Following the release of the 2021 Budget, Dr Mark Harvey, a Senior Lecturer in Dance Studies, has raised concerns that the arts are not a priority.
Harvey says despite the wider arts sector accounting for up to 7% of the total workforce, it receives a disproportionately small proportion of overall government spending.
Jessica Hopkins interviewed Harvey about why funding the arts sector is economically valuable, but is also essential to our mental health and wellbeing.
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Rachel's away so we've got the super cool Keria (who you may remember from Morning Glory's of yore) sailing the Breakfast ship. First up we have Penelope Noir for Fashun; Artbank's Tom Tuke is in the studio to chat about his puppet show, Paloma and the Do of Death; Suri lets us know what's good in books for Loose Reads; and Justine helps out with all your work and union stuff in Red Dead Redemption! Whakarongo mai!
I tēnei ata kei te Hōtaka Parakuihi: Dust off your floaty gowns because Penelope Noir is here talking about Cottagecore (and Goblincore) on Fashun; then Suri brings in the winner of the 2021 International Booker Prize, At Night All Blood is Black forLoose Reads; and Justine is on the line to help you out with all your workplace woes in Red Dead Redemption. Whakarongo mai!
Hunter brings you new music from Eden Burns Jordan Rakei, Beach House, Womb & more! Plus, Tāmaki's Leaping Tiger chat's to Jess about tracks from 'Soulsleep', their new album for Long Player, thanks to NZ On Air Music!
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