The 2014 New Zealand Music Awards was the 49th holding of the annual ceremony featuring awards for musical recording artists based in or originating from New Zealand.
[1] The awards show was screened on channel Four, the first time the event was broadcast live.
[3] The Critics Choice showcase and award presentation were held on 29 October at the King's Arms in Auckland.
The first was awarded in January, with the Tui for Best Folk Album presented at the Auckland Folk Festival in Kumeu to Auckland duo Tattletale Saints for their album How Red Is the Blood.
[8] The Best Country Music Album Tui was presented in May at the New Zealand Country Music Awards in Gore to Kaylee Bell for her album Heart First.