Why a chronically underfunded arts sector will make NZ poorer – and duller

Getty Images A very tight recent funding round from Creative New Zealand, as well as confirmation of significant staff cuts at the government agency, have compounded anxiety in an already struggling arts sector. The situation also raises important questions about the arts economy ahead of November’s general election, with so many competing budget and policy priorities. Creative New Zealand’s Arts Organisations and Groups Fund, announced in July, granted just over NZ$104 million over two to…