Waiata 100: The story behind New Zealand's number one song

More than four decades after it was released, ‘Poi E’ by Patea Maori Club has been voted the top song in both the Waiata 100 ...

The favourite songs that didn't make the Waiata 100

Poi E' took top honours in RNZ's 2026 Waiata 100, but there were lots of tunes that just one person chose as their all-time ...
The Conversation

Spotify Wrapped ghosted NZ music again. Local artists and audiences deserve more

Jesse Austin-Stewart has completed commissioned research for NZ On Air and participated in focus groups for Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage. He has received competitive funding from ...
The Conversation

Music is at the forefront of AI disruption, but NZ artists still have few protections

Was the recent Velvet Sundown phenomenon a great music and media hoax, a sign of things to come, or just another example of what’s already happening ? In case you missed it, the breakout act was ...
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New Zealand musicians set to take centre stage at The Great Escape Festival

For the first time, the New Zealand Music Commission and Live Nation will bring New Zealand artists to take centre stage at The Great Escape Festival. The event will take place at Patterns in Brighton ...
Waatea News

#tonight: Moana Maniapoto Reflects on a Career of Disruption as Poi E Tops RNZ’s Waiata 100

The crowning of Poi E as Aotearoa’s favourite song in RNZ’s Waiata 100 has sparked a national celebration of New Zealand music, while also providing an opportunity for one of […] ...
The Arts Desk

First Person: Violinist and festival director Benjamin Baker on bringing world class chamber music from New Zealand to London

Five years on, that idea has had the opportunity to travel. This April marks the launch of AWE London, following our second festival in Chicago in March. These are not touring projects. They are ...