2026 : 05 May Aotearoa Music Photo Award

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.

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Francesca Brugnoli;The way music therapy activates diverse brain systems can help with a range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social challenges in both children and adults.; Photo Essay: The magic of music therapy. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Francesca Brugnoli;The magic of music therapy.;Photo Essay: The magic of music therapy. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Francesca Brugnoli;Music has a unique and positive effect on our brains and bodies.;Photo Essay: The magic of music therapy. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Francesca Brugnoli; For Dean, connection doesn’t really happen through words. Dean during a music therapy session with his therapist Rachel Foxell at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre in Auckland. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Francesca Brugnoli; Rhythm connects us to our deepest sense of safety. Dean during a music therapy session at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre in Auckland. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Francesca Brugnoli; For children like Dean, it’s in these safe places that magic can happen; Dean during a music therapy session at the Raukatauri Music Therapy Centre in Auckland. Originally produced for E Tangata, this documentary photo essay explores connection and healing through music therapy.
Bevan Triebels; Cinematic Like an Actress;Foley performing recently at the Darkroom Christchurch, getting up close and personal
Morgan Hide; Summer Thieves; Trusts Arena 10/4/26
Bevan Triebels; Karate Kick; Coast Arcade in full flight at the James Hay Theatre
Bevan Triebels; Tormented; The emotional intensity of Sean Wheeler

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