Essential New Zealand Albums

Nick Bollinger presents picks from his book '100 Essential New Zealand Albums'.

Presented and produced by Nick Bollinger

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Nick Bollinger

Presenter, Producer and Writer
Zen Yates-Fill
Executive Producer
William Saunders
Audio Engineer, Season 4
Phil Benge
Audio Engineer, Season 4

Adapted from the book 100 Essential Albums, by Nick Bollinger, published by Awa Press.

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