All in for Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou is back. We’re coming to a city near you to celebrate and amplify the ways New Zealanders are using creativity to enrich their lives.

The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi and Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa are bringing leaders, decision makers, artists and creative champions together to amplify the arts, and uncover how creativity can propel us forward. These breakfast events are free, and everyone is welcome – even if you haven’t felt creative in years!

Six speakers, six perspectives, six short and sharp rounds - all over coffee and kai. The line up for Auckland’s event includes Ladi6, Peter Gordon, Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson, Chloe Swarbrick, Jeremy Hansen and Sheldon Rua.

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Date: Thursday 27th March 2025
Time: 7:30AM-9:00AM
Venue: Waitakere Rooms, Aotea Centre, 50 Mayoral Drive, Auckland CBD

Our mission is to energise and engage New Zealanders around the powerful potential of creativity. Be in the room to find out what it’s all about!

This edition of All In For Arts is proudly supported by our friends at Auckland Live. The country-wide journey is backed by Creative New Zealand, Chartwell Trust, and powered by our media partner, Stuff.

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