Aotearoa New Zealand
A comprehensive understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand is a key step for artists wishing to come.
Aotearoa New Zealand is characterised by its biculturality, shaping and framing exchanges between Māori and Pākehā. Understanding and respecting the country's biculturality is essential when working and creating here.
Below you will find helpful links and resources to find out more about the country's history, geography, media landscape and culture.
We do not claim to offer an exhaustive picture, but hope this can be a start to your discovery.
To enhance research and encourage potential applicants, we have selected a few links to pages that provide a deeper understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s history and societal context.
Geography
For a better understanding of Aotearoa New Zealand’s geography, visiting the “Geography” page is recommended. It provides a comprehensive overview of the main geographic regions and cities of the two islands in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Te Ao Māori - Māori worldview
Te Ao Māori captures the principles underlying a Māori worldview. They reflect customary traditions and practices which not only shape interconnections within Māori contexts but inform the whole of society.
Decolonising mythology – Pūrakau
Te Reo Māori - Maori language
A basic familiarity with Te Reo Māori is helpful as the language is used in everyday life by all and in all contexts.
Ethics in research
In Aotearoa New Zealand, there are basic steps to follow when developing projects with indigenous collaborators. Here are some resources to plan such projects.
Media landscape
For an improved comprehension of the media landscape in Aotearoa New Zealand, we have provided links to some of the newspapers below. These resources aim to improve understanding of key media and contemporary issues, as well as providing a basis for staying informed about what's happening in the country.
