Pacific Music Awards


The Pacific Music Awards are an annual New Zealand music award ceremony since 2005 that honours excellence in Pacific music in New Zealand. The awards honour musicians who primarily work in the Pacific Island style of music from the Cook Islands, Fiji, Niue, Samoa, Tonga, Tokelau or Tuvalu, and also in urban and gospel genre categories.

Organisation

The Pacific Music Awards are run by the Pacific Music Awards Committee, which was founded in 2004 with the goal of establishing and running an annual awards for the Pacific music community in New Zealand. The inaugural event was part of the Pasifika Festival, and after that has been separate. In 2008 a charitable trust was registered called the Pacific Music Awards Trust. In 2022 the Trust's Officers were: Sina Wendt, Petrina Togi-Sa'ena, Ngaire Fuata, Pati Umaga and the Reverend Muamua Strickson – Pua. The purpose is stated as: "To create and manage an event that acknowledges the success of Pacific artists, celebrates and promotes excellence in Pacific Music and encourages young Pacific musicians to aspire to a high level of achievement."

Awards

As of the 2014, 12 awards are given. The Best Pacific Music Album award is part of the annual Recording Industry Association of New Zealand New Zealand Music Awards. Previously called the Polynesian Music Tui award, the award was renamed and the presentation was moved to the Pacific Music Awards in 2005. The Tui trophy is one of three genre awards that are presented at specialist award ceremonies, separate from the main New Zealand Music Awards ceremony, however the winner is also recognised at the main NZMA ceremony later in the year.
The Pacific Music Awards also include the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to an individual or group who has made a significant contribution to Pacific music, and the Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award, which honours an upcoming individual or group.

2005 Pacific Music Awards

The 2005 awards were held on Friday 11 March 2005 as part of the annual Pasifika Festival held in Western Springs, Auckland. Hip hop artist Tha Feelstyle won three of the six contestable awards. The Lifetime Achievement Award was given to producer and community figure Phil Fuemana, who died two weeks before the ceremony.
'''Winners and nominees'''

2006 Pacific Music Awards

The 2006 awards were held on Friday 12 May 2006 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. The awards were moved from March to May to coincide with New Zealand Music Month. No longer held as part of the Pasifika festival, the awards venue moved to the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau. The Phillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award was added, in honour of the late music producer.
Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
Sponsor
  • Annie Puletiuatoa – Childhood
  • *Rosita Vai – Golden
  • *Sara-Jane Auva'a – Rejoice
Sponsored by NZ Music Industry Commission
  • Dei Hamo – First Edition
  • *King Kapisi – Dominant Species
  • *Savage – Moonshine
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Mt Vaea – Mama
  • *Beatrootz – "No DJz"
  • *Cydel – "Luv Iz"
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Dei Hamo – First Edition
  • *King Kapisi – Dominant Species
  • *Savage – Moonshine
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Savage – "Swing"
  • *Beatrootz – "No DJz"
  • *Cydel – "Luv Iz"
    		• Sponsor
  • Mt Vaea Band – Mama
  • *JXN & LavaBoyKila – First off the Blane
  • *Annie Puletiuatoa – Childhood
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Bill Sevesi
    		• No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Richard Recalde

    • 2007 Pacific Music Awards

    The 2007 awards were held on Thursday 31 May 2007 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. Boy band Spacifix won three of the six contestable awards.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Counties Manukau DHB/Smokefree
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Industry Commission
  • Chong Nee – "Just Getting By On Love"
  • *JXN – "Fuata Niue"
  • *PNC – Rookie Card
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Spacifix – Much Love
  • *Ill Semantics – Good Musik
  • *Nesian Mystik – Freshmen
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Chong Nee – Just Getting By On Love
  • *Ill Semantics – Good Musik
  • *PNC – Rookie Card
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Spacifix – "Gotta Get Like This"
  • *Aaradhna – "I Love You Too"
  • *Vaniah Toloa – "Tukua"
    		• Sponsor
  • Spacifix – Much Love
  • *Amene – In Your Name We Pray
  • *Vaniah Toloa – Tukua
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    No finalists were announced in this category.
  • The Yandall Sisters
    		• No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Vela Manusaute

    • 2008 S3 Pacific Music Awards

    From 2008 to 2010, the awards were known as the S3 Pacific Music Awards, with the Pacific road safety organisation S3 the naming-rights sponsor for three years. The 2008 awards were held on Thursday 29 May 2008 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau. A new People's Choice category was added to the awards, with the public voting on the shortlist of all finalists on the PMA website.

    2009 S3 Pacific Music Awards

    The 2009 S3 Pacific Music Awards were held on Saturday 23 May 2009 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland. Pop group Nesian Mystik won the most awards, with four wins. An award for Best Pacific Gospel Album was added to the honours.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Pacific Blue
    • Ladi6 – Time Is Not Much
    • *Angela Afeaki – Tongan Rendezvous
    • *Iva Lamkum – Iva Lamkum EP
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • Devolo – Heaven & Hell
  • *Mareko – White Sunday 2: The Book of Mark
  • *Vince Harder – "Strobe Light"
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Nesian Mystik – Elevator Musiq
  • *Cydel – "There"s a Place"
  • *Horsemen Family – My Shout
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Nesian Mystik – Elevator Musiq
  • *Devolo – Heaven & Hell
  • *Ladi6 – Time Is Not Much
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Nesian Mystik – "Nesian 101"

    • *Angela Afeaki – "Happy Happy Tonga"
    • *Ladi6 – "Walk Right Up"
    		Sponsored by S³
  • Nesian Mystik – "Elevator Musiq"
  • *Angela Afeaki – "Tongan Rendezvous"
  • *Ladi6 – "Time is Not Much"
    • Best Pacific Gospel AlbumPeople's Choice Best Pacific Artist Award
    Sponsor
  • Oyster Music – The Gospel According to...
  • *St Pauls Methodist Church Otara – 2008 Choir
  • *South Auckland Community Church Band – Set Us Free
    		• Sponsored by Manukau City Council
  • South Auckland Community Church Band
  • *Angela Afeaki
  • *Cydel
  • *Devolo
  • *Horsemen Family
  • *Iva Lamkum
  • *Ladi6
  • *Mareko
  • *Nesian Mystik
  • *Oyster Entertainment
  • *St Paul's Methodist Church Otara
  • *Vince Harder
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    Sponsored by Manukau Institute of Technology
  • Tigilau Ness
    		• No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Sweet & Irie

    • 2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards

    The 2010 S3 Pacific Music Awards were held on Saturday 29 May 2010 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. South Auckland group Three Houses Down took out two prizes. The People's Choice Award was not given in 2010 due to "an
    irregularity in the voting which compromised the results." A new prize was introduced for the most Radio Airplay.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Pacific Blue
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • J. Williams – Young Love
  • *Malcolm Lakatani – Quote Unquote
  • *Savage – Savage Island
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Te Vaka – Haoloto
  • *Smashproof – The Weekend
  • *Three Houses Down – Break Out
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Savage – Savage Island
  • *J. Williams – Young Love
  • *Smashproof – The Weekend
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Three Houses Down – "Kanikapila"
  • *Malcolm Lakatani – "Nukututaha"
  • *Te Vaka – "Te Mavaega"
    		• Sponsored by S³
  • Three Houses Down – Break Out
  • *Savage – Savage Island
  • *Te Vaka – Haoloto
    • Best Pacific Gospel AlbumRadio Airplay Award
    Sponsored by Manukau City Council
  • Ivoga Green & Niu Ta"ala – Quiet Intensity
  • *Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust -
    • Taofi Lologo Tolu, Tau Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau"
    • *Purpose Defined – Called To Battle
    		Sponsored by NZ On AirNo finalists were announced in this category.
    Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category.
    		No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Luap

    • 2011 Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards

    In 2011 the awards were known as the Polynesian Blue Pacific Music Awards after airline Polynesian Blue became the naming rights sponsor. The awards were held on 28 May 2011 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre. A new award for Best Pacific Language was introduced.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Nautilus Foundation
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • Vince Harder – "Say This With Me"
  • *J. Williams – "You Got Me"
  • *Young Sid – What Doesn"t Kill Me
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Nesian Mystik – 99AD
  • *The Hypnotics – The Hypnotics EP
  • *Pacific Underground – Island Summer
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Ladi6 – The Liberation Of...
  • *Nesian Mystik – 99AD
  • *Vince Harder – "Say This With Me"
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Nesian Mystik – "Sun Goes Down"

    		• Sponsored by Polynesian Blue
    Best Pacific Gospel AlbumRadio Airplay Award
    Sponsor
  • Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust Choir -
    • Lologo Tapu Tokiofa Mutalau – Niue. Taofi Lologo 4
    • *Harbourside & Various Artists – A Very Kiwi Christmas
    • *JMA Productions & Various Artists – Reflections of the Soul
    		SponsorNo finalists were announced in this category.
    Best Pacific LanguagePeoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award
    Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika
  • Koile – "Te Hua"
  • *Pacific Underground – Island Summer
  • *Taura Mani – I Runga Taua
    		• Sponsored by Auckland Council
  • Nesian Mystik
  • *Adeaze
  • *Bella Kalolo
  • *Erakah
  • *Harbourside & Various Artists
  • *The Hypnotics
  • *J. Williams
  • *JMA Productions & Various Artists
  • *Koile
  • *Ladi6
  • *Mutalau Ululauta Matahefonua Trust Choir
  • *Pacific Underground
  • *Taura Mani
  • *Tha Feelstyle
  • *Vince Harder
  • *Young Sid
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category.
    		No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Grace Ikenasio

    • 2012 Pacific Music Awards

    The 2012 awards were held on 31 May 2012 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. Auckland R&B duo Adeaze won three awards. The 2012 awards did not have a naming-rights sponsor. The Radio Airplay Award category was dropped from the awards.

    2013 Pasefika Proud Pacific Music Awards

    The 2013 awards were held on 30 May 2013 at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre in Auckland. From 2013 the awards are known as the Pasefika Proud Pacific Music Awards, with the government-run Family & Community Services community support programme Pasefika Proud the new naming-rights sponsor. The Best Pacific Gospel Album was dropped from the 2013 awards, the Radio Airplay Award category was added back, and new category Best Pacific Music Video was added. The theme for the year's awards is "honouring Pacific women". The awards were dominated by Aaradhna, who won six awards.
    Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Nautilus Foundation
    • Aaradhna – Treble & Reverb
    • *Iva Lamkum – Black Eagle
    • *Ria – The One
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • Swiss – Slow Wind
  • *Savage – Mayhem & Miracles
  • *Vaniah Toloa – Tofi O Tamatane
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Tomorrow People – One
  • *Home Brew – Home Brew
  • *The Hypnotics – Give It Time
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Aaradhna – Treble & Reverb
  • *Iva Lamkum – Black Eagle
  • *Swiss – Slow Wind
    • APRA Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsor
  • Aaradhna – Wake Up
  • *Iva Lamkum – Doo Bop
  • *Swiss – Slow Wind
    		• Sponsored by Pasefika Proud
  • Aaradhna – Treble & Reverb
  • *Home Brew – Home Brew
  • *Tomorrow People – One
    • Best Pacific LanguageBest Pacific Music Video
    Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika
  • Vaniah Toloa – Tofi O Tamatane
  • *Mangere Congregational Church of Jesus – Ia Outou Vivi'I
  • *Mr Tanoa – My Sweat & Tears
    		• Sponsored by NZ On Air
  • Aaradhna – Lorena Bobbitt
  • *Iva Lamkum – Doo Bop
  • *Vince Harder – Far From Here
    • Radio Airplay AwardPeoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award
    Sponsored by NZ On Air
    1. Aaradhna – "Wake Up"
    2. Brooke Fraser "Something in the Water"
    3. Swiss "Slow Wind"
    4. Deach feat. Jae'O "Slow It Down"
    5. Donell Lewis feat. Fortafy "Missing My Love"
    		Sponsored by Auckland Council
    • Swiss – Slow Wind
    • *Aaradhna – Treble & Reverb
    • *Home Brew – Home Brew
    • *Iva Lamkum – Black Eagle
    • *Mangere Congregational Church of Jesus – Ia Outou Vivi'I
    • *Mr Tanoa – My Sweat & Tears
    • *Ria – The One
    • *Savage – Mayhem & Miracles
    • *The Hypnotics – Give It Time
    • *Tomorrow People – One
    • *Vaniah Toloa – Tofi O Tamatane
    • *Vince Harder – Far From Here
    Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Mavis Rivers
    		• No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Cilla

    • 2014 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

    The 2014 awards were held on Thursday 8 May 2014 at the Vodafone Events Centre in Auckland. The awards were known as the Vodafone Pacific Music Awards, with Vodafone New Zealand as the new naming-rights sponsor. The Radio Airplay award was again dropped from the 2014 awards, and the new category Best International Pacific Artist was added. The event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the awards.
    Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Trillian Trust
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • David Dallas – Falling Into Place
  • * Mark Vanilau – Dark Horizon
  • * Swiss – Lucky Man
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Sol3 Mio – Sol3 Mio
  • * BrownHill – First Love
  • * Tomorrow People – One.5
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • David Dallas – Runnin'
  • * King Kapisi – "Crush"
  • * Ladi6 – "Ikarus"
    • Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsored by APRA
  • Mark Vanilau – "Giant of the Sea"
  • * David Dallas – Runnin'
  • * Ladi6 – "Ikarus"
    		• Sponsored by Auckland Council
  • Sol3 Mio – Sol3 Mio
  • * David Dallas – Falling Into Place
  • * Ladi6 – Automatic
    • Best Pacific LanguageBest Pacific Music Video
    Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika
  • Kelemete & Kiligi Ta"ale – Penina Lalelei o Samoa
  • * Fiafia Band – "Pepelo"
  • * YFC Alumni NZ Choir – "Amuia le Tagata"
    		• Sponsored by NZ On Air
  • King Kapisi – "Crush"
  • * David Dallas – Runnin'
  • * Ladi6 – "Ikarus"
    • Best International Pacific Artist AwardPeoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award
    Sponsored by Flava
  • Fiji Born & Raised II – "The ReBirth"
  • * Kalaga'la – "Aimons Nous"
  • * Spawnbreezie – "Perfect"
    		• Sponsored by Vodafone NZ
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category.
    		No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Musical Island Boys

    • 2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

    The 2015 awards were held on Saturday 13 June at the Vodafone Events Centre. Auckland duo Cydel won three awards and rap trio Smashproof won two awards. The Radio Airplay Award was brought back and a Special Recognition Award was presented to popera trio Sol3 Mio.
    Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.
    Best Pacific Female Artist AwardBest Pacific Male Artist
    Sponsored by Virgin Australia
    • Erakah – Organised Chaos
    • * Lole Usoalii-Hickey – "Get Over"
    • * Mz J – "Sparkle"
    		Sponsored by NZ Music Commission
  • TJ Taotua – Magnified
  • * K.One – "I Wanna Tell You"
  • * King Kapisi – "Welcome Back"
    • Best Pacific GroupBest Pacific Urban Artist
    Sponsored by Radio 531PI
  • Cydel – Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
  • * Three Houses Down – "On My Heart"
  • * Tomorrow People – "Again & Again"
    		• Sponsored by Niu FM
  • Cydel – Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
  • * Sid Diamond – "Speakers Blown"
  • * Team Dynamite – Shepherds Delight
    • Best Pacific SongBest Pacific Music Album — Tui Award
    Sponsored by APRA
  • Smashproof – "Survivors"
  • * Andrew Faleatua – "Samoa Forever"
  • * Cydel – "I Love You"
  • * Team Dynamite – "Coconut Lime"
    		• Sponsored by Recorded Music NZ
  • Cydel – Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy
  • * Team Dynamite – Shepherds Delight
  • * Fiafia Band – Siva Siva Maia
    • Best Pacific LanguageBest Pacific Music Video
    Sponsored by Tagata Pasifika
  • Word of Life South Auckland Choir – "Toele I La'u auaunaga"
  • * Aumua Toafa Ai'i Te'o – "It"s my turn – O lo'u taimi"
  • * Fiafia Band – "Siva Siva Maia"
    		• Sponsored by NZ On Air
  • Smashproof – "Survivors"
  • * Coco Solid – "Heaven's Gate"
  • * Team Dynamite – "Coconut Lime"
    • Best International Pacific Artist AwardPeoples Choice Best Pacific Artist Award
    Sponsored by Flava
  • Maryanne Ito – "Waking Up"
  • * Common Kings – "Before You Go"
  • * Mahi – "Kissing You"
    		• Sponsored by Vodafone NZ
  • Three Houses Down – "On My Heart"
  • * Andrew Faleatua – "Samoa Forever"
  • * Aumua Toafa Ai'i Te'o – "Its my turn – O lo'u taimi"
  • * Coco Solid – "Heaven"s Gate"
  • * Common Kings – "Before You Go"
  • * Cydel – "Memoirs of a Midnight Cowboy"/"I Love You"
  • * Erakah – "Organised Chaos"
  • * Fiafia Band – "Siva Siva Maia"
  • * K.One – "I Wanna Tell You"
  • * King Kapisi – "Welcome Back"
  • * Lifestyle – "Your Will Be Done"
  • * Lole Usoalii-Hickey – "Get Over"
  • * Mahi – "Kissing You"
  • * Maryanne Ito – "Waking Up"
  • * Mz J – "Sparkle"
  • * Sid Diamond – "Speakers Blown"
  • * Smashproof – "Survivors"
  • * Team Dynamite – "Shepherds Delight"/"Coconut Lime"
  • * TJ Taotua – "Magnified"
  • * Tomorrow People – "Again & Again"
  • * Word of Life South Auckland Choir – "Toele I La'u auaunaga"
    • Lifetime Achievement AwardPhillip Fuemana Most Promising Artist Award
    Sponsored by Manukau Institute of TechnologyNo finalists were announced in this category.
    		No finalists were announced in this category.
  • Donell Lewis
    • Special Recognition AwardRadio Airplay Award
    No finalists were announced in this category.
    		Sponsored by NZ On AirNo finalists were announced in this category.

    2016 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards

    The 2016 awards were held on Thursday 9 June at the Vodafone Events Centre. The theme for 2016 was "Don't forget your history, nor your destiny". R&B singer Vince Harder won three awards, and Pacific performance group Te Vaka won two. The Best Pacific Gospel Artist category was awarded for the first time since 2012, and new category Best Producer was added to the awards.
    Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

    2017 awards

    Best Pacific Group – Three Houses Down
    Best Pacific Male Artist – KINGS
    Best Pacific Female Artist – Aaradhna
    Best Pacific Urban Artist – KINGS
    Best Pacific Song – 'Brown Girl' by Aaradhna
    Best Pacific Language Song – 'Tulou Tagaloa' by Olivia Foa'i
    Best Pacific Gospel Artist – Annie Grace
    Best Pacific Music Video – 'Welcome to the Jungle' – Aaradhna.  Directed by Sophie Findlay
    Best International Pacific Artist – J Boog
    Best Producer – KINGS
    NZ on Air Radio Airplay Award – KINGS
    Lifetime Achievement Award – Brother Love
    Phil Fuemana Award for Most Promising Artist – Tommy Nee
    People's Choice Best Pacific Artist Award – Three Houses Down ft General Fiyah
    Special Recognition Award – Outstanding Achievement – Opetaia Foa'i

    2018 awards

    Best Pacific Female Artist Award: Ladi6 "Royal Blue 3000 EP"
    NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist Award: Noah Slee "Otherland"
    Pacific Media Network Best Pacific Urban Artist Award: Noah Slee "Otherland"
    Pacific Media Network Best Pacific Group Award: Tomorrow People "Lock Me Up"
    NZ On Air Best Pacific Music Video Award: Samson Rambo "Here To Stay"
    APRA Best Pacific Song Award: General Fiyah "Here To Stay"
    SunPix Best Pacific Language: Tomorrow People "Sa"ili Le Alofa"
    Auckland Council Best Pacific Gospel Artist Award: EFKS Te Atatu Junior Youth – "Fa"afetai Le Atua"
    Flava Best International Pacific Artist Award: Tenelle "For The Lovers"
    Recorded Music NZ Best Pacific Music Album Award: Ladi6 "Royal Blue 3000 EP"
    SIT/MAINZ Best Producer Award: Parks, Brandan Haru & Julien Dyne "Royal Blue 3000 EP"
    Vodafone People's Choice Award: General Fiyah
    NZ On Air Radio Airplay Award: Brooke Fraser "Therapy"
    NZ On Air Streaming Award: Kings "We"ll Never Know"
    Philip Fuemana Most Promising Pacific Artist: Poetik
    Special Recognition Award For Outstanding Achievement: Otara Music & Arts Centre
    Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award: Punialava"a

    2019 awards

    Auckland Council Best Pacific Female Artist Award: Razé – "Not About You"
    NZ Music Commission Best Pacific Male Artist Award: Kings – Lov3 & 3go
    PMN Best Pacific Group Award: Tomorrow People – BBQ Reggae
    PMN Best Pacific Gospel Artist Award: Adeaze – A Mother's Love
    Base FM NZ & Island Base FM Samoa Best Pacific Hip Hop Artist Award: SWIDT – The Most Electrifying
    Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist Award: Razé – "Not About You"
    Pato Entertainment Best Pacific Roots/Reggae Artist: Tomorrow People – BBQ Reggae
    Flava Best International Pacific Artist Award: Jaro Local – Dakini Tangarareh
    SIT/MAINZ Best Producer Award: Kings & 10A  – Lov3 & 3go
    NZ On Air Best Pacific Music Video: Villette "Money" – Directed by Parker Howell, Baron VR
    APRA Best Pacific Song: Kings – "6 Figures" Written by Kingdon Chapple-Wilson
    SunPix Best Pacific Language: Punialava"a Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow O ananafi, O nei ma Taeao
    Recorded Music NZ Best Pacific Music Album Award: Tomorrow People – BBQ Reggae
    Phillip Fuemana Award – Most Promising Pacific Artist: Melodownz
    NZ On Air Radio Airplay Award: WINNER: General Fiyah feat Three Houses Down – "Here To Stay"
    NZ On Air Streaming Award: Kings – "Don"t Worry About It"
    SunPix People's Choice Award – Best Pacific Artist: Tomorrow People
    Manukau Institute of Technology Lifetime Achievement Award: Her Majesty Queen Sālote Tupou lll

    2020 awards

    Best Pacific Female Artist: Olivia Foa"i – "Candid"
    Best Pacific Male Artist: Poetik – "Hamofied 2" EP
    Best Pacific Group: Church & AP – "Teeth"
    Best Pacific Music Video: Disciple Pati – The Boy Who Cried Woman
    Best Pacific Song: Lani Alo – Alo I Ou Faiva
    Best Pacific Language: Olivia Foa"i – "Candid"
    Best Pacific Hip Hop Artist: Church & AP – "Teeth"
    Best Pacific Soul/R&B Artist: Jordan Gavet – "Hesitation"
    Best Pacific Roots/Reggae Artist: Tomorrow People     – Fever feat. Fiji
    Best Pacific Gospel Artist: Lani Alo     – Alo I Ou Faiva
    Best International Pacific Artist: Josh Tatofi
    Best Pacific Music Album: Olivia Foa"I – "Candid"
    Best Producer: Dera Meelan
    Phillip Fuemana Award – Most Promising Pacific Artist: Victor J Sefo
    Radio Airplay Award: Church & AP –     Ready or Not
    Streaming Award: Kings –     6 Figures''
    People's Choice Award – Best Pacific Artist: HP Boyz
    Special Recognition Award: Jawsh685
    Lifetime Achievement Award: Daniel Rae Costello

    2021 awards

    2021 Pacific Music Awards finalists and winners in bold.

    AUCKLAND COUNCIL BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST

    • Jordan Gavet – Do Better
    • Lou"ana – "Moonlight Madness"
    • Tree – "Mrs Tree"

    NZ MUSIC COMMISSION BEST PACIFIC MALE ARTIST

    • Hawkins – Can"t Leave It Alone/Streetlights/Fireflies/I Couldn"t Tell It All
    • Kings – Help Me Out
    • Melodownz – ''Fine''

    FLAVA BEST PACIFIC GROUP

    • Church & AP – "At Thy Feet"
    • Shepherds Reign – Aiga
    • STNDRD – "Keep it STNDRD"
    • Team Dynamite – Dragon Fruit ft. '''Louis Baker'''

    NZ ON AIR BEST PACIFIC MUSIC VIDEO

    • Kings – Help Me Out – directed by Kings
    • Tree – Afio Ane Loa – directed by Tree Manu & Quincy Filiga
    • Vallé – Trip Advisor – directed by '''Jadon Calvert'''

    APRA BEST PACIFIC SONG

    • Jawsh 685 – Savage Love – written by Joshua Nanai, Phil Greiss, Jason Derulo, Jacob Kasher Hindlin
    • Kings – Help Me Out – written by Kingdon Chapple-Wilson, Matt Sadgrove, Sam Eriwata, Joel Latimer
    • Team Dynamite – Dragon Fruit ft Louis Baker – written by Tony Sihamau, Lance Fepuleai, Harry Huavi, Louis Baker

    SUNPIX BEST PACIFIC LANGUAGE

    • Loopy Tunes Preschool Music – Umukisia
    • Samson Squad – Taviri/Manea/Te Kuki Airani
    • Shepherds Reign – Aiga
    • Tree – "Mrs Tree"

    BASE FM NZ & ISLAND BASE FM SAMOA BEST PACIFIC HIP HOP ARTIST

    • Church & AP – "At Thy Feet"
    • Diggy Dupé – "That"s Me, That"s Team"
    • Melodownz – ''Fine''

    BEST PACIFIC SOUL/R&B ARTIST

    • Emily Muli – Self Care
    • Lepani – "In the Moment"
    • Lou"ana – "Moonlight Madness"

    BEST PACIFIC ROOTS/REGGAE ARTIST

    • Lomez Brown – "The Feels & Groove"
    • Raggadat Cris – Nay Sayers
    • Victor J Sefo – ''My Everything/Is It Bad/Want To/Like''

    531PI BEST PACIFIC GOSPEL ARTIST

    • Erakah – How You Love Me
    • Marley Sola – Lift Your Head High
    • TY – ''Never Too Far/Drive''

    NIU FM BEST INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC ARTIST

    • DJ Noiz – Amelia ft Kennyon Brown, Donell Lewis, Victor J Sefo
    • J Boog – Siva Mai feat Siaosi
    • Mr Cowboy – Daddy Toe Sau
    • Tenelle – "This Is X"

    RECORDED MUSIC NZ BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM

    • Lepani – "In the Moment"
    • Lou"ana – "Moonlight Madness"
    • Tree – "Mrs Tree"

    BEST PRODUCER

    • Jawsh 685 – Savage Love – producer: Jawsh 685
    • Lepani – "In the Moment" – producers: Lepani, Rory Noble, Ambian & Sleo, Devin Abrams
    • Lou"ana – "Moonlight Madness" – producer '''Nathan Judd'''

    2022 awards

    2022 Pacific Music Awards finalists and winners in bold.

    AUCKLAND COUNCIL BEST PACIFIC FEMALE ARTIST

    • Emily Muli – "Break"
    • Mo Etc. – Oceanbed
    • Tree – "No Fear ft Junior Soqeta"

    NZ MUSIC COMMISSION BEST PACIFIC MALE ARTIST

    • Diggy Dupé – "WEON"
    • Kings '- Raplist, "Young 4Eva"'
    • Poetik – Poetik Justice

    FLAVA BEST PACIFIC GROUP

    • SWIDT – "Seize the Day ft Savage", "Kelz Garage", "312 Day"
    • Team Dynamite – Respect The Process
    • Tomorrow People – 21

    NZ ON AIR BEST PACIFIC MUSIC VIDEO

    • Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan & P. Smith '- "Ain't The Same ft. Melodownz & Summer Vaha'akolo" – Directed by Tom Hernv and Timēna Apa'
    • House of Misfits – "Tā Te Manawa" – Directed by Abigail Dougherty
    • Vallé – "Swing Low" – directed by Connor Pritchard

    APRA BEST PACIFIC SONG

    • Kings – "Young 4Eva" – written by Kingdon Chapple-Wilson
    • Samson Squad – "Amene" – Written by Jacob Samson, Tautape Samson & Jayjay Samson
    • 'SWIDT – "Kelz Garage"'' – written by Daniel Latu, Amon McGoram, Isaiah Libeau, Lomez Brown, Samuel Verlinden'''

    SUNPIX BEST PACIFIC LANGUAGE

    • Kas Futialo – Grandmasta Kas
    • Lani Alo – "Tua i manu"
    • Samson Squad – "Kainga", "Amene"
    • Shepherds Reign – ''"Nga Ao E Rua feat. Swizl Jager""''

    BASE FM NZ & ISLAND BASE FM SAMOA BEST PACIFIC HIP HOP ARTIST

    • Poetik – Poetik Justice
    • SWIDT – "Seize the Day ft Savage", "Kelz Garage", "312 Day"
    • Team Dynamite – ''Respect The Process''

    BEST PACIFIC SOUL/R&B ARTIST

    • Emily Muli – "Break"
    • Sam V – "Wired", "Biker Boy"
    • TJ Taotua – ''Overdue''

    BEST PACIFIC ROOTS/REGGAE ARTIST

    • Foundation – "Closer"
    • Sammielz – "Okay"
    • Tomorrow People – 21
    • Victor J Sefo – ''"Pele Ea", "Ride", "Shots"''

    531PI BEST PACIFIC GOSPEL ARTIST

    • Anthem – Anthem
    • House of Misfits – "Tā Te Manawa"
    • Tree – ''"No Fear ft Junior Soqeta"''

    NIU FM BEST INTERNATIONAL PACIFIC ARTIST

    • Bina Butta & Kennyon Brown – "Lady Love"
    • Jaro Local – "Kamanda Amanda", "First Time", "Single Papa", "25 Minutes"
    • 'Lisi – "Good Life", "Dreams", "Til the Death", "Baby We On"'''''

    RECORDED MUSIC NZ BEST PACIFIC MUSIC ALBUM

    • Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan & P. Smith – The Panthers OST
    • Kings – Raplist
    • 'Tomorrow People – 21'''''

    BEST PRODUCER

    • Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan & P. Smith – The Panthers OST – producers: Diggy Dupé, choicevaughan, P Smith
    • Team Dynamite – Respect The Process – producer: Harry Huavi
    • Tomorrow People – 21– ''producers: IKON MUSIC – Avina Kelekolio, Hennie Tui, Tana Tupai''

    2025 awards

    The 2025 awards were held on 21 August at the Due Drop Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland.
    • Best Pacific Female Artist: Aaradhna – Sweet Surrender
    • Best Pacific Male Artist: Shane Walker – "Coasty Girl", "Maori in Me", "Iesu", "Let Me Be Your Man", "The Lord is Watching You", "Believe"
    • Best Pacific Group: A.R.T – "When He Was Mine ", "Easy"
    • Best Pacific Language: Opetaia Foa'i & Moana 2 Artists – "Tulou Tagaloa ", "My Wish For You, "Finding the Way", "Mana Vavau", "We"re Back, "Nuku O Kaiga"
    • Best Pacific Gospel Artist: Brotherhood Musiq – 'Open The Eyes of My Heart'
    • Best Pacific Hip Hop Artist: Kenzie from Welly – "Hold Ya Head", "Queendom"
    • Best Pacific Soul/RnB Artist: Sam V – "90's Fine", "Rolling Your Eyes"
    • Best Pacific Roots/Reggae Artist: Lomez Brown – UNDER-RATED
    • Best Pacific Music Video: Tha Movement – "The Lecture", director Samson Rambo
    • Best Producer: Astro, EDYONTHEBEAT, Sam V – "90's Fine", "Rolling Your Eyes", Sam V
    • Best Pacific Song: Shane Walker "Believe"
    • Best International Pacific Artist: The 046 – "Music is Everything", "Lifetime", "Young Free & Reckless", "Hustle Hard" "All In"
    • Best Pacific Music Album: Jordyn with a Why – ''Hibiscus Moon, Love & Justice''