Recent projects

Uni Bound Creative Writing Programme

The Uni Bound Creative Writing Programme was a a day of creative reflection and expression with campus rangatahi at the University of Auckland.

Tomorrow’s Board Diversity: The role of creatives

Anne Rodda and Steven Moe approached the YANZ team to design their white paper, on the role of creatives in governance.

Creative Open Mic Series

Throughout 2019 YANZ held a Creative Open Mic series that allowed creatives to perform and express their craft to a supportive, likeminded crowd.

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"I was able to overcome my stage fright by performing at YANZ events."

Marianne Leigh
Singer-Songwriter, Auckland, 17

Recent Blog Posts

YANZ Creative Youth Scholarship: Russell Walters, One Year On.

In February of 2019, Russel Walters became the first student to receive Youth Arts New Zealand’s “Creative Youth Scholarship”. We caught up with him one year on to see how he was getting on.

Youth Arts NZ COVID-19 Response

Our response to the COVID-19 announcements from Government.

Sustainable Creativity with ‘Tsuika Patches’ Founder, Doug Coker Grant.

Tsuika Patches was founded by Doug Coker Grant; an ethical iron-on patch outfit, encouraging the world to upgrade existing clothing, instead of buying brand new. Their products are designed and made in New Zealand, and made from organic cotton and tree-derived thread. Plus, they’re helping to plant trees in Auckland.

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