Around The Table
Welcome to Around The Table, a podcast by creatives for creatives. We bring creatives in Aotearoa New Zealand around the table for discussions around why the arts are crucial to the wellbeing of our people, advocating for a more creative Aotearoa, and everything in between.
- Update frequency
- every 24 days
- Average duration
- 32 minutes
- Episodes
- 38
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Safe to Create: Building Inclusive Spaces for Creative Expression
What does it mean to feel safe enough to create?
In this episode of Around the Table, host Arpége Taratoa is joined by creatives Lisa Rooney and Ayesha Kee, who share their journeys building inclusi…
00:39:44 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
In Tune: The Role of Music in Wellness
In this special NZ Music Month episode, host Arpége Taratoa is joined by musician and educator Elisha Fa’i So’oialo, singer-songwriter Lizzy Kula, and Creative Bay of Plenty’s own Rose Treadwell for …
00:36:49 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Flavours of Plenty: Culinary Creativity in the Bay
In this mouthwatering episode of Around The Table, Arpége Taratoa speaks with culinary creatives Malika Ganley, Adele Hall, and Scott Featherstone, exploring the world of the Flavours of Plenty Festi…
00:36:29 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Reindigenising Creativity: Mātauranga Māori in the Arts
In this powerful episode of Around The Table, host Arpége Taratoa is joined by Arohanoa Mathews, Nadia Marychurch, and Max Yeager to explore Reindigenising Creativity and the vital role of mātauranga…
00:41:42 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Earth's Muse: Tapping into Nature for Creative Exploration
This episode explores the intersection of nature and creativity—how their unpredictability and interconnection benefit our wellbeing and shape one another.
Kim Fifield is an artist using natural ma…
00:37:38 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Words That Move Us: Literary Creativity at Escape Festival
Host Arpége Taratoa chats with local authors Lee Murray, Charlotte Lobb, and Donna Goodacre, all of whom feature at the Escape Festival in Tauranga from 18-20 October 2024.
Discover Charlotte’s ins…
00:38:18 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Art as Activism: Making Change Through Creativity
Art can take heavy, complex subjects and translate them into something more digestible for the masses; it is such a powerful tool for social change.
In this episode, host Arpége Taratoa chats with t…
00:36:58 |
Mon 23 Sep 2024
Canvassing Communities: The Power of Public Art
We explore the profound connections and stories behind public art with artists Kell Sunshine, Graham Hoete (Mr G), and Maraea Timutimu.
Hear about the power of visual storytelling to connect with A…
00:43:28 |
Mon 26 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence: The New Frontier in Creative Arts
In this episode we delve into the world of AI, creative arts, and storytelling. Our host Arpége Taratoa leads a kōrero with artist Kereama Taepa, filmmaker Rob Morgenstern, and leading advocate for M…
00:42:26 |
Thu 18 Jul 2024
Artistry in Action: Stories of Stability, Flexibility and Entrepreneurship
00:42:19 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Beyond Boundaries: The Intersection of Queerness and Creativity
In this episode, new host Arpége Taratoa speaks with Amelia Walters and Beau White on the intersection of creativity, fashion, and queerness. Beau shares his personal journey with Transcend Garments …
00:37:35 |
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Tauranga's Renaissance: The Grand Revival Strategy
Step into the minds of the visionary leaders driving the revival of Tauranga’s city centre. We sit down with Sonya Korohina, (Director of Tauranga Art Gallery), Rachelle Duffy (Little Big Events, Our…
00:45:50 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
Billie Scott: Videographer & Photographer
Mount Maunganui local Billie Scott got her first camera aged ten. Although she was passionate about photography, she didn't believe it could be a career and pursued science instead. Eventually spotti…
00:21:20 |
Mon 20 Mar 2023
Esraa Muse: Musician & Actor
Esraa Muse doesn't like putting her art in boxes, but some people call her a rockstar in a garden - pretty with an edge - which also describes her singing style. This is a powerful discussion of stri…
00:25:48 |
Mon 06 Mar 2023
Paora Tiatoa: Print-maker & Contemporary Māori Artist
Paora Tiatoa (Ngā Puhi, Ngāti Raukawa) is a visual artist and print maker who specialises in three print formats: abstract multi-pass hand screenprinting; inkjets; and a combination of these which Pa…
00:25:58 |
Fri 17 Feb 2023
Nicol Sanders O'Shea: Art Educator & Visual Artist
Nicol Sanders O’Shea’s first job was tutoring printmaking at Elam, and her art journey has been life-long ever since. Working as an art educator at Toi Ohomai, Nicol wants to see more public art arou…
00:25:09 |
Tue 18 Oct 2022
Kataraina Howden-Borell: Actress
Actress Kataraina Howden-Borell stars in the 2022 television series Beyond the Veil. Listen to her kōrero with presenter Tihini Grant about the importance of te reo Māori on our screens.
Creative B…
00:27:50 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
Te Manawa Tumoana: Production Assistant
Te Manawa Tumoana (Te Puke) is currently working as a production assistant at Waka Huia, an archival TV series recording the unique stories and histories of Māori for all New Zealanders.
Creative Ba…
00:32:23 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
Hemana Waaka: Broadcaster
Hemana Waaka, the world's first sports commentator to present in te reo Maori, speaks with Tihini Grant about inspiring audiences through embracing the language.
Creative Bay of Plenty and Film Bay …
00:32:18 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
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