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Around The Table

Around The Table

Written by: Creative Bay of Plenty
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 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.2023 Around The Table Art Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Safe to Create: Building Inclusive Spaces for Creative Expression

    Safe to Create: Building Inclusive Spaces for Creative Expression
    Jun 19 2025
    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 inclusive, intentional spaces for creative expression. From sapphic pop-ups and drag shows to kaupapa Māori arts festivals and DJ booths, they reflect on the importance of emotional and cultural safety in unlocking creativity. Lisa shares the story behind Gingers (a sapphic events platform born out of a need for queer community connection) and its evolution into gatherings like Bush Camp. Ayesha brings insight from her broad experience across the arts, from music retail and deejaying in Wellington to coordinating major kaupapa Māori events and running Ngā Tohu Toi awards night for Tauranga Moana. Learn about: the power of representation and visibility in creative environments; how events can foster trust and inclusion through intentional design; and what it means to amplify marginalised voices responsibly.
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    40 mins
  • In Tune: The Role of Music in Wellness

    In Tune: The Role of Music in Wellness
    Jun 3 2025
    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 an intimate kōrero exploring the powerful relationship between music and wellbeing. The guests share stories of how music shapes identity, connects communities, and supports healing — for artists, students, and everyday people. From the roots of Pacific choral singing to the therapeutic potential of collective voice work, this episode reveals how music is a force for expression, connection, and restoration. Key themes include the vulnerability of publishing original music, the joy of communal singing, and music's role in cultural storytelling. Tune in for a heartening, honest, and joy-filled conversation that reminds us that everyone has a soundtrack to their life.
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    37 mins
  • Flavours of Plenty: Culinary Creativity in the Bay

    Flavours of Plenty: Culinary Creativity in the Bay
    Apr 3 2025
    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 Festival. Get an insider’s look at how daring dish ideas are born from collaboration, experimentation, and a passion for food. Enjoy candid stories about kitchen creativity and the artful science behind beer brewing. Tune in for a blend of culinary storytelling, tips on the industry, and a taste of the future of food and drink in the Bay.
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    36 mins
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