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Aotearoa and beyond: standing strong in waiata and whakapapa
Waiata and tikanga are strengthening Māori voices around the world.
Ruth Jones • May 25, 2026
Polyfest’s Te Paparewa Māori likely in a separate venue again
Having the stage at different time and venue provided a better chance for schools to rehearse, and a weather-proof performance space.
Kyla Blennerhassett • May 21, 2026
It's not all about streaming: Auckland musicians stand up for live gigs
Auckland artists are saying live performance connections are vital to NZ Music Month as TikTok and streaming services change the way people are exploring and discovering music.
Vidhhi Panchal • May 21, 2026
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Geneva AM’s album Pikipiki won the 2026 Auckland Live Independent Debut award at the Taite Music Awards. Afterwards, she spoke with TWN. Read the full story by Keesha Levesque here.
It's not all about streaming: Auckland musicians stand up for live gigs
Vidhhi Panchal • May 21, 2026
VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Geneva AM’s album Pikipiki won the 2026 Auckland Live Independent Debut award at the Taite Music Awards. Afterwards, she spoke with TWN. Read the full story by Keesha Levesque here.
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