Waiata

Moana voice actress, Auli'i Cravalho, said the song was personal to her as it hit deep.

Singer-songwriter Reiki Ruawai (Ngāti Kahungunu) was chosen to be one of the Kiwi artists to showcase his talents to audiences across the world.

Jaedyn Randell (Waikato) was one of three Māori in the top eight and is now the only Māori advancing to the finals.

Jaedyn Randell will be competing in the finals airing this Sunday.

Horomona Horo (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Porou, Taranaki), one of Aotearoa’s best known taonga pūoro practitioners, is now an Arts Laureate.

The top 8 semi finalists will battle it out this Sunday for a spot in the finals.

Musician Jordyn with a why received the Maioha Award, while Anna Coddington took home the Silver Scroll Award.

Two songs born out of reo Māori song hubs have taken out top prizes as Aotearoa's most prestigious songwriting award ceremony

Among those nominated for the prestigious APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka are Stan Walker, Aaradha, and Anna Coddington.

The book is aimed at making waiata Māori easily accessible all across the world.