Single of the Year is an Aotearoa Music Award that honours New Zealand music artists for outstanding singles. For the purpose of the award, a single is defined as a song released separately from an album, either for sale or as a music video serviced to New Zealand television.[1] The award was first awarded in 1973, following the Loxene Golden Disc award from 1965-1972. Lorde is the biggest winner in this category with four victories.
See main article: Loxene Golden Disc.
| Year | Artist | Song | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Ray Columbus & the Invaders | "Till We Kissed" | rowspan="5" |
| 1966 | Maria Dallas | "Tumblin' Down" | |
| 1967 | Mr Lee Grant | "Thanks to You" | |
| 1968 | Allison Durbin | "I Have Loved me a Man" | |
| 1969 | Shane | "Saint Paul" | |
| 1970 | Craig Scott | "Let's Get a Little Sentimental" | Solo |
| Hogsnort Rupert | "Pretty Girl" | Group and Golden Disc | |
| 1971 | Craig Scott | "Smiley" | Solo and Golden Disc |
| Chapta | "Say a Prayer" | Group | |
| 1972 | Suzanne | "Sunshine Through a Prism" | Solo |
| Creation | "Carolina" | Group and Golden Disc | |