Genuine and Stable is Uhyoung Choi's debut as a playwright and is based on his experiences as a former immigration lawyer.

The sculptor, video artist, and writer has been chosen as this year's Harriet Friedlander Fellow and joins Culture 101.

Silo Theatre's Artistic Director joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites and to preview the programme for the 2026 season.

Writer and curator Kate Waterhouse has spent the past several years looking into the life of Aotea Great Barrier botanical artist Fanny Osborne. Kate says Fanny is one of New Zealand's forgotten artists. Fanny Osborne was born in 1852 and her beautiful botanical illustrations feature some rare native plants, including one that is now extinct. Kate shares more about the extraordinary life of Fanny Osborne on Culture 101.

Will a recent change to the screen rebate make a difference to our struggling screen sector? NZ producer and screen writer Matthew Metcalfe tells Culture 101 we need to look at how to invest and grow New Zealand talent. He says billions has been spent on incentives but where are the big New Zealand actors. Matthew Metcalfe tells Culture 101 there are some hard and uncomfortable truths facing the industry right now.

Potter Sarah Harrison joins Culture 101 from Aotea Great Barrier to talk about life on the island and the creative community that lives there. Sarah's craft and relationship with the island are intertwined - and have been for 30 years. She describes herself as an anomaly being able to make a career out of ceramics, which she puts down to living on Aotea.

Publishing has been struggling in this age of on-line content, but a trio of Auckland women have taken the plunge and launched a new glossy magazine called Veil. The high-end luxury bi-annual mag has released its first edition and editor Margie Riddiford explains what is behind Veil, and who it's for.

Arts news for 30 November 2025

Art collector Greg Moyle has promised 20 artworks worth around $5m to the Auckland City Art Gallery. It is one the most significant bequests in the gallery's history and includes works by Rita Angus and Ralph Hotere. The accountant, financial adviser, and former Auckland City Councillor hopes his collection of New Zealand 20th century art will be exhibited rather than stored.

The Dynamotion dance troupe are back with a new show for the Christmas season. Featuring big dance numbers and lip-syncing to narration, the format of the comedy show is an audience favourite. Created by powerhouse duo - Lara Fischel-Chisholm and comedian Tom Sainsbury the show will be running at Q Theatre from 10-20th December, Co-founder Lara joins Culture 101 for Fast Favourites.