catwalk and innovative and creative designs at WOW – the World of Wearable Arts. Watch New Zealand Story’s video here to find out more.
What do the arts mean to you? Why is art important? Watch this short clip by Creative New Zealand to hear New Zealanders talk about what the arts mean to them and their communities.
Cody Ellingham is an artist born in New Zealand, whose first exhibition DERIVE – a series of neon Tokyo cityscapes – found fame in 2017. Listen to this clip to hear more about Cody’s 2018 exhibition Danchi Dreams.
Wellington’s Te Papa is celebrating its 20th birthday. The museum put together a video to celebrate their achievements over the years. Watch it here.
Watch this clip to hear contemporary New Zealand artist Simon Denny talk about his work over the last five years as well as his views on technology. Denny is based in Berlin.
Watch how kiwi innovation Kaynemaile takes over New York Times Square in this recap of their New York installation #WaveNewYork. Kaynemaile was founded by Kayne Horsham.
In this clip Air New Zealand asks Dame Suzie Moncrieff, Artist & Founder of the World of WearableArt® ‘What’s World Class’. Dame Suzie Moncrieff is a New Zealand sculptor and arts entrepreneur, and the founder of the World of Wearable Art …
Didn’t catch Simon Denny’s Venice Biennale exhibition Secret Power yet? The acclaimed exhibition is on display at Te Papa from 16 Sep 2016 – Feb 2017. Listen to Simon Denny’s guide to Secret Power in this video.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the NZ Opera? Watch this clip and find out what happens before the season starts and audiences get to see the production.
Have you ever wondered how Emilia Wickstead started her business? Watch this #Inspiring Voices clip by Air New Zealand to find out. Emilia Wickstead is a New Zealand fashion designer.
20/20 got an exclusive invitation to the world premiere and catch up with the Parris Goebel hip-hop dancers who auditioned and were selected for the brand new Michael Jackson Cirque du Soleil show.
Watch a short documentary by 20/20 on Parris Goebel and her four groups practicing and taking on competitions head on. Parris Goebel is an award winning New Zealand choreographer, dancer, actress and rapper who has worked with artists including Justin …
A talented New Zealand artist does an amazing 3D art work in recognition of the Wellington Sevens Rugby Tournament. Footage by stuff.co.nz.
Learn how to make a pohutukawa, paua and recycled bottle Kiwiana floristry arrangement by Astar on her YouTube Astar’s Place. Perfect gift for those homesick Kiwi’s overseas.
Take a look at some talking eggs at the For The Birds exhibition. The installation was made by talented New Zealand artists to create an enchanting walk-through art experience in the native forest of Otari-Wilton’s Bush, Wellington.
Watch this mesmerizing fire dance by a talented Auckland group of fire dancers. The video was filmed during the winter in the tunnels of North Head, for an amazing backdrop. Filmed and edited by Trendy MF.
Take a look at the beautiful light of the Auckland Lantern Festival celebrating the Chinese New Year, the year of the monkey. The video was uploaded and created by 90 Seconds Media.
Auckland Arts Festival presents Marama, a powerful call from women of the Pacific – the voices of a vanishing world. Directed by Nina Nawalowal, composed by renowned New Zealand composer Gareth Farr, and design by Fabiana Piccioli.
Take a look at the thriving arts and creative scene in the Hamilton & Waikato region. Sarah Nathan, Arts advocate, shares her passion for some of the unique artistic experiences in the region including galleries, museums, sculptors, art installations, performing …
Weta Workshop creates an amazing new art piece… Two, in fact. Commissioned by the city’s Arts in Public Places Committee, Weta Workshop has brought the iconic stars from Footrot Flats, Wal and Dog, to life in bronze. The sculptures will …
Ngaguia Murphy tells us her story of receiving the Sir Hugh Kawharu Auckland Museum Scholarship 2015. Ngahuia’s research will investigate censored and marginalised traditions relating to Māori women, allowing her to interrogate how women’s knowledge, roles, status and stories have …
Take a look at the beautiful and amazing Christmas light display at Kapiti Coast, New Zealand. The video features all the cute animated robotics, toys and lights that create a magical Christmas atmosphere.
Watch the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra players Vesa-Matti Leppänen, Bridget Douglas, and David Bremner chat about their 2015 Season which involves a mix of international stars, popular composers, and bold new music.
Watch a beautifully filmed timelapse of Lake Wanaka, New Zealand by Matthew Vandeputte.
HUMAN POSTCARDS takes a look into Bruce’s life, a dairy farmer in Franz Josef, New Zealand. In the busiest parts of the year, he can work over 100 hours per week. HUMAN POSTCARDS is a series of one minute portraits …
Watch this beautiful timelapse of Auckland, New Zealand by Raiatea Arcuri. Locations that were photographed were the Viaduct Harbour, the Sky Tower, Mount Victoria and Mount Eden.
Behind the scenes of the episode 1 of the exhibition “Building Gallipoli with Te Papa & Weta Workshop. The exhibition consists of movies, model-making, and museums combine to take you on an immersive journey through the battlefields.
An amazing video projected onto The Bell Tower at the National War Museum, Wellington, New Zealand, in the lead up to the 100th Anniversary of the WWI Gallipoli Landing by the ANZAC troops.
Take a look at the New Zealand Army Band as they perform amazingly at the Musikschau der Nationen 2015. The New Zealand Army Band has earned an international reputation as one of the finest marching bands in the world.
New Zealand Herald presents a group of Mt Maunganui artists who have combined their skills to create 3D sand drawings on the beach to prepare themselves for future art on bigger beaches around the world.
Take a look at a preview of the Royal New Zealand Ballets Vodafone Season of a Christmas Carol. Royal New Zealand Ballet is a company of 34 dynamic dancers based in Wellington, New Zealand.
The 3RUN Team show off their skills in parkour and free running around New Zealand in this beautifully filmed video. 3RUN is a world leading professional performance team specialising in the Arts Of Movement – Parkour / Free Running, Martial …
Watch about the history of The University of Auckland’s most iconic building, the ClockTower. Learn about the amazing architecture as Professor Errol Haarhoff and Dr Julia Gatley from the School of Architecture and Planning guide you through the history of …
The University of Auckland present the career story about Rose and her dancing career. Rose realised her childhood dream to become a ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. A few years into her career an injury caused her …
From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s journey from the hard-knock New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world …
Part 4 of 4 of an absolutely stunning timelapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through West Coast of the South Island, the Catlins, …
Part 3 of 4 of an absolutely stunning timelapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through Tongariro National Park, Taranaki, Lake Tekapo, Canterburry High …
Part 2 of 4 of an absolutely stunning timelapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through Fjordland, Karamea/Oparara Basin, “Metro Cave” in Charlston, NZ, …
What are the most distinctive aspects of our art and culture? What are the particular challenges and opportunities for art historians working in New Zealand?
Out of the blue the members of The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra start a musical flash mob with guitarist Justin Firefly and performing “The Ride” from the Good for Nothing Soundtrack in Wellington.
Take a look at a short snippet of a documentary about New Zealand Alpine and the man who paints the gorgeous New Zealand Alpines for his inspiration.
The people travelling to and from Wellington Railway Station get a bit of a surprise when the students of Tawa College out of the blue start a flash mob dance. They were filmed with the purpose of creating a music-video …
Be entertained by the amazing JGeeks as they perform at the 2013 Maori Sports Awards. JGeeks are an New Zealand performance Maori comedy music group best known for their songs “Maori Boy” and “The Best Day I Ever Had”, as …
Part 1 of 4 of an absolutely stunning time-lapse series through the always changing landscapes of New Zealand. Shot over a 4 month period this video takes you on a journey through Fjordland, Mount Cook, Arthurs Pass, Mavora Lakes and …
Watch as over 200 Kiwi artists take part in the world’s most acclaimed international arts festivals in Edinburgh. The season featured talented New Zealand artists at seven of the Edinburgh Festivals: The Edinburgh International Festival, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the …
Watch the amazing JGeeks perform their final dance on New Zealand’s Got Talent and summon the all-powerful Taniwha. JGeeks are a Maori comedy music group best known for their songs “Maori Boy” and “The Best Day I Ever Had”, as …
Take a look at this stunning time-lapse video of Volcanic Light by Bevan Percival shot in the Central North Island of New Zealand. Bevan explains how he filmed the video and the challenges he faced: “It’s been a challenge shooting …
Loved the romantic-tragedy of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? New Zealand creates an Independent musical version of the famous play, which started as a recorded score and went on to be a stage production before becoming a feature film. This adaptation …
Take a look at a piece of New Zealand history about Ballet In New Zealand (1963) presented by New Zealand National Film. This video shows the New Zealand Ballet Company at work, performing four pieces including: ‘Napoli’, ‘Les Sylphides’, ‘Do-Wacka-Do’, …
Bevan Percival has created a stunning timelapse of New Zealand's ever-changing weather. Shot in the central North Island, the video attempts to capture the unpredictable nature of New Zealand weather.
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