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Finalists Announced For This Year’s Premiere Māori Music Event
Wednesday, 2 August 2023, 5:57 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
August 1, 2023 - Aotearoa New Zealand’s leading Māori music artists, performers and songwriters will assemble soon to celebrate the 16th National Waiata Māori Music Awards. The event’s executive director, Ellison Huata, has released the names of ... More >>
Waiata Māori Music Awards Announce Iconic Award Recipients
Wednesday, 7 September 2022, 5:44 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
Kapa haka expert and educational leader Dr Te Rita Papesch and Hip Hop legend Hone Ngata are this year’s recipients of the Waiata Māori Iconic Award, which recognises lifelong dedication and contribution to uplifting Māori music. This year’s theme ... More >>
Winners Announced At Waiata Māori Music Awards 2021
Sunday, 10 October 2021, 6:39 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
Sir Pita Sharples and Che Fu were honoured for their contributions to Māori music while Troy Kingi and L.A.B. picked up multiple awards at the WAIATA MĀORI MUSIC AWARDS 2021 held in the Hawke’s Bay tonight (Saturday 9 October 2021). The 90-minute ... More >>
Winners Announced For 2020 National Waiata Māori Music Awards
Friday, 9 October 2020, 10:04 pm | Waiata Maori Music Awards
A blend of live and recorded performances provided a unique event to celebrate singers, songwriters, producers and performers working in the Māori music industry. The 13th annual National Waiata Māori Music Awards event was held online on Friday night, ... More >>
National Waiata Māori Music Awards Now An Online Event For 2020
Wednesday, 16 September 2020, 8:18 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
Organisers of the National Waiata Māori Music Awards have made the tough decision to move the 2020 event online, with safety of the people being the priority. It comes after the Government announced Auckland will stay in alert level 2.5 for now while ... More >>
Taisha Returns For This Year’s National Waiata Maori Music Awards
Monday, 17 August 2020, 7:29 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
Taisha Tari. Returning home to New Zealand just before lockdown is proving to be the right decision for award-winning singer, Taisha Tari. Two new albums and an initiative to help rangatahi into music careers are in the pipeline for the performer who spent ... More >>
Waiata Māori Music Awards 2019 Winners Announced
Saturday, 14 September 2019, 9:56 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
The Waiata Māori Music Awards were presented tonight at a red-carpet glamour ceremony before an audience of stars and VIPs from the world of Māori music at Club Hastings. Te Kākono , the group of young Māori artists who created the Te Reo compilation ... More >>
Star Performers Confirmed For Waiata Awards Ceremony
Thursday, 5 September 2019, 9:10 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
The Waiata Māori Music Awards red-carpet glamour ceremony on September 13 will feature a star-studded line-up of performers: Big concert drawcards Six60 , current hitmaker Troy Kingi , contemporary Māori music pioneer Taisha , multiple award-winners Bic ... More >>
Waiata Māori Music Awards Announces Iconic Awards Recipients
Thursday, 22 August 2019, 1:26 pm | Waiata Maori Music Awards
The Waiata Māori Music Awards to be presented on September 13 will include four special awards acknowledging the career contributions of respected musicians from Māoridom. More >>
Māori Music Month 2017 Launches
Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 9:45 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
August 1, 2017 - The Waiata Māori Music Awards are kicking off Te Marama Pūoru Waiata Māori (Māori Music Month) this August with the announcement of the 2017 awards finalists. More >>
Excitement buildings towards this year’s awards
Tuesday, 6 September 2016, 12:48 pm | Waiata Maori Music Awards
September 5 - Some of the top names in New Zealand entertainment are on their way to Hawke’s Bay to be part of the inaugural National Waiata Māori Music Awards. More >>
Kahurangi launches new album
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 11:34 am | Waiata Maori Music Awards
International performing arts company Kahurangi Maori Dance Theatre will launch its new album, marking its 30th anniversary, as part of the National Waiata Maori Music Awards this week. More >>