New Zealand music’s big night – the Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards – kicked off last night with a pre-party at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland, so by the time the stars arrived at the red carpet at the Vector Arena they were well and truly in the party spirit.
Kimbra led the style stakes in her unique yellow gown, adorned with beautiful flowers. The boys didn’t disappoint either – Kiwi-born Dredd 3D movie star Karl Urban added a touch of Hollywood glam and Colin Mathura-Jeffree mixed his dapper style with rock’n’roll for the night.
By the end of the night, the event became known as the Six60 and Kimbra awards after both acts cleaned up the majority of the gongs. For photos of the exclusive pre-party, see our next issue, on sale Monday.
Annabel-Fay
Pop star Annabel Fay tweeted that she felt ‘like death’ after a bout of food poinsoning, but she still looked foxy on the red carpet
Julia-Deans
Singer Julia Deans stuck to her favourite fur – even though she attended the awards with Jon Toogood from her new band ‘The Adults.’
Jamie-Ridge
Reality star Jaimie Ridge was back in front of the cameras.
Hollie-Smith
Deck the halls: Hollie Smith added a floral headpiece to her black dress.
Elizabeth-Marvelly
Golden girl Elizabeth Marvelly smoldered on the red carpet.
Kate-Hawkesby
Former radio and TV presenter Kate hawkesby paired thigh-high boots with a little black dress.
Colin-Mathura-Jeffree
Who wears short shorts? ‘Chelsea New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker’ host Colin Mathura-Jeffree somehow made a waistcoat and shorts look rock’n’roll.
Kimbra
Yellow, but certainly not mellow, Kimbra had plenty of reason to smile – picking up five awards including the Album of the Year award.
Shavaughn-Ruakere
‘Shorty’ star Shavaughn Ruakere looked gorgeous in her red jumpsuit.
Sally-Ridge
They’re rarely ever apart, but Sally Ridge arrived separately from her daughter Jaime at the awards.
Petra-Bagust
Strike a pose: ‘Breakfast’ host Petra Bagust may have the figure of a model, but was clowning around before the show.
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Gin Wigmore got rough and ready with host Shannon Ryan on the red carpet.
Zowie
She was pretty in pink, but pop princess Zowie was also ready to rock at the party.
Karl-Urban
The party got a big thumb up from ‘Dredd 3D’ star Karl Urban
Keisha-Castle-Hughes
Keisha Castle-Hughes was ready to party
Kate Hawkesby
