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  • Byron Coll as Bob in the play Heat by Lynda Chanwai-Earle, produced by Ice Floe Productions Ltd, for the return season at Circa Theatre 2011. Photo: Stephen A'Court.

  • Creative New Zealand supports high quality arts experiences and New Zealanders to participate in the arts

    The Arrival by Red Leap Theatre has captivated audiences in New Zealand, winning a multitude of theatre awards in 2010. As well as creating award-winning theatre, Red Leap educate teachers, practitioners and students

  • Creative New Zealand invests in the development of distinctive New Zealand works

    SEEyD Theatre Company's The December Brother premiered at Downstage Theatre in late 2010

  • Awhi Tapu, by Taki Rua Productions - New Zealand’s national Māori theatre company. Performers: Kura Forrester, James Tito, Tola Newbery, Matariki Whatarau. Photo credit: Philip Merry.

  • Ecology in Fifths

    Ecology in Fifths (development season 2010), The Playground NZ Ltd. Directed and designed by Sam Trubridge.

  • Michael James Manaia, NZ International Arts Festival 2012, courtesy of Taki Rua Theatre

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Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts development) investment

Value: based on application | Closes: 31 May . 2013
The Toi Uru Kahikatea (Arts Development) investment programme offers investment support for between one and three years to assist New Zealand artists, arts practitioners, arts groups and organisations. More information

Quick Response Grant

Value: $7,500 or less | Closes: 26 Jul . 2013
Quick Response Grants are our most common form of funding. They are awarded in three rounds per year and available to all artforms. As our smallest and most numerous opportunity Quick Response Grants are a great place to start if you are new to Creative New Zealand Funding. More information

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