Waiata Māori Music Awards Celebrate Wāhine and Emerging Talent

The 2025 Waiata Māori Music Awards honoured a new wave of Māori musicians, with standout wins for the Tuari Brothers, Makayla Purcell-Mainini and songwriter TAWAZ. Roots group Corrella and hip hop artist Tipene also secured multiple awards.

The ceremony blended celebration with remembrance, acknowledging the legacies of Toni Huata and Wyn Anania, whose impact on Māori music continues to inspire artists across Aotearoa.

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