Andre Chumko on Muck Rack

Andre Chumko

Verified
Wellington
As seen in: Stuff.co.nz, Sunday Star-Times, Manawatū Standard, Sydney Morning Herald, The Marlborough Express, The Nelson Mail, The Southland Times, The Timaru Herald, The Age, The Canberra Times, Radio New Zealand (RNZ), Brisbane Times and

Get in touch with Andre

Contact Andre, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.

Learn more about Muck Rack

Actions

Share this page

Articles

The world is on fire. Chris Parker has thoughts

|
By Andre Chumko Verified
| The Post (Wellington)
Kiwi comedian Chris Parker with his dog Margo, pictured in 2025.LAWRENCE SMITH / Sunday Star-Times The world feels increasingly absurd, audiences are shrinking, and half of New Zealand seems to have moved overseas. Chris Parker talks about comedy, catastrophe, and why he's still committed to making people scream with laughter. By André Chumko.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

How Eleanor Bishop blends film, theatre and opera for Figaro

|
By Andre Chumko Verified
| The Post (Wellington)
Eleanor Bishop on the set of GIRLTIME.Rebecca McMillan Whether directing off-Broadway, debuting her short film Girl Time at the Venice International Film Festival, or being picked for Jane Campion’s exclusive Netflix-supported film intensive, Eleanor Bishop is redefining what it means to be a modern Kiwi creative. Back on home soil, the award-winning director and former NZ Opera Friedländer Foundation Associate Artist is working as assistant director on upcoming opera The Marriage of Figaro.
Open in Who Shared View Duplicates (2) Issue with article?

Creative NZ challenged to get extra $4 million to artists amid overhaul

|
By Andre Chumko Verified
| The Post (Wellington)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Paul Goldsmith says he wants to see more money given to Creative NZ, out the door to artists.Christel Yardley / WAIKATO TIMES Creative NZ has been challenged to get at least $4 million more into the hands of artists as part of a major restructuring that will cut jobs and shift funding decisions to regional partners.
Open in Who Shared Issue with article?
See all 440 licensed articles (2,064 Total)
 •  Privacy  •  Terms  •  Security and Legal  •   •   •   • 

© 2026 Muck Rack

SOC 2® Certified