# New Zealand lost its music media—here's what's replacing it

New Zealand's music press has collapsed, leaving local artists without dedicated coverage. In response, a new project is being built to fill that gap. The effort highlights the challenges of sustaining music journalism in a small market.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://propelmusic.co.nz/articles/the-sound-went-quiet-nz-music-media) — Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:42:29 +0000