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18/02/2026

alayna: The Scope of Love

Since her first release in 2017, Rotorua-born singer-songwriter Alayna Powley (alayna) has consistently developed a portfolio ...

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08/07/2025

Come On Up: Knocking On The Door

Inspired to build a legacy, Whanganui whānau band Come On Up perform a heartwarming fusion of reggae, gospel, R&B and ...

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18/02/2025

On Foreign Soil: alayna at Bigsound 2024 

Performing under the name alayna, Rotorua-born Alayna Powley writes and sings about feelings, delivering her songs with ...

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15/06/2023

Nikau Grace: Establishing Her Identity

Currently a year 11 student at Rotorua Girls’ High School, 15-year-old Nikau Grace Chater is already a few years into ...

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13/07/2022

NewTracks New Artist: Luke Whaanga

Rotorua's Luke Whaanga wants to leave a legacy of feel-good music under his name, blending personal stories and emotions ...

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04/05/2022

Alayna: Just So

Alayna Powley first made heads turn back in 2013 with a Youtube rendition of Nirvana by Sam Smith that went viral. She's ...

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21/07/2020

Event Guide: Live Vibes w/ The Vibes, Strangely Arousing & Otium

How about recreating that cushy, cruisey, comfy lockdown feeling one more time, but this time with live sets by full bands ...

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20/04/2020

Alayna: Glowing With Superpowers

‘She’s glowing because her softness is her superpower.’ It’s among the Youtube comments under the video for Alayna’s ...

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