Interview with Al Morrison, Radio New Zealand's Political Editor on PM Jenny Shipley's comments regarding John Hawkesby's pay-out from Television New Zealand (TVNZ) .NZ Dance: Shona McCullagh, Choreographer: on the next NZ full time Contemporary Dance Company: Raewyn Hill, Dancer: Michael Parmenter, Choreographer.Creative NZ Council sets the strategic direction for NZ Arts funding: Brian Stevenson, Chairman Creative NZ is about to resign: New Vision report, a critical view of the visual arts infrastructure: Luit Bieringa, Artists' Roundtable: Jim Barr, Art Collector: Kim Hill, Broadcaster / Radio NZ staff representative: Gareth Farr, Composer: Tame Iti, Tuhoe artist and activist: Gareth Morgan, Economist: Simon Prast, Actor / Director, Auckland Theatre Company; Haydn Rawston, Classical Music Agent: Rev Graham Capill, Christian Heritage Party: Chris Knox.Arts News: The Prague Quadrennial, Theatre Design & Theatre Architecture event: strong NZ contingent;5 April 1998 report on Ngaruawhia High School's Art teacher, Linda Sabbage: Charis Rata, HOD Physical Education;Wellington's Dan Poynton: Pianist: recital at Sydney Opera House.Interview with Wendy Pye, publisher: on women in Asia Pacific Economic Community (APEC) conference; exclusive showing of the new 'Crunchie Bar' ad, featuring Beryl, from the original.Art Collectors, Les and Milly Paris are loaning out 30 works from the 70s & 80s to the Govett Brewster Art Gallery in New Plymouth to make room in their Wellington home.Interview with Carol Shepheard, artist, and Peter Webb, art auctioneer on a 5% levy for art works re-sold.Film Review with Chris Knox: 'The Spy Who Shagged Me';Joanna Randerson, Playwright: Auckland Theatre Works Festival: Maike Nevill, Festival Co-ordinator: Toa Fraser, Playwright.Shear Madness: Playing in Wellington had it's 100th showing last weekend. Entertainment roundupBooks: 'Washing Up In Parrot Bay' by Francis Cherry & 'The Picnic Virgin' Selection of short stories chosen by Emily Perkins.

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