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News from CNZ that “venues for the exhibitions of the two artists representing New Zealand at the 2009 Venice Biennale have been confirmed” indicates that Judy Millar and Francis Upritchard will not share a single space. The decision to send two artists came after pressure was applied from outside CNZ, and splitting venues is possibly a continuation of this tension. How it will impact on staffing, costs and an identifiable New Zealand presence is unknown.

Replacement for Terry Urbahn as Production Manager is Bruce Edgar who, back in the day, worked with Neil Dawson in his studio and now has a retail refitting business.