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New Zealand Songwriting Trust Press Releases

Your source for official news and announcements from the New Zealand Songwriters Trust celebrating the artists, stories, and milestones shaping Aotearoa’s music scene.
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2026 Contribution to Country Music in Aotearoa Award

The NZ Songwriter’s Trust is proud to announce the undeniably iconic Topp Twins will receive the...

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Willie Nelson congratulates Tami Neilson in tribute video

In a special addition to Gore’s annual Country Music Honours on Friday 23 May, audiences witnessed the emotive...

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Winners announced for 2026 Country Music Honours

Congratulations to the 2026 Country Music Honours winners. Aotearoa's top country artists celebrated tonight at the...

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Powerful Māori collaboration at the Country Music Honours

The prestigious MLT Songwriting Award, which celebrates unreleased original songs from Aotearoa...

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Finalists announced for 2026 Country Music Honours

Celebrating the best in Aotearoa country music NZ Songwriters Trust and APRA AMCOS NZ are pleased to announce...

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Finalists announced for 2025 APRA Best Country Song

Celebrating the best in Aotearoa country music APRA AMCOS NZ are pleased to announce...

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Tami Neilson to Headline Gore’s Country Music Honours 2025

Country music royalty and powerhouse vocalist Tami Neilson is set to perform at this year’s Country Music Honours event...

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POSTAL ADDRESS
NZ Songwriters Trust
PO Box 382
Gore 9740
New Zealand

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