Creative New Zealand is seeking feedback to the draft long-term strategy, Tū Mai Rā, Toi Aotearoa which sets out the vision, direction and goals for the next 15 years as the national arts development agency of Aotearoa New Zealand.

The agency wants feedback on the draft strategy from anyone with an interest in the arts, creativity and ngā toi Māori. The deadline is 6 April 2025.

“We’re setting ourselves a long horizon, to 2040, because we know our ambitions for the sector and ourselves will take time to realise,” says David Pannett, Senior Manager, Strategy & Engagement, who is leading the strategy development process.

“This strategy will be in place as we launch our simplified support for arts organisations and groups and increasingly empower communities as decision makers. Those changes, and our commitment to keeping artists and ringatoi at the heart of our work, are the foundation for our long-term strategy.”

Have your say on Creative NZ’s draft strategy by using the online feedback form (at surveymonkey.com/r/Strategy2040) or by emailing strategy@creativenz.govt.nz