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Kia ora Maya,
Perhaps it’s a sign of the times that the recent round of CLNZ Contestable Fund Grant applications was the most we have ever received. We had over 90 applications, many of an extremely high quality. My view is that this quality reflects the hard work done by everyone in the literary sector, but the sheer volume speaks to the difficulty we are all facing with finding funding for creative projects in the current environment. |
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AI, and particularly Generative AI, continues to be the most talked about topic in the copyright and collective licensing sectors in 2024. What is encouraging is the development of collective AI licensing solutions primarily, at this stage, for input to corporate AI systems. We have seen collective licences launched to the market in the UK and the United States, other countries are due to launch in 2025, and Aotearoa New Zealand won't be far behind. In terms of regulation, the EU again leads the world with a comprehensive AI Act, which is due to be introduced soon. We are looking forward to working with the government on appropriate AI guardrails and regulation in Aotearoa New Zealand.
This year I spoke at two conferences about the work that CLNZ is doing with the MyCreativeRights platform which is designed to engage creative practitioners. Record keeping should be an essential part of any creator’s practice and MyCR Catalogue is a really easy and simple way to store your agreements and contracts, keep track of key dates, and find out more information about rights management. Plus, we continue to provide the subsidised Legal Service, through the platform.
And lastly, I know is not even December but wishing everyone a happy, safe and enjoyable festive season.
Mā te wā,
Sam Irvine, Chief Executive
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A note from our Board Chair – Karun Shenoy |
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2024 was another busy year for CLNZ, with some notable milestones. The MyCreativeRights service was launched earlier in the year, with funding and support from Manatū Taonga, the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. Comprising Catalogue and Legal Service, MyCreativeRights helps creative practitioners maximise the value of their works. A full marketing campaign followed, and we are working to increase the uptake of this service.
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Our licensing programmes have been going well with universities, schools, private training establishments and major auction houses signing their licensing agreements. We have had a strong engagement with creative communities, writers and visual artists.
A major area of focus has been the Artists Resale Royalties scheme. The Resale Right for Visual Artists Act 2023 was passed, and the Resale Right for Visual Artists Regulations 2024 will come into force on 1 December 2024. CLNZ has set up Resale Royalties Aoteoroa Toi Haurau as a subsidiary to administer the scheme after the Ministry of Culture and Heritage selected us as a collection agency.
AI continues to be a major area of interest and focus. The Gartner Hype Cycle™ puts Generative AI at the “peak of inflated expectations” and about to enter the “trough of disillusionment”, but AI continues to pose challenges to copyright licensing. As Sam notes, we are looking forward to working with the government on appropriate guardrails and regulations.
Early best wishes for the coming festive season as another busy year for CLNZ draws to a close.
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$25,000 CLNZ|NZSA Writers' Award has been awarded |
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Wellington writer and freelance historian, Mark Derby has been awarded the 2024 CLNZ | NZSA Writers’ Award for his project, with the working title, ‘Outlaw Prophet - Hakaraia Mahika and the Tauranga Wars.’ This book is an account of the New Zealand Wars in the Bay of Plenty, with a focus on an extraordinary spiritual and military leader.
Read more about the recipient and his project at the link below. |
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Congratulations to the 2024 CLNZ|NZSA Research Grant recipients |
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The 2024 CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants have been awarded to four writers in Aotearoa. The $5,000 grants support local writers who wish to undertake research for a fiction or non-fiction writing project.
This year, the recipients are Steph Matuku with the book project The Blue Dawn; Kate Parker with three picture book projects, ‘Tohu from Aotea’, ‘Korōra Blue’ and ‘Kōpu and the Sea Thieves’ Kerry Sunderland with the book project Deathwalker’s Guide to Life: how exploring death can help you live life more fully; and Lori Leigh with the project “Homo Sweet Homo”: The History of New Zealand’s Queer Homes. Read more about the recipients and their writing projects at the link below.
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AI Survey – Writers and publishers, keep an eye on your inbox
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CLNZ has, and continues to, advocate for the rights of the creative community in Aotearoa New Zealand. We know that many writers’ works have already been used to train generative AI systems, without their permission or compensation. Responsible AI starts with licensing, so we are exploring our community’s attitudes toward AI and possible licensing models, starting with writers and publishers. Keep an eye on your inbox for our AI survey.
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MyCreativeRights Legal Service
Dealer gallery contract template available now |
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There are many different types of relationships between artists and galleries, and it is important to understand the obligations and requirements of both parties to ensure that everyone is treated fairly. This new template is designed for artists who are entering into a relationship with a dealer gallery. This contract template is a subsidised product that can be accessed via the Legal Service, by purchasing ‘Personalised contract template with consult’ or you can speak with one of our legal advisors to determine the right course of action for you. |
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Introducing Resale Royalties Aotearoa |
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From the 1st of December 2024, Aotearoa New Zealand must comply with new legislation in relation to the resale of visual art. This legislation has been put in place to meet our obligations under the Free Trade Agreements with the European Union and the United Kingdom. Resale Royalties Aotearoa (RRA) is a not-for-profit organisation that has been appointed by the Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage to help the scheme run smoothly. Our role is to collect, hold |
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and distribute royalties to visual artists and their successors in Aotearoa.
RRA is here to help everyone understand the legislation and what its implementation may look like going into the future. Visual artists, successors, GLAM sector and Art Market Professionals are invited to pre-register at the link below. |
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We love feedback – get in touch or find us on social media |
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Image credits: Sam Irvine: CLNZ | A note from our Board Chair: Karun Shenoy | 2024 CLNZ | NZSA Research Grants: Images courtesy of the recipients | 2024 CLNZ | NZSA Writers' Award: Image courtesy of Mark Derby | AI Survey: Rifky Nur Setyadi for Unsplash+ | MyCreativeRights: Getty Images for Unsplash+ | Resale Royalties Aotearoa.
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