The 2024 Waiata Māori Music Awards took place on Friday, October 18 in Hastings, celebrating the incredible talent and contributions of Māori artists across various genres of music.

Held  at the Toi Toi Hawke’s Bay Arts and Events Centre, the night featured performances from finalist artists including Corrella, Anna Coddington, Jackson Owens and many more. The stand out winners of the night, each receiving two major awards, were Mohi Allen and Mahina Lawrence. Confirming that it’s her winning year, Anna Coddington was judged the Best Māori Female Solo Artist, while Corrella were named Best Māori Group.

2024 Waiata Māori Music Awards Winners

Te Tohu O Te Kaitito Waiata | Best Māori Song Writer

Mahina Lawrence

Te Tohu Ataata Autaia | Best Music Video By A Māori Artist

Rei

Te Tohu Kaipūoru Aratini Māori Autaia | Best Pop Album By A Māori Artist

Aro

Te Tohu Kaipūoru Māori Noho Taone Autaia | Best Hip Hop & Rnb Album By A Māori Artist

Seth Haapu

Te Tohu Kōpae Reo Māori Autaia | Best Te Reo Māori Album

Mohi

Te Tohu Kōpaeroa Autaia | Best Māori Urban Roots Reggae Album

Come On Up

Te Tohu Manu Tioriori Tāne Autaia | Best Māori Male Solo Artist

Mohi

Te Tohu Manu Tioriori Wahine Autaia | Best Māori Female Solo Artist

Anna Coddington

Te Tohu O Te Waiata Māori Hira | Best Single By A Māori Artist

Mahina Lawrence

Te Tohu Rōpū Māori Autaia | Best Māori Group

Corrella

Te Tohu Kaipūoru Rangatahi Hou | Emerging Artist Under 25

Te Whanau Puoro

Te Tohu Kōpae Irirangi Māori O Te Tau | Radio Airplay Song Of The Year By A Māori Artist

L.A.B: Casanova

Te Tohu Kōpae Irirangi Kaipūoru Reo Māori O Te Tau | Radio Airplay Song Of The Year By A Māori Artist In Te Reo Māori

Tawaz: He Aho

Te Tohu Kaipūoru Pakeke Hou | Emerging Artist Over 25

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