Precise partners earn nominations at 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards

Aotearoa – April 2026

Precise would like to congratulate all the incredible artists nominated in this year’s 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards. It’s inspiring to see the depth of talent across Aotearoa continuing to shape, challenge, and uplift our music community. We’re proud to have supported 9 nominees in their 2025 releases that have earned them a collective 17 nominations this AMA season.

Ka kawe tahi, ka whakakaha i ā tātou waiata. Ngā mihi nui ki a koutou katoa e tautoko ana i te reo puoro o Aotearoa.

Te Wehi

Single of the Year – Te Tino Waiata o te Tau
For Ready To Ride (Hori Shaw & Te Wehi)

Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Te Iti Rearea o te Tau

Best Māori Artist – Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau

Best Roots Artist – Te Manu Taki Taketake o te Tau
For Ready To Ride (w. Hori Shaw), Unfortunately, Raining, Didn’t Change A Thing, OH AH, Far Far Away, Light Up, Masterly Man

MĀ

Album of the Year – Te Tino Pukaemi o te Tau
For Blame It On The Weather

Breakthrough Artist of the Year – Te Iti Rearea o te Tau

Best Māori Artist – Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau

Best Alternative Artist – Te Manu Taki Whanokē o te Tau
For Blame It On The Weather

Hori Shaw

Single of the Year – Te Tino Waiata o te Tau
For Ready To Ride (Hori Shaw & Te Wehi)

Best Māori Artist – Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau

Best Roots Artist – Te Manu Taki Taketake o te Tau
For I Know A Place, Ready To Ride (w. Te Wehi), Catch A Wave

TAWAZ

Best Māori Artist – Te Manu Taki Māori o te Tau
For Tuituia Rā (w. Chris Tamwoy & Marei), E Ipo (w. Mereana & HERA), Te Wahine (w. Emily Wurramara)

Three Houses Down

Best Roots Artist – Te Manu Taki Taketake o te Tau
For Lovers Roots

A.R.T

Best Soul/RnB Artist – Te Manu Taki Manako o te Tau
For Blank Canvas

MOHI

Mana Reo
For Ka Rea (ft. Pare)

Louisa Williamson

Best Jazz Artist – Te Manu Taki Tautito o te Tau
For Groundwork

Hamo Dell

Mana Reo
For Tā Roha

We look forward to continuing to support these artists, alongside all of our Precise whānau, in recognising their artistry.

The 2026 Aotearoa Music Awards will be held and the winning nominees announced at The Civic Theatre in Tāmaki Makaurau on Thursday 28th May, 2026.