A few of the big stars in Maori music came out to shine in Hastings on May 31 to support a new initiative which aims to tell the stories of Maori singers, song writers and performers working around ...

This week marks the beginning of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (14 – 20 September 2025), which this year celebrates its 50th anniversary with the theme ‘Ake Ake Ake – A Forever Language’. In support of this ...

“Waiata/Anthems,” Lorde’s “Te Ao Marama” EP and a host of other projects are aimed at revitalizing the Indigenous language of New Zealand via music. By Brian Ng In August, Lorde released her third ...

A fusion of soulful blues and traditional Maori waiata will grace the Oamaru Opera House stage when New Zealand vocalist Whirimako Black performs on November 18. Black is acclaimed for her jazz and ...

The 17th National Waiata Māori Music Awards celebration of Aotearoa - New Zealand's leading Māori music artists, performers, and songwriters.

Some of the 120 people who took part in Friday's karakia and waiata session at Treble Court to mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori/Maori Language Week. A celebration of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori at Treble Court ...

The Modern Maori Quartet comes to Kahilu Theatre on Wednesday. ADVERTISING The Modern Maori Quartet comes to Kahilu Theatre on Wednesday. The quartet brings the concept of a Maori Ratpack into the ...

THE KING AND THE CHIEF: Zach Stark and Ratima Hauraki, famous as Wairoa-based duo Rugged and Wylde, were among finalists in the best Maori urban album in last year’s Waiata Maori Music Awards with ...