https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com en-nz The Playground Creative Project Management Ltd 30 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:54:13 +1300 daily 1 https://www.website.world https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/983313 The Te Ako Manaaki Model is now being used to deliver attendance services across North and West Auckland. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/983313 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/947131 This report covers a 5 year project aimed at improving outcomes for at risk youth. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/947131 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/931760 Last year our work with TMH was featured on the project - check it out Wed, 4 May 2022 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/931760 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/891278 Auckland University's latest news - the work that we have been involved in with TMH and the Pacific Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/891278 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/891277 in 2020 Life Magazine did an article on the work of TMH and Janette Tue, 16 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/891277 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/886397 The Playground has received an APAC business award which is pretty cool Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/886397 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/873068 This year Janette has been involved in a start up aimed at supporting Biomedical Engineering in the Pacific. Pacific Med Tech Ltd won the Velocity Competition's social enterprise category late in 2019 and as a result was part of the Auckland University Venture Lab. Tue, 11 Aug 2020 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/873068 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/860887 The draft of the NZ Screen Sector Strategy 2030 is now out for sector feedback. ..... Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/860887 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/853215 Janette received a commendation in the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards Sustainability Superstar Category. Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/853215 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/831330 Great to be part of Techweek . Mon, 27 May 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/831330 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828113 Tue, 23 Apr 2019 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828113 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828112 This week Janette was interviewed by NBR about social enterpreneurship and how we might redefine value and success Wed, 6 Feb 2019 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828112 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828114 Sun, 6 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828114 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828111 TMH has won the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards Partnering for Good Category! Fri, 23 Nov 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/828111 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/802253 Excited to have two major bodies of work/organisations we're working with announced as finalist in the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards 2018 Mon, 3 Sep 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/802253 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/794945 Wed, 4 Jul 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/794945 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/787935 Whether you are trying to create a social enterprise to save the world, create a business around a product or service, for find the next step in your career path, it helps to do a little market validation. So here is a 3 step guide Mon, 7 May 2018 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/787935 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/777193 Check it out - Melinda Butt - our awesome Lead Tutor on OUR PEOPLE is in the paper with one of her brilliant and bright murals in Whangarei Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/777193 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/749961 Presentation from the Engineers Without Borders Conference 29 July 2017 Tue, 1 Aug 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/749961 social enterprisebusinessprofessional development https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/749965 Mon, 31 Jul 2017 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/749965 take my handssocial enterprisecross sector collaboration https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/610914 Fri, 8 May 2015 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/610914 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/589288 We are delighted with the success of the Outsider Art Fair right from opening night to closing the doors on Sunday it couldn't have gone better. Thu, 18 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/589288 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/569013 Normally this is where I waft along about my own mind meanderings, thoughts and opinions. Today however I wanted to share this interview with Prof. Tom Furness whom I've had the pleasure to meet and whom I still rate as one of the most inspiring people on the planet. Hope you enjoy as much I did. Thu, 14 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/569013 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/567655 Ash Graham has had his first grant from NZ on Air to record and create a video for his next single Restart. Very exciting. We'll keep you posted because its a brilliant track and we can't wait for you to hear it. Wed, 6 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/567655 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/564472 The inaugural Outsider Art Fair is being held in Auckland on the 21st till the 23rd of November in Britomart Auckland in November and they're calling for expressions of interest ..... Fri, 18 Jul 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/564472 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/558686 Ash Graham's track Calling was one of the featured tracks on Beck's Playable posters in May. You can check the track our here. Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/558686 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/541623 Ride is a collaboration between Ash Graham, Kaaia Smith and the No Problemo's ... check it out here and go vote ! http://www.theaudience.co.nz/p/ajd/ Fri, 4 Apr 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/541623 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/536303 The School of Audio Engineering have been interviewing their alumni. As one of just the second intake of SAE in New Zealand Janette is added to the alumni showcase. Here is here. Tue, 4 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/536303 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/522632 We had the pleasure of working with Fuel Media Japan this month on a shoot for Sony - we were out and about in all the great locations in Auckland. You can check out pic's of the shoot here. Sat, 1 Mar 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/522632 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/526238 Our digital installation has its first viewing at Splore festival this year. Check out the diary of its creation below and more images on Facebook. Fri, 17 Jan 2014 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/526238 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/480111 Winning the MMF Upcoming Manager of the Year Award 2013 is a huge honour. The line up of finalists was outstanding, there are some really great managers out there. Big thanks to ..... Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/480111 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/448076 Currently at WOMEX loving the buzz, and maintaining the pace after a busy time in London. Big Thanks to the British Council and Creative NZ for your support on this trip - already starting to see the benefits! And Please hold caller - way more to announce in the coming months Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/448076 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/440297 The boys have had two great shows at the Museumsuferfest in Frankfurt playing along side some of NZ's Best. Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/440297 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/439240 Latest update on the projects of the Take My Hands Trust. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/439240 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/438880 Its been an amazing two weeks for the Playground team and artists. Sola Rosa debuted number 1 on the iTunes Chart the day the new album was released and Kara Gordon and the Wreckage played support for Slash at Vector Arena last night. Sat, 18 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/438880 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/435873 This August will see Kara Gordon and the Wreckage's Debut into Europe. They place the Museumsuferfest showcase in Frankfurt on the 25th and 26th of August and then are off to London to play at the Jazz Cafe in London Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/435873 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/435872 The official video for Sola Rosa's Spinning Top Ft. L.A. Mitchell is out. Spinning Top is the first single off the new album Low and Behold, High and Beyond which is out on the 10th of August in the southern hemisphere and October in the northern hemisphere. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/435872 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/426655 Sola Rosa have given fans a sneak preview of the new album due out on the 10th of August in NZ and Australia and in September in the northern Hemisphere Thu, 7 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/426655 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/424513 I've this morning over my coffee been looking at Angel investments and business advice. Couple of reasons. Sun, 27 May 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/424513 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/423364 Janette, the Playground's Senior Artist Manager was a finalist in the International Achievement Award, part of the Music Managers Forum Awards 2012. Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/423364 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/416923 recognising your market Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/416923 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/403326 The Take My Hands Trustees has their first meeting yesterday, making the Trusts establishment more formal. The future is very exciting and the trustees on board are a truly inspirational group of people. Sat, 4 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/403326 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/399944 The Artist Management Side of the Playground is growing with the additional of Anna Coddington to the roster Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/399944 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396218 Sylvie & Arabella, a project that the Playground is privileged to be working on with two other fabulous screen production professionals got a hat trick ...... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396218 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396064 www.takemyhands.org Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396064 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396063 15 boxes and over 12500km to go Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/396063 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/382887 The first lot of donations of artificial limbs, and limb parts, and orthotics equipment is being picked up today by PBT transport. We're incredibly exicited!!!!! the 2011 project is in full flight :-) Wed, 5 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/382887 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/355747 Managing Yourself: Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Want by Amy Wrzesniewski, Justin M. Berg, and Jane E. Dutton A brilliant article and well worth the read especially if you're feeling unsure about your current work situation Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/355747 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/355399 Passion is where you find your energy, your flow, where doors open up and kindred spirits meet Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/355399 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/354507 Even the most creative minds can find it hard to visualise the ideas of others. So here are a few tips for communicating your ideas to clients, colleagues and the big boss Wed, 18 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/354507 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/349765 Sola Rosa have signed with Melting Pot Music record label in Germany. Melting Pot will represent Sola Rosa in all territories except Australia and New Zealand. Watch out Norther Hemisphere - a tour in that part of the world is looming!!! Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/349765 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/349532 With Turn Around being used on the latest Molson's M commercial in Canada, the full track is now available on itunes Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/349532 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/343341 Creativity has the potential to heal, transform and change not just ourselves, but society and the world in which we live Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/343341 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/336004 Check out photos from the Marlborough Show here http://www.flickr.com/photos/solarosa/ Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/336004 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/335814 The power of communicating in the right way is great than the sun!! Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/335814 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/318129 Goal Setting is important, so here are three of my top tips to set you on the way. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/318129 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/311478 Unions, Assocations, or Networks - what are they and why join one? Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1300 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/311478 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/307667 A guide to some great online professional development sites. Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/307667 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/306096 Our children today are growing up in an ever changing world. That's old news yes. The technology and work opportunities that exist today will quite possibly be obsolete and out of date by the time a five year old just starting school will graduate. Being flexible and creative is vital and more than ever we need to be educating with that in mind. Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/306096 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/302740 Once in a while its good to stop and ponder the past. In fact it can be hugely beneficial for your self esteem, and for your future. Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/302740 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/300792 Oh the potential when we allow our ideas to have sex with someone elses ideas! Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/300792 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/300577 Finding your passion is the key to your success, but how do you do that? Read on ... Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/300577 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294769 If you have a new creative project or idea you'd like to try out or get out there, consider collaborating with a charity and making it a fabulous experience for both of you. Sat, 7 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294769 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/299493 I get incredibly excited by the prospect of a virtual world made so real you could touch and smell it. Tue, 3 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/299493 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294767 Freelancing gives you freedom there's no doubt about that. But finding freelance work can sometimes give you a headache. Here are some online sites focused solely on connecting freelancers and employers Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294767 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294768 Technology has made our lives mass prpoduced and impersonal. However the pendulum is swinging back. We're realising just how important the personal touch and relationships are in all we do ... and now using technology to facilitate that. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 https://www.theplaygroundcpm.com/blog/294768