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Resources
and Links
All Artforms
We
have only just begun putting together a directory of resources and links
that are useful for the development of the Northland creative industries
arts sector.
Check
back here regularly for more information, as resources will be added on a
daily basis.
Also,
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first to hear about opportunities as they come to hand!
Some
of these resources will not be specific to the creative industries; we
have chosen to list them because we think they will be suitable for some
practitioners.
Creative
NZ:
As this
resource expands we will breakdown the services Creative NZ offers.
Obviously they are one of the key funders for the arts in NZ, however,
they also provide a range of other useful services and resources including
funding advice, professional development, manuals (eg The Touring Manual,
marketing the arts), research, audience development programmes and much
more. Have a good look around their site for more information.
Charities
Commission:
The Charities Commission - Komihana Kaupapa Atawhai - is responsible for
registering and monitoring charitable organisations in New Zealand, as
well as providing support and education to the charitable sector on good
governance and management.
The
Big Idea:
A
web portal with a range of information across the NZ creative industries
fuel4arts:
An initiative of the Australia Council for the Arts, is an online
community, based on the premise that the whole is greater than the
sum of the parts. People from around the world share similar arts
marketing challenges can come together
Ministry
of Culture and Heritage:
Their overall role is to help make New Zealand culture visible and
accessible. The website offers a range of services and information
including information on their agencies eg Creative NZ, NZ on Air,
NZ Symphony Orchestra and many other, cultural sector awards, government
policy etc
Community
Law Office at One Double Five Community House:
Free legal advice (means tested) 09-437-0185 or whare@ihug.co.nz
Temple
- Music Industry Specialists:
Online free career
development toolkits.
These are aimed at musicians, but many apply across the creative
industries eg promotion, time management etc
British Council:
British Council New Zealand connects aspirational young New Zealanders
with contemporary UK, across the spheres of arts, creative industries,
science and education. We work with local and international partners to
showcase excellence, innovation and creativity.
Assistance
with expenses and income support (personal and business):
Work
and Income.
This is not a comprehensive list of their services, but aims to highlight
some support that you may not be aware is available. You do not need
to be on a benefit to access most of these support services:
Accomodation
supplement.
Available to non-beneficiaries and beneficiaries alike, to assist you
with accomodation costs like rent or mortgage and other home ownership
costs.
Counselling
allowance.
Available to non-beneficiaries and beneficiaries alike, to assist costs
of counselling.
Skills
Investment.
A wage subsidy to make a temporary contribution (usually 6 months) to
their wages and training. Useful if you have been on a benefit and
are looking for a job, to increase you marketability. Also useful
if you are an employer and need some financial assistance to employ
someone. A skills Investment subsidy of up to $380.00 (including
GST) per participant, per week, can be paid for up to 52 weeks, as long
as the subsidy is kept within the annual maximum of $16,900.
Taskforce
Green. A
subsidy available for not-for-profits to employ a beneficiary to
participate in project-based work where the employee can develop work
habits and general on-the-job skills. The Taskforce Green subsidy
for wage purposes only, can be paid up to a maximum of $280 (including
GST) per participant, per week for up to 26 weeks. This must not exceed
$7,280 for the 26 week duration of the project. The Taskforce
Green subsidy that includes both a wage and training component can be
paid up to a maximum of $325 (GST inclusive) per participant per week
for up to 26 weeks. This must not exceed $8,450 for the 26 week duration
of the project.
Enterprise
Allowance.
If you are on a benefit and think you have the ability to start your own
business, Work and Income can assist with a limited amount of training
and start up funding.
Working
for Families.
Make sure you are receiving your full entitlement under the
law.
Community
Services Card.
Available to
non-beneficiaries and beneficiaries alike, to
assist with healthcare costs.
Citizens Advice Bureau:
A voluntary organisation providing free, confidential information and advice to anyone about any query or problem. CAB is staffed by trained volunteers who can access information by computer or from the extensive range of resources held by each bureau. (Not specific to
the creative sector)
87 bureaux spread from Kaitaia to Invercargill
Far North REAP (Rural Education Activities Programmme):
A local, community-based non-profit organisation which provides flexible formal and non-formal learning opportunities in the Far North.
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