We've just launched a NZ Music Month topic on our history website which might be of interest - including '31 reasons to love NZ music' - a page we will be adding to throughout the month.

check it out:
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4506 - home
http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/node/4440 - 31 reasons

cheers
Jamie