June 2, 2020

BUDGET 2020: The Mini-Series  

Written by Kate Powell 
The Big Idea 
2 Jun 2020 

With more twists than a scripted drama, we look back at two weeks that had the arts sector gripped. Now the dust has settled we tune into reaction. 

Talk about a cliffhanger.  

The story of our government releasing the 2020 Arts Budget in its entirety has all the hallmarks of an arresting drama or viral Netflix series. The first two episodes were a hodge-podge of intrigue, confusion, disappointment and frustration which gave away to a final act of realisations, elation and a sense of hope for the future. 

But unlike an on-demand mini-series that can usually be consumed in a sitting, Aotearoa’s arts sector had to wait over two weeks for the final episode of our budget saga. 

So was it worth it? We tune into a range of reactions. 

But first, let’s recap. [Go to The Big Idea]