The latest Waiata Māori Music Awards winners were announced at a ceremony in Hastings on Friday night.
Artists including Six60, Troy Kingi and Theia performed at the event.
Full list of winners and nominees:
Best Māori Female Solo Artist:
- WINNER: Amba Holly
- Theia
- La Coco
- JaLeace
Best Māori Male Solo Artist:
- WINNER: PERE
- Tipene
- Israel Starr
Best Traditional Album in te reo Māori
- WINNER: Te Kākano - Te Kākano
- Grove Roots - Waka
- Maaka Fiso - Ngaro
Best Māori Pop Album
- WINNER: Te Kākano - Te Kākano
- L.A.B. - L.A.B. II
- Tipene - Tautoko
Best Māori Urban Album
- WINNER: Tipene - Tautoko
- Grove Roots - Waka
- Rugged and Wylde - The King and the Chief
Best Māori Roots Reggae Album
- WINNER: NLC - Know Your Roots
- Grove Roots - Waka
Best Song by a Māori Artist
- WINNER: Te Kākano - Tōrea
- Katchafire - Fyah In The Trenches
- L.A.B. - 'Rocketship'
- RunTingz Family - Runtingz Anthem
Best Māori songwriter
- WINNER: Amba Holly
- Katchafire
- L.A.B.
- Te Kākano
Best Music Video by a Māori Artist
- WINNER: L.A.B. - 'Baby Will You Let Me'
- Grove Roots - 'Aotearoa'
- Tipene - 'Nanny's House'
- La Coco - 'Back When'
- Theia - 'Candy'
Radio Airplay Song of the Year by a Māori Artist
- Six60 - 'Vibes'
Radio Airplay Song of the Year by a Māori Artist in te reo Māori
- Maimoa - 'Kawea'
Iconic Awards:
- Keeper of Traditions Award - Trevor Horowaewae Maxwell
- Music Industry Award - Jarrod Huirama
- Lifetime Contribution to Māori Music - Abe Phillips
- Lifetime Contribution to Māori Music - Pixie Williams
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