The 2012 New Zealand Music Awards was the 47th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical recording artists based in or originating from

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. Finalists for the three technical awards were announced on 3 October 2012, the date on which finalists for 16 'non-technical' categories were also revealed. The Critics Choice prize was announced on Wednesday 17 October, at the Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland. It was won by Watercolours (Chelsea Jade Metcalf). The awards ceremony took place on 1 November 2012 at

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. The ceremony was again hosted by television presenter Shannon Ryan and comedian

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and was broadcast live on television channel

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. The awards were dominated by

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with six awards, and

Kimbra Kimbra Lee Johnson (born 27 March 1990), known mononymously as Kimbra, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter. Known for mixing pop with R&B, jazz and rock musical elements, her accolades include four ARIA Music Awards, two Grammy Awards and s ...

with five awards .

Nominees and winners

Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. ;Key : – Non-technical award : – Technical award

Presenters and performers

Performers

* Gin Wigmore performed "Man Like That" * Annah Mac sang "Girl in Stilettos" * Homebrew performed "Benefit" * Members from Street Chant, Rackets and Tiny Ruins performed a tribute to Legacy Award winner Toy Love.

References

External links

Official New Zealand Music Awards website
{{New Zealand Music Awards New Zealand Music Awards, 2012 Music Awards, 2012 Aotearoa Music Awards November 2012 events in New Zealand