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25/03/2026

The Mint Chicks Named for 2026 IMNZ Classic Record

Independent Music NZ have announced that the IMNZ Classic Record recipients for 2026 are The Mint Chicks, brothers Kody and Ruban Nielson, ...

16/04/2025

Tāmaki Makaurau electronic artist MOKOTRON has been awarded the 2025 Taite Music Prize for his breakout album 'WAEREA', ...

24/04/2024

Te Whanganui-A-Tara indie singer-songwriter Vera Ellen took home the big award for her album 'Ideal Home Noise' at the 2024 ...

12/01/2022

Independent Music NZ (IMNZ) has opened nominations for the Taite Music Prize 2022 and the Best Independent Debut award, ...