Just over thirty years ago, in 1988, the iconic community access radio station, Plains FM 96.9, found its feet thanks to Dr Brian Pauling, former head of Ara Institute’s New Zealand Broadcasting School. Since then, its airwaves have given a voice to diverse citizens, a community … [Read more...]
A Kiwi on the world stage
In 2017, Luke Hempleman achieved something that many could only dream of - he took the stage at the Globe Theatre in London. Having been selected as part of the Young Shakespeare Company - a select team of 24 who would travel to London - Luke was able to enjoy a completely … [Read more...]
Lights, camera, oddities, action!
If you never thought that quirky summer job with that very idiosyncratic employer could find you fame and fortune, think again. Sam Harris has taken what is a rite of passage for many coming of age and turned it into a side-tickling series of stories that he hopes are destined … [Read more...]
December 2017 Grants
At the December 2017 meeting of the Foundation Trustees made the following grants: Sam Harris – Odd Jobs ($2500) – filming and production of a three-part comedy web series. Sam Scoon – Colin Russell Trades Award ($500) Charlotte Grainger – 140-hour Work Placement M I H … [Read more...]
Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company 2017 Report
By Luke Hempleman. The Foundation was pleased to be able to provide funding for Luke Hempleman, a student at Ara, to attend the Shakespeare Globe Centre Young Shakespeare Company in London. Here’s an edited slice of what he experienced… “Walking into the Globe Theatre for … [Read more...]
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