$60 Million for Concrete, Cuts for the Arts: Government Spending Sparks Concerns

Government spending priorities have come under fire this week after it was revealed that Creative New Zealand will face significant funding cuts, while Fletcher Building received $60 million in public support for a cement plant.

Creative New Zealand announced staff reductions and a multi-million-dollar funding decrease, raising concerns about the future of arts and culture in Aotearoa.

According to Martyn, investing in creativity, artists, and culture is just as essential to the country's future as critical infrastructure. 'What says more about a nation: the concrete it pours, or the stories it tells?' he asks.