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This section includes news stories, feature articles and media releases - all about our activities and the sectors we work with.
Arts in prisons Album release of prisoners' songs
Songs From The Inside, Maori Television’s 13-part series following four top Kiwi musicians as they teach songwriting to prisoners, now has a 13-track album containing the prisoners’ songs.
Feature articles Wonderful contribution of volunteers
Pippa Sanderson’s experience of volunteering at Volunteer Wellington inspired her to set up a volunteering programme at Arts Access Aotearoa when she joined the staff in early 2011 as its Community Development Advisor.
Media release Recognition for JOLT dancer
The “ability, determination and courage” of Melissa Fox, a member of integrated company JOLT Dance in Christchurch, was recognised yesterday by Arts Access Aotearoa and its Executive Director, Richard Benge.
Creative spaces JOLT's annual show celeberates dancers' abilities
Christchurch integrated dance company JOLT Dance will celebrate the abilities of more than 70 dancers, ranging from four-year-olds through to adults, at its annual show, Lean On Me, on Sunday 17 June.
Volunteer Wellington celebrates twenty years
Volunteer Wellington will celebrate its twentieth birthday during Volunteer Awareness Week, from 17 to 23 June 2012. The week marks New Zealand’s largest celebration of volunteers, volunteerism and civic participation.
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