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Since 1926 APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) has been making life a little easier for songwriters, composers and music users. New Zealand copyright law makes songwriters and composers the exclusive owners of their original music and lyrics. Nobody else can use their work without getting their permission first, and if necessary, paying a royalty for this use. This is where APRA steps in. APRA is a not-for-profit organisation that collects royalties on behalf of its 44,000+ members including over 5,000 New Zealand members, and by agreement, for all the copyright owners around the world.

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10:42AM
APRA Endorses Strong Copyright message APRA, the organisation that represents the New Zealand’s music writing community, is encouraged by the government’s recent strong copyright message. 242 views

7:27AM
Announcing the 2011 APRA NZ Professional Development Award recipients The Professional Development Awards (PDAs) are a permanent fixture on the APRA cultural calendar. 354 views

6:32AM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2010: The Winners The APRA Silver Scroll Award, New Zealand's most prestigious song writing award has been presented for the 45th time tonight at a star studded event at Auckland's Town Hall. 390 views

8:43AM
APRA to induct pioneering New Zealand pop band the fourmyula into the New Zealand music hall of fame The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame celebrates and pays tribute to the legendary music figures that have shaped, influenced and advanced popular music in New Zealand. 344 views

7:40AM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2010: Announcing the finalists APRA (the Australasian Performing Right Association) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2010 APRA Silver Scroll Award; New Zealand’s most prestigious award recognising outstanding creative excellence in songwriting and composition. 319 views

9:20AM
APRA Children's Song of the Year for 2010 – 'Home Sweet Home' by Claudia Gunn Claudia Gunn of has won her second APRA Children’s Song of the Year award with ‘Home Sweet Home’. 427 views

12:17PM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards: Announcing the Top 20 New Zealand Songs Of The Year Now in its 45th year the APRA Silver Scroll Award is New Zealand’s pre-eminent songwriting award; and as an event, it is a highlight on the nation’s music industry calendar, an evening of unique collaborations and performances. 451 views

2:09PM
APRA Children's Music Awards & the finalists are... Launched in 2008 to celebrate the growth and strength of children's music in New Zealand, the APRA Children's Song of the Year and What Now Children's Video of the Year recognise New Zealand children's music for what it is: a rich variety of fantastic fun for kids and parents alike. 458 views

7:31AM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2009: The Winners Tonight, the music industry’s most prestigious songwriting prize was presented for the very first time in the Garden City of Christchurch. 489 views

1:55PM
New Zealand Music Hall of Fame 2009 - Announcing new inductees: Hirini Melbourne and Richard Nunns The New Zealand Music Hall of Fame honours and celebrates those who have made a significant contribution to New Zealand through music. 970 views

6:50AM
Maitreya Finalist For APRA Maioha Award At This Year's Silver Scrolls Hailing from Christchurch, maitreya (Jamie Greenslade) is an MC with a mood and a message to renew the faith of Hip Hop heads worldwide. 701 views

8:26AM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2009: Announcing the finalists Now in its 44th year the APRA Silver Scroll is New Zealand’s most prestigious and influential music award. 475 views

8:31AM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2009: Announcing the Top 20 New Zealand Songs Of The Year   Presented since 1965 the APRA Silver Scroll Award is New Zealand’s pre-eminent songwriting award; and as an event, it is a highly anticipated evening of unique collaborations and performances. 977 views

7:56PM
Songwriters Encouraged by Government Copyright Proposal APRA, the Australasian Performing Right Association, representing over 7000 New Zealand songwriters and music publishers is encouraged by the Government’s efforts to stem online copyright infringement and encourage a digital economy for content creators. 382 views

5:22PM
APRA Childrens Music Awards  the finalists are In 2008 APRA launched two awards with the intention of recognising New Zealand children’s music for what it is: a rich variety of fantastic fun for kids and parents alike. 547 views

6:24AM
Attack on Copyright Laws Refuted Recent attacks on New Zealand’s new copyright laws are mischievous and ill-advised. 667 views

5:22AM
APRA Silver Scroll Award Winner Announced Tonight, the music industrys most prestigious songwriting prize, the APRA Silver Scroll was presented for the 43rd time. 1063 views

5:45PM
Childrens music award finalists announced The status and recognition of children's music in New Zealand is about to be raised with the announcement of the finalists for inaugural awards: the APRA Children’s Song of the Year and the What Now Children’s Video of the Year. 504 views

5:33PM
Announcing two new music awards To celebrate the growth of children's music in New Zealand, APRA are proud to announce two new awards. 521 views

11:13PM
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2007 It’s with delight that APRA announces the Silver Scroll winner of 2007 is BROOKE FRASER . 2580 views

9:29AM
New Zealand Music Hall of Fame The Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) and the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) are proud to announce that they will now join forces to co-present the NEW ZEALAND MUSIC HALL OF FAME. 419 views