2016 in New Zealand music

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The following is a list of notable events that happened in 2016 in New Zealand music.

Events

29 September: Pop singer Moana Maniapoto was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.^[2]

17 November:
- R&B singer Aaradhna refused her hip-hop award on 2016 New Zealand Music Awards ceremony, due to her belief that the award was given due to her race instead of achievement.^[3]
- Pop rock singer Bic Runga was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.^[4]
20 November: Parris Goebel's music video for the song Sorry won "Video of the Year" at the 2016 American Music Awards.^[5]
29 November: Ray Columbus, pop music singer and songwriter, died of illness.^[6]

^ "Kiwi music legend Bill Sevesi has died". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ Ropati, Ashley (29 September 2016). "APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2016: Kiwi music's big winners". Stuff. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ "Star claims racism, gives away award". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ "Bic Runga Celebrated with 2016 NZ Herald Legacy Award". New Zealand Music Awards. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ "Goebel's clip wins Video of the Year at AMAs". NZ Herald. 15 October 2023. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
^ Brandle, Lars (29 November 2016). "Ray Columbus, New Zealand Music Legend, Dies at 74". Billboard. Retrieved 14 October 2023.