The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards winners have been revealed
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Ka mau te wehi to all 2026 Tūī winners
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Album of the Year
Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau
Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka
Single of the Year
Te Tino Waiata o te Tau
Marlon Williams – Aua Atu Rā
Best Solo Artist
Te Tino Reo o te Tau
Marlon Williams – Te Whare Tīwekaweka
Best Group
Te Tino Kāhui Manu Taki o te Tau
The Beths – Straight Line Was A Lie
Mana Reo
Stan Walker – Mō Āke Tonu (feat. Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke)
Best Māori Artist
Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau
TAWAZ – various
International Achievement
Tohu Tutuki o te Ao
Lorde
Te Manu Mātārae
Balu Brigada
People's Choice
Tā te Iwi
Borderline
The Aotearoa Music Awards is the annual showcase event for the music industry, celebrating artists and music from Aotearoa.
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2026 Tūī winners revealed at Aotearoa Music Awards
Marlon Williams takes home the big tohu, Che Fu inducted into Te Whare Taonga Puoro o Aotearoa | NZ Music Hall of Fame.
AMA 2026 – RNZ livestream link & timings
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