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People's Choice Prize by Harvey Norman 2026 winner -

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Cease and Desist at Big Fan by Sandy Hughes. Congratulations.

People's Choice prize by Harvey Norman is decided by public vote, highest number of 5 star votes wins at closing, most legit single votes after audit of the count is the winner.

Aaron Christiansen;Devilskin at Homegrown 14th of March 2026;Photo Essay 1 of 6

Aaron Christiansen;Devilskin at Homegrown 14th of March 2026;Photo Essay 2 of 6

Aaron Christiansen;Devilskin at Homegrown 14th of March 2026;Photo Essay 3 of 6

Aaron Christiansen; Delaney Davidson, The Yard 10/07/2025; muzic.nz

Aaron Christiansen; Hoon, Hamtown Smakdown 13/12/2025; muzic.nz

Aaron Christiansen; Scream by Tulips, Hamtown Smakdown 13/12/2025; muzic.nz

Liam Scrivener; Happy Again; Man dances in the rain, Cuba Street (2026)

Liam Scrivener; Reflection; Man inspects the records in the window at Slow Boat, Wellington (2026)

Liam Scrivener; Flow; Jazz band performs at Undercurrent, Wellington (2026)

Liam Scrivener; Advantage; Man plays chess with two boys, Wellington (2026)

Sophie Graham; Pretty as a picture; I love the energy and aura of this photo, Jessie Murph was so fun to shoot.

Megan Too;Biffy Clyro at Auckland Town Hall, 15 April 2026;I'd never heard of Biffy Clyro(!) but was immediately captivated by the energy and charisma of their frontman, Simon Neil.