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Aotearoa Music Award For Radio Airplay Record Of The Year
The Radio Airplay Record of the Year is an Aotearoa Music Award presented annually to songs by local artists that receive high airplay. It was first presented in 2004 to Goldenhorse for " Maybe Tomorrow". No award was presented in 2005, but in 2006 it was reintroduced, with The Feelers claiming it for their single "Stand Up". Brooke Fraser's "Deciphering Me" followed in 2007, while Opshop won the award in 2008 with " Maybe". In 2009, " Always on My Mind", by Tiki Taane, was awarded the title. Stan Walker twice won the award two years in a row — in 2010 with "Black Box" and in 2011 with " Choose You", and again with "Take It Easy" in 2013 and "Bulletproof" in 2014. Winners While nominees are not normally announced for this category, in 2004 and 2015 nominees were included. * The non-winning nominees for 2004 were: Bic Runga - " Listening for the Weather" and Carly Binding - " We Kissed". * The non-winning nominees for 2015 were: Benny Tipene - "Step On Up", Broods - "L.A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan Walker
Stan Walker (born 23 October 1990) is an Australian-born New Zealand singer, actor, and television personality. In 2009, Walker was the winner of the seventh and last season of '' Australian Idol''. He subsequently signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. In December 2009, Walker released his debut studio album, '' Introducing Stan Walker'', which included the hit single, "Black Box". The album debuted at number three on the Australian ARIA Albums Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). It also appeared on the New Zealand Albums Chart at number two and was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). In 2010, Walker released his second studio album, '' From the Inside Out'', which spawned the hit singles, " Unbroken" and " Choose You". The album debuted at number one on the New Zealand Albums Chart and number two on the ARIA Albums Chart. In November 2011, Walker release ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Always On My Mind (Tiki Taane Song)
"Always On My Mind" is a single by the New Zealand singer Tiki Taane. It was released as the first single from Taane's first solo album, '' Past, Present, Future''. It reached number one on the New Zealand Singles Chart. The song has been certified 2× Platinum and made it to number one in New Zealand, knocking Chris Brown off the top spot after an eight-week reign. The song spent nineteen non-consecutive weeks in the top ten, including two weeks at number one, and a total of fifty-five weeks in the chart so far. "Always On My Mind" has also become one of the most successful singles of all time in New Zealand, landing at number one on the Best of All Time Singles Chart, a chart that has been tracking singles since 1994. The title was previously held by "Bathe in the River" by Hollie Smith. In September 2019, Taane re-recorded the song for ''Waiata / Anthems'', a collection of re-recorded New Zealand pop songs to promote te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). The new vers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Zealand Music Awards
The Aotearoa Music Awards (previously called the New Zealand Music Awards), conferred annually by Recorded Music NZ, honour outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the recording industry. The awards are among the most significant that a group or artist can receive in New Zealand music, and have been presented annually since 1965. The awards show is presented by Recorded Music NZ. A range of award sponsors and media partners support the event each year. History and overview The first awards for New Zealand recorded music were the Loxene Golden Disc awards, launched in 1965. The awards were created by soap powder manufacturer Reckitt & Colman's advertising agency, with support from the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (NZBC), the New Zealand Federation of Phonographic Industries and the Australasian Performing Rights Society (APRA), with the awards named after Reckitt & Colman's anti-dandruff shampoo, Loxene. While initially only one prize was given, other awards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Television New Zealand
, type = Crown entity , industry = Broadcast television , num_locations = New Zealand , location = Auckland, New Zealand , area_served = Nationally (New Zealand) and some Pacific Island nations such as the Cook Islands, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands , founded = , owner = Minister of Finance (50%) Minister of Broadcasting (50%) , key_people = Simon Power (CEO) , homepage = , divisions = , products = Television , subsid = Former TV stations , revenue = (2019) , net_income = (2019) , assets = 43.2% (2019) , predecessor = Television New Zealand ( mi, Te Reo Tātaki o Aotearoa), more commonly referred to as TVNZ, is a television network that is broadcast throughout New Zealand and parts of the Pacific region. All of its currently-operating channels are free-to-air and commercially funded. TVNZ was established in February 1980 following the merger of the two government-owned television networks, Television One (now TVNZ 1) and South Pacific Television (now TVNZ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
One News (New Zealand)
''1 News'' (stylised as ''1News'') is the news division of New Zealand television network TVNZ. The service is broadcast live from TVNZ Centre in Auckland. The flagship news bulletin is the nightly 6 pm news hour, but ''1 News'' also has midday and late night news bulletins, as well as current affairs shows such as ''Breakfast'' and ''Seven Sharp''. The 6 pm programme is New Zealand's most-watched news programme. As of July 2008, it has a market share of 44% (651,400+ each night). TVNZ's Executive Editor, News and Current Affairs (formerly known as Head of News and Current Affairs) is Phil O'Sullivan. O'Sullivan had previously been in the role in an acting capacity since June 2022. His predecessors include John Gillespie who departed TVNZ in 2020, and Paul Yurisich who was appointed to the role of Head of News and Current Affairs until he resigned from TVNZ in 2022 after a review into the hiring of former Al Jazeera presenter Kamahl Santamaria. ''1 News'' was awa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 In New Zealand
The following lists events that happened during 2004 in New Zealand. Population * Estimated population as of 31 December: 4,114,300 * Increase since 31 December 2003: 52,800 (1.30%) * Males per 100 Females: 96.1 Incumbents Regal and viceregal *Head of State – Elizabeth II *Governor-General of New Zealand, Governor-General – Silvia CartwDame Silvia Cartwright Government The 47th New Zealand Parliament continued. Government was a coalition between New Zealand Labour Party, Labour and the small New Zealand Progressive Party, Progressive party with United Future New Zealand, United Future supporting confidence and supply votes. *Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives, Speaker of the House – Jonathan Hunt (New Zealand politician), Jonathan Hunt (Labour) *Prime Minister of New Zealand, Prime Minister – Helen Clark (Labour) *Deputy Prime Minister of New Zealand, Deputy Prime Minister – Michael Cullen (politician), Michael Cullen (Labour) *Minister of Finance (N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 New Zealand Music Awards
The 2014 New Zealand Music Awards was the 49th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical recording artists based in or originating from New Zealand. It took place on 20 November 2014 at Vector Arena in Auckland. The awards show was screened on channel Four, the first time the event was broadcast live. The technical award winners, legacy award recipient and the Critics' Choice Prize shortlist were announced on 16 October at the Pullman hotel, Auckland. The Critics Choice showcase and award presentation were held on 29 October at the King's Arms in Auckland. The awards were dominated by Lorde, who won six awards, including Album of the Year, Single of the Year, Best Female Solo Artist, Best Pop Album, Highest Selling Single and the International Achievement Award. Early awards While most of the awards were presented at the main awards ceremony held in November, five genre awards were presented earlier at ceremonies of their field. The first was awarded in Janu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bulletproof (Stan Walker Song)
"Bulletproof" is a song by Australian-New Zealand recording artist Stan Walker from his fourth studio album, ''Inventing Myself'' (2013). It was released as the second single from the album by Sony Music Australia on 31 May 2013. "Bulletproof" peaked at number two on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Background "Bulletproof" was written by Walker, Vince Harder and Lindsay Rimes. It was released as a single via digital download in New Zealand by Sony Music Australia on 31 May 2013. Chart performance "Bulletproof" entered the New Zealand Singles Chart at number two on 10 June 2013; the following week, it moved to number six. The song spent fourteen weeks on the chart, seven of which it spent in the top ten. In the week of 15 July 2013, "Bulletproof" was certified gold by Recorded Music NZ for selling 7,500 copies, and in the week of 19 August 2013 was certified platinum, denoting 15,000 sales. It has since been certified double platinum. Live performances Walker performed ''Bullet ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 New Zealand Music Awards
The 2013 New Zealand Music Awards is the 48th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical recording artists based in or originating from New Zealand. The main awards event will be held on 21 November 2013 at Vector Arena, Auckland and will again be hosted by Shannon Ryan, along with new host Stan Walker. Nominations opened on 27 May 2013 and closed on 8 July 2013. Eligible works were those released between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013. The ceremony will be broadcast on television channel Four, as will a red carpet special hosted by Drew Neemia and Sharyn Casey. The technical award winners, legacy award recipient and the Critics' Choice Prize shortlist were announced on 22 October at the Pullman hotel, Auckland. The Critics' Choice Prize winner was announced at the Critic's Choice Showcase at the King's Arms bar on 6 November. Early awards While most of the awards are presented at the main awards ceremony held in November, four genre awards are presented ear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take It Easy (Stan Walker Song)
"Take It Easy" is a song by Australian-New Zealand recording artist Stan Walker from the '' Mt. Zion'' film soundtrack (2013). It was released as the first single from the album by Sony Music Australia on 30 November 2012. "Take It Easy" peaked at number five on the New Zealand Singles Chart. Background "Take It Easy" was released as a single via digital download in New Zealand by Sony Music Australia Sony Music Entertainment Australia is the predominant record label operated by American parent company Sony Music Entertainment in Australia. SMEA also formerly published and distributed video games in Australia & New Zealand on behalf of Sony ... on 30 November 2012. Track listing *;Digital download. #"Take It Easy" – 3:20 Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history References 2012 songs 2012 singles Stan Walker songs Songs written by Stan Walker Sony Music Australia singles {{2012-single-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Choose You
"Choose You" is a song by Australian-New Zealand recording artist Stan Walker, released as the second single from his second studio album, '' From the Inside Out'', on 20 July 2010. The pop, R&B song was written by Stuart Crichton, Carl Dimataga and Cassie Davis, with the latter also handling its production with Stuart Crichton and Phil Tan. "Choose You" received positive reviews from music critics, who complimented its stomping beats and noted that it was radio-friendly. On the New Zealand Singles Chart, the song peaked at number three and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ). It also peaked at number 16 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart and was certified platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). An accompanying music video was directed by Marc Furmie and was released on 5 August 2010. It features Walker having to choose between his former girlfriend or his music career. Background and release "Choose Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 New Zealand Music Awards
The 2011 New Zealand Music Awards was the 46th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical artists based in or originating from New Zealand. Finalists for the three technical awards were announced on August 2011 with winners announced on 7 September, the date on which finalists for 16 'non-technical' categories were revealed. Five 'non-technical' awards were presented without a group of finalists being selected. The awards ceremony took place on 3 November 2011 at Vector Arena, Auckland – this was later in the year than previous ceremonies, due to the 2011 Rugby World Cup being held in New Zealand in September and October. The ceremony was hosted by television presenter Shannon Ryan and comedian Ben Boyce and broadcast live on television channel Four. The Naked and Famous won the most awards, with seven, including Album of the Year, Single of the Year and two technical awards. The band's nine nominations made it the most-nominated artist. Brooke Fraser won fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
