- Awards
- 2005 Pacific Music Awards
- 2006 Pacific Music Awards
- 2007 Pacific Music Awards
- 2008 S3 Pacific Music Awards
- 2009 S3 Pacific Music Awards
- 2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards
- 2011 Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards
- 2012 Pacific Music Awards
- 2013 Pasefika Proud Pacific Music Awards
- 2014 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
- 2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
- 2016 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
- References
- External links
{{Infobox award | name = Pacific Music Awards | current_awards = | image = Pacific Music Awards logo.jpg | imagesize = | alt = | caption = | description = Excellence in Pacific music in New Zealand | presenter = Pacific Music Awards Committee | sponsor = Vodafone NZ | host = | date = | location = Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland | country = New Zealand | reward = | year = 2005 | year2 = | holder = | website = http://www.pacificmusicawards.org.nz | network = | runtime = | ratings = | previous = | main = | next = }}The Pacific Music Awards are an annual New Zealand music award ceremony that honours excellence in Pacific music in New Zealand. The awards honour musicians who primarily work in the Pacific Island style of music from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau or Tuvalu, and also in urban and gospel genre categories.[1] The Pacific Music Awards are run by the Pacific Music Awards Committee, which was founded in 2004 with the goal of establishing and running an annual awards for the Pacific music community in New Zealand.[2] Awards As of the 2014, 12 awards are given. The Best Pacific Music Album award is part of the annual Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) New Zealand Music Awards. Previously called the Polynesian Music Tui award, the award was renamed and the presentation was moved to the Pacific Music Awards in 2005. The Tui trophy is one of three genre awards that are presented at specialist award ceremonies, separate from the main New Zealand Music Awards ceremony, however the winner is also recognised at the main NZMA ceremony later in the year.[3] The Pacific Music Awards also include the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to Pacific music, and the Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award, which honours an upcoming individual or group.[4] 2005 Pacific Music Awards The 2005 awards were held on Friday 11 March 2005 as part of the annual Pasifika Festival held in Western Springs, Auckland. Hip hop artist Tha Feelstyle won three of the six contestable awards. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to producer and community figure Phil Fuemana, who died two weeks before the ceremony.[3][5][6][7] Winners and nomineesBest Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsor- Sara-Jane Auva'a - Sara-Jane
- Anna Williams - "Searching"
- Kat Theo - "Waiting"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Industry Commission- Tha Feelstyle - Break It To Pieces
- Dei Hamo - "We Gon' Ride"
- Scribe - "Dreaming"
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- 'Adeaze - Always and for Real
- Ardijah - Journey (Aere’anga)
- D1 Family - Koko Luv
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Tha Feelstyle - Break It To Pieces
- Dei Hamo - We Gon' Ride
- Scribe - Dreaming
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Kas Futialo and Ian Seumanu - "Su'amalie"
- Nainz Tupa'i & Viiz Tupa'i - "Getting Stronger"
- Ryan Monga - "Journey (Aere'anga)"
| Sponsor- Ardijah - Journey
- Aniseto Falemoe - Afe O Maila Ole Alofa
- Ephraim - Moemoea o Avaiki
| Lifetime Achievement Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2006 Pacific Music Awards The 2006 awards were held on Friday 12 May 2006 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. The awards were moved from March to May to coincide with New Zealand Music Month. No longer held as part of the Pasifika festival, the awards venue moved to the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau. The Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award was added, in honour of the late music producer.[8][9][10] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsor- Annie Puletiuatoa - Childhood
- Rosita Vai - Golden
- Sara-Jane Auva'a - Rejoice
| Sponsored by NZ Music Industry Commission- Dei Hamo - First Edition
- King Kapisi - Dominant Species
- Savage - Moonshine
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Mt Vaea - Mama
- Beatrootz - "No DJz"
- Cydel - "Luv Iz"
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Dei Hamo - First Edition
- King Kapisi - Dominant Species
- Savage - Moonshine
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Savage - "Swing"
- Beatrootz - "No DJz"
- Cydel - "Luv Iz"
| Sponsor- Mt Vaea Band - Mama
- JXN & LavaBoyKila - First off the Blane
- Annie Puletiuatoa - Childhood
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2007 Pacific Music Awards The 2007 awards were held on Thursday 31 May 2007 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. Boy band Spacifix won three of the six contestable awards.[11] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Counties Manukau DHB/Smokefree- Aaradhna — I Love You
- Sara-Jane Auva’a - Merry Christmas
- Sara Halatutavaha - Tau Fuata Niue
| Sponsored by NZ Music Industry Commission- Chong Nee - "Just Getting By On Love"
- JXN - "Fuata Niue"
- PNC - Rookie Card
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Spacifix - Much Love
- Ill Semantics - Good Musik
- Nesian Mystik - Freshmen
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Chong Nee - Just Getting By On Love
- Ill Semantics - Good Musik
- PNC - Rookie Card
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Spacifix - "Gotta Get Like This"
- Aaradhna - "I Love You Too"
- Vaniah Toloa - "Tukua"
| Sponsor- Spacifix - Much Love
- Amene - In Your Name We Pray
- Vaniah Toloa - Tukua
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2008 S3 Pacific Music Awards From 2008 to 2010, the awards were known as the S3 Pacific Music Awards, with the Pacific road safety organisation S3 the naming-rights sponsor for three years. The 2008 awards were held on Thursday 29 May 2008 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau. A new People's Choice category was added to the awards, with the public voting on the shortlist of all finalists on the PMA website.[12][13] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Pacific Blue- Lole - The Movement
- Delani - "Butterflies"
- Zeisha Fremaux - "Secret Game"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- Scribe - Rhyme Book
- Kas Futialo - Lokokasi
- Vaniah Toloa - E Le Galo Oe
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Te Vaka - Olatia
- Three Houses Down - Dreadtown
- Cydel - Soul Finder
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Cydel - Soul Finder
- PNC - "P-N-Whoa!"
- Scribe - Rhyme Book
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Scribe - "Say It Again"
(Luafutu/Hammond/Iusitini/Iusitini/Mushroom Music Publishing)- Three Houses Down - "DandyMan" (Puriri/Pome'e)
- Ill Semantics feat. Adeaze - "Take It Slow"
(Arona/Moore/Tupa’i/Tupa’i/Holmes)
| Sponsored by S³- Te Vaka - Olatia
- Three Houses Down - Dreadtown
- Cydel - Soul Finder
| People's Choice Best Pacific Artist Award | Lifetime Achievement Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau City CouncilNo finalists were announced in this category. | Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2009 S3 Pacific Music Awards The 2009 S3 Pacific Music Awards were held on Saturday 23 May 2009 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. Pop group Nesian Mystik won the most awards, with four wins. An award for Best Pacific Gospel Album was added to the honours.[13] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Pacific Blue- Ladi6 - Time Is Not Much
- Angela Afeaki - Tongan Rendezvous
- Iva Lamkum - Iva Lamkum EP
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- Devolo - Heaven & Hell
- Mareko - White Sunday 2: The Book of Mark
- Vince Harder - "Strobe Light"
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Nesian Mystik - Elevator Musiq
- Cydel - "There’s a Place"
- Horsemen Family - My Shout
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Nesian Mystik - Elevator Musiq
- Devolo - Heaven & Hell
- Ladi6 - Time Is Not Much
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Nesian Mystik - "Nesian 101"
(Atai/Manukau/McNulty/Reeder/Rikiau/Strickson‐Pua)- Angela Afeaki - "Happy Happy Tonga" (A. Afeaki/W. Afeaki/J. Afeaki)
- Ladi6 - "Walk Right Up" (K. Tamati/B. Park)
| Sponsored by S³- Nesian Mystik - "Elevator Musiq"
- Angela Afeaki - "Tongan Rendezvous"
- Ladi6 - "Time is Not Much"
| Best Pacific Gospel Album | People's Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsor- Oyster Music (Various Artists) - The Gospel According to...
- St Pauls Methodist Church Otara - 2008 Choir
- South Auckland Community Church Band - Set Us Free
| Sponsored by Manukau City Council- South Auckland Community Church Band
- Angela Afeaki
- Cydel
- Devolo
- Horsemen Family
- Iva Lamkum
- Ladi6
- Mareko
- Nesian Mystik
- Oyster Entertainment
- St Paul's Methodist Church Otara
- Vince Harder
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of Technology | No finalists were announced in this category. |
2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards The 2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards were held on Saturday 29 May 2010 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. South Auckland group Three Houses Down took out two prizes. The People's Choice Award was not given in 2010 due to "an irregularity in the voting which compromised the results." A new prize was introduced for the most Radio Airplay.[14][15] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Pacific Blue- Erakah - "Wonderful"
- Bella Kalolo - "Walk To Change"
- MzJ -" That Gurl"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- J. Williams - Young Love
- Malcolm Lakatani - Quote Unquote
- Savage - Savage Island'
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Te Vaka - Haoloto
- Smashproof - The Weekend
- Three Houses Down - Break Out
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Savage - Savage Island
- J. Williams - Young Love
- Smashproof - The Weekend
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Three Houses Down - "Kanikapila" (Tonga Vaea & Three Houses Down)
- Malcolm Lakatani - "Nukututaha" (Malcolm Lakatani/Napa Lakatani)
- Te Vaka - "Te Mavaega" (Opetaia Foa’i)
| Sponsored by S³- Three Houses Down - Break Out
- Savage - Savage Island'
- Te Vaka - Haoloto
| Best Pacific Gospel Album | Radio Airplay Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau City Council- Ivoga Green & Niu Ta’ala - Quiet Intensity
- Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust -
Taofi Lologo Tolu, Tau Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau’ - Purpose Defined - Called To Battle
| Sponsored by NZ On AirNo finalists were announced in this category. | Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. |
2011 Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards In 2011 the awards were known as the Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards after airline Polynesian Blue became the naming rights sponsor. The awards were held on 28 May 2011 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre. A new award for Best Pacific Language was introduced.[16][17] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Nautilus Foundation- Ladi6 - The Liberation Of...
- Bella Kalolo - "What Love Can Do"
- Erakah - "In or Out"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- Vince Harder - "Say This With Me"
- J. Williams - "You Got Me"
- Young Sid - What Doesn’t Kill Me
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Nesian Mystik - 99AD
- The Hypnotics - The Hypnotics EP
- Pacific Underground - Island Summer
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Ladi6 - The Liberation Of...
- Nesian Mystik - 99AD
- Vince Harder - "Say This With Me"
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Nesian Mystik - "Sun Goes Down"
(D Atai/V Rikiau/H Manukau/D McNulty/Te A Reeder, F Strickson-Pua)- Adeaze - "Got My Girl For Life" (F Tupaa’i/L Tupaa’i)
- Tha Feelstyle - "Sometimes When It Rains"
(K Futialo/J Ferguson/N Ngatae/F Tupaa’i/L Tupaa’i)
| Sponsored by Polynesian Blue- Nesian Mystik - 99AD
- Ladi6 - The Liberation Of...
- Pacific Underground - Island Summer
| Best Pacific Gospel Album | Radio Airplay Award |
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Sponsor- Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust Choir -
Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau - Niue. Taofi Lologo 4- Harbourside & Various Artists - A Very Kiwi Christmas
- JMA Productions & Various Artists - Reflections of the Soul
| SponsorNo finalists were announced in this category.- J. Williams feat Scribe for "You Got Me"
| Best Pacific Language | Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika- Koile - "Te Hua"
- Pacific Underground - Island Summer
- Taura Mani - I Runga Taua
| Sponsored by Auckland Council- Nesian Mystik
- Adeaze
- Bella Kalolo
- Erakah
- Harbourside & Various Artists
- The Hypnotics
- J. Williams
- JMA Productions & Various Artists
- Koile
- Ladi6
- Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust Choir
- Pacific Underground
- Taura Mani
- Tha Feelstyle
- Vince Harder
- Young Sid
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. |
2012 Pacific Music Awards The 2012 awards were held on 31 May 2012 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. Auckland R&B duo Adeaze won three awards. The 2012 awards did not have a naming-rights sponsor. The Radio Airplay Award category was dropped from the awards.[18][19] Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Nautilus Foundation- Bella Kalolo - Without the Paper
- Iva Lamkum - "Raise Your Glass"
- MzJ - Love Changes Everything
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- David Dallas - The Rose Tint
- Kas Futialo - Good Morning Samoa
- Stks - Rhythm & Brown
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Adeaze - Rise & Shine
- Te Vaka - Havili
- The Hypnotics - "Coincidence"
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Adeaze - Rise & Shine
- David Dallas - The Rose Tint
- Stks - Rhythm & Brown
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Adeaze - "Paradise" (F Tupa'i/L Tupa'i)
- David Dallas - "Take A Picture"
(D Dallas/A Iustini/J Iustini/T Rowlands/E Simons) - Ria - "Over You" (A Numia/E Ensink)
| Sponsored by Polynesian Blue- Kas Futialo - "Good Morning Samoa"
- Adeaze - Rise & Shine
- David Dallas - The Rose Tint
| Best Pacific Gospel Album | Best Pacific Language |
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Sponsor- Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust Choir -
"Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau Niue - Taofi Lologo 5"- Erakah - "Infatuated"
- Samoan Autalavou P.I.P.C. Newton - "Lota Nu'u Moni"
| Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika- Kas Futialo - "Good Morning Samoa"
| Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Auckland Council- Ria
- 2PouzFynist
- Adeaze
- Bella Kalolo
- David Dallas
- Iva Lamkum
- Kas Futialo
- Mutalau Ulalauta Matahenfonua Trust Choir
- MzJ
- P.I.P.C. Newton – Samoan Autalavou
- Stks
- Te Vaka
- The Hypnotics
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. |
2013 Pasefika Proud Pacific Music Awards The 2013 awards were held on 30 May 2013 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. From 2013 the awards are known as the Pasefika Proud Pacific Music Awards, with the government-run Family & Community Services community support programme Pasefika Proud the new naming-rights sponsor.[20] The Best Pacific Gospel Album was dropped from the 2013 awards, the Radio Airplay Award category was added back, and new category Best Pacific Music Video was added.[21] The theme for the year's awards is "honouring Pacific women".[22] The awards were dominated by Aaradhna, who won six awards.[23] Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Nautilus Foundation- Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
- Iva Lamkum - Black Eagle
- Ria - The One
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- Swiss - Slow Wind
- Savage - Mayhem & Miracles
- Vaniah Toloa - Tofi O Tamatane
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Tomorrow People - One
- Home Brew - Home Brew
- The Hypnotics - Give It Time
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
- Iva Lamkum - Black Eagle
- Swiss - Slow Wind
| APRA Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsor- Aaradhna - Wake Up
- Iva Lamkum - Doo Bop
- Swiss - Slow Wind
| Sponsored by Pasefika Proud- Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
- Home Brew - Home Brew
- Tomorrow People - One
| Best Pacific Language | Best Pacific Music Video |
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Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika- Vaniah Toloa - Tofi O Tamatane
- Mangere Congregational Church of Jesus - Ia Outou Vivi'I
- Mr Tanoa - My Sweat & Tears
| Sponsored by NZ On Air- Aaradhna - Lorena Bobbitt
- Iva Lamkum - Doo Bop
- Vince Harder - Far From Here
| Radio Airplay Award | Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by NZ On Air- Aaradhna - "Wake Up"
- Brooke Fraser "Something in the Water"
- Swiss "Slow Wind"
- Deach feat. Jae'O "Slow It Down"
- Donell Lewis feat. Fortafy "Missing My Love"
| Sponsored by Auckland Council- Swiss - Slow Wind
- Aaradhna - Treble & Reverb
- Home Brew - Home Brew
- Iva Lamkum - Black Eagle
- Mangere Congregational Church of Jesus - Ia Outou Vivi'I
- Mr Tanoa - My Sweat & Tears
- Ria - The One
- Savage - Mayhem & Miracles
- The Hypnotics - Give It Time
- Tomorrow People - One
- Vaniah Toloa - Tofi O Tamatane
- Vince Harder - Far From Here
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2014 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards The 2014 awards were held on Thursday 8 May 2014 at the Vodafone Events Centre (the new name of the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre) in Auckland. The awards were known as the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards, with Vodafone New Zealand as the new naming-rights sponsor. The Radio Airplay award was again dropped from the 2014 awards, and the new category Best International Pacific Artist was added.[24] The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the awards.[25] Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Trillian Trust- Bella Kalolo - Time and Space
- Ladi6 - Automatic
- MzJ - You Make Me Smile
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- David Dallas - Falling Into Place
- Mark Vanilau - Dark Horizon
- Swiss - Lucky Man
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Sole Mio - Sol3 Mio
- BrownHill - First Love
- Tomorrow People - One.5
| Sponsored by Niu FM- David Dallas - Runnin'
- King Kapisi - "Crush"
- Ladi6 - "Ikarus"
| Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsored by APRA- Mark Vanilau - "Giant of the Sea"
- David Dallas - Runnin'
- Ladi6 - "Ikarus"
| Sponsored by Auckland Council- Sole Mio - Sol3 Mio
- David Dallas - Falling Into Place
- Ladi6 - Automatic
| Best Pacific Language | Best Pacific Music Video |
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Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika- Kelemete & Kiligi Ta’ale - Penina Lalelei o Samoa
- Fiafia Band - "Pepelo"
- YFC Alumni NZ Choir - "Amuia le Tagata"
| Sponsored by NZ On Air- King Kapisi - "Crush"
- David Dallas - Runnin'
- Ladi6 - "Ikarus"
| Best International Pacific Artist Award | Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Flava - Fiji Born & Raised II - "The ReBirth"
- Kalaga'la - "Aimons Nous"
- Spawnbreezie - "Perfect"
| Sponsored by Vodafone NZ | Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | |
2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards The 2015 awards were held on Saturday 13 June at the Vodafone Events Centre. Auckland duo Cydel won three awards and rap trio Smashproof won two awards. The Radio Airplay Award was brought back and a Special Recognition Award was presented to popera trio Sole Mio.[26][27] Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Virgin Australia- Erakah - Organised Chaos
- Lole Usoalii-Hickey - "Get Over"
- Mz J - "Sparkle"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- TJ Taotua - Magnified
- K.One - "I Wanna Tell You"
- King Kapisi - "Welcome Back"
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Cydel - Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
- Three Houses Down - "On My Heart"
- Tomorrow People - "Again & Again"
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Cydel - Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
- Sid Diamond - "Speakers Blown"
- Team Dynamite - Shepherds Delight
| Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsored by APRA- Smashproof - "Survivors"
- Andrew Faleatua - "Samoa Forever"
- Cydel - "I Love You"
- Team Dynamite - "Coconut Lime"
| Sponsored by Recorded Music NZ- Cydel - Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
- Team Dynamite - Shepherds Delight
- Fiafia Band - Siva Siva Maia
| Best Pacific Language | Best Pacific Music Video |
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Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika- Word of Life South Auckland Choir - "Toele I La'u auaunaga"
- Aumua Toafa Ai'i Te'o - "It’s my turn - O lo'u taimi"
- Fiafia Band - "Siva Siva Maia"
| Sponsored by NZ On Air- Smashproof - "Survivors" (Director Chris Graham)
- Coco Solid - "Heaven's Gate" (Director Coco Solid)
- Team Dynamite - "Coconut Lime" (Director Eddy Fifield)
| Best International Pacific Artist Award | Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Flava- Maryanne Ito - "Waking Up"
- Common Kings - "Before You Go"
- Mahi - "Kissing You"
| Sponsored by Vodafone NZ- Three Houses Down - "On My Heart"
- Andrew Faleatua - "Samoa Forever"
- Aumua Toafa Ai'i Te'o - "Its my turn - O lo'u taimi"
- Coco Solid - "Heaven"s Gate"
- Common Kings - "Before You Go"
- Cydel - "Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy"/"I Love You"
- Erakah - "Organised Chaos"
- Fiafia Band - "Siva Siva Maia"
- K.One - "I Wanna Tell You"
- King Kapisi - "Welcome Back"
- Lifestyle (of Worship) - "Your Will Be Done"
- Lole Usoalii-Hickey - "Get Over"
- Mahi - "Kissing You"
- Maryanne Ito - "Waking Up"
- Mz J - "Sparkle"
- Sid Diamond - "Speakers Blown"
- Smashproof - "Survivors"
- Team Dynamite - "Shepherds Delight"/"Coconut Lime"
- TJ Taotua - "Magnified"
- Tomorrow People - "Again & Again"
- Word of Life South Auckland Choir - "Toele I La'u auaunaga"
| Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | Special Recognition Award | Radio Airplay Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | Sponsored by NZ On AirNo finalists were announced in this category.- Brooke Fraser - "Kings + Queens"
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2016 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards The 2016 awards were held on Thursday 9 June at the Vodafone Events Centre. The theme for 2016 was "Don't forget your history, nor your destiny". R&B singer Vince Harder won three awards, and Pacific performance group Te Vaka won two. The Best Pacific Gospel Artist category was awarded for the first time since 2012, and new category Best Producer was added to the awards.[28][29] Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Best Pacific Female Artist Award | Best Pacific Male Artist |
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Sponsored by Virgin Australia- Annie Grace - The Journey
- Rosie - Everything’s Rosie
- Tree - "Sweet Lovin"
| Sponsored by NZ Music Commission- Vince Harder - Rare Vision
- Beau Monga - "King and Queen"
- K.One - Out of Thin Air
| Best Pacific Group | Best Pacific Urban Artist |
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Sponsored by Radio 531PI- Sole Mio - On Another Note
- Te Vaka - Amataga
- Tomorrow People - Bass & Bassinets
| Sponsored by Niu FM- Vince Harder - Rare Vision
- Beau Monga - "King and Queen"
- Ill Semantics - Trillogy
| Best Pacific Song | Best Pacific Music Album — Tui Award |
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Sponsored by APRA- Te Vaka - "Papua I Sisifo" (written by Opetaia Foa’i)
- Annie Grace - "E Le Galo" (written by Annie Tonumali’i and Pearl Va’afusuaga)
- Mal Lakatani - "Fiti Lagakali" (written by Mekemiliani Ikinepule and Malakamu Lakatani)
| Sponsored by Recorded Music NZ- Te Vaka - Amataga
- Annie Grace - The Journey
- Sole Mio - On Another Note
| Best Pacific Language | Best Pacific Gospel Artist |
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Sponsored by SunPix- Tha Feelstyle - "Sasa"
- Mal Lakatani - "Fiti Lagakali"
- Te Vaka - Amataga
| - TJ Taotua - "Firstly"
- Annie Grace - The Journey
- Revere - "Set Apart"
| Best Pacific Music Video | Best Producer |
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- Team Dynamite - "Cosmos ReUp" (Directed by Eddy Fifield)
- K.One - "So Good" (Directed by Kaleb Vitale & Mark Arona)
- Vince Harder - "Shot Me Down" (Directed by Shae Sterling)
| Sponsored by MAINZ- Vince Harder with "Start Again"/Rare Vision (produced by Vince Harder)
- Ill Semantics - Trillogy (produced by Nox, Yorel, CXL)
- K.One - Out of Thin Air (produced by Nox)
- Rosie - Everything’s Rosie (produced by Dee Letoa)
- Tomorrow People - Bass & Bassinets (produced by Avina Kelekolio & Tana Tupai)
| Best International Pacific Artist Award | Radio Airplay Award |
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- Common Kings - Hits & Mrs
- Ezra James - "Runaway"
- Makisi - "Famili"
| Sponsored by Flava | Lifetime Achievement Award | Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | Special Recognition Award | Special Recognition Award |
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No finalists were announced in this category. | No finalists were announced in this category. | Peoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award |
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Sponsored by Vodafone NZ- Ill Semantics - Trillogy
- Annie Grace - The Journey
- Beau Monga - "King and Queen"
- Common Kings - Hits & Mrs
- Ezra James - "Runaway"
- K.One - Out of Thin Air
- Makisi - "Famili"
- Mal Lakatani - "Fiti Lagakali"
- Revere - "Set Apart"
- Rosie - Everything’s Rosie
- Sole Mio - On Another Note
- Team Dynamite - "Cosmos ReUp"
- Te Vaka - Amataga
- Tha Feelstyle - "Sasa"
- TJ Taotua - "Firstly"
- Tomorrow People - Bass & Bassinets
- Tree - "Sweet Lovin"
- Vince Harder - Rare Vision
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External links - Pacific Music awards website
- Vodafone New Zealand sponsorship
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