All In For Arts: He waka toi e eke noa nei tātou.

This May in the capital city, The Arts Foundation Te Tumu Toi and Creative New Zealand wrapped up our unforgettable tour across Aotearoa, visiting 10 towns and cities over three months. Every stop was a reminder of the thriving creative spirit of New Zealand, the work still to be done to make the arts accessible for all, and the limitless possibilities when we embrace creativity in all its forms.

We're grateful to everyone who joined us on this journey—passionate councillors, local businesses, artists, rangatahi, and arts supporters. Shoutout also to the best All in for Arts partners (and convoy companions) in the biz: Creative New Zealand, along with Allpress Espresso for fueling our mornings, and our backers The Chartwell Trust, and The Lion Foundation, and One New Zealand. Ngā mihi nui for being with us on this mission all the way.

We've put together a short report on what Aotearoa New Zealand shared with us on our journey – It's a great glimpse into the current state of the arts, what's needed, and where we're headed to next.

Scroll down to listen to all 50 speakers from up and down the motu, sharing their personal stories and relationships with creativity.