Why Creatives in NZ only earn $15k per year!

Published: Oct. 21, 2019, 7:27 a.m.

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Pre Season Ep 01 with Lynn Lawton.

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Creatives in Aotearoa earn an average of $15,000 per year, why?!

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Considering creativity is one of the most highly sought after skill sets in the future of work, something needs to be done about this, and SOON!

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Manawa talks with Lynn Lawton, owner of Depot Artspace and founder of revolutioncreative.co.nz.  Lynn has been in and around the creative sector in Aotearoa for over 15years, and understands the top-down, political approach to creative and the arts in NZ, he's seen good days and harsh days.  Manawa and Lynn met at a workshop run by Manatu Taonga (Ministry for Culture and Heritage) where they were part of discussing new policy designed to enable SUSTAINABLE creative careers in Aotearoa.

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Let us know if you like to see more of this kind of podcast in the future (or not!)

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