
Dame Lynda Topp
Dame Lynda Topp, a celebrated figure in New Zealand's music scene, made headlines with a poignant speech at the Aotearoa Music Awards, passionately advocating for increased arts funding while mourning the recent loss of her twin sister, Dame Jools Topp.
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Dame Lynda Topp has been through a traumatic experience recently.
Letters: Sad state of cemetery disappointing for those with loved ones buried thereThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-06-02
Dame Lynda Topp made an impassioned plea for more arts funding at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
Media Insider: RNZ shake-up: New board chair, directors revealed; Who’s in line to be CEO?; PR boss: ‘All the big ad agencies are morphing into PR stunt agencies’The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-05-29



















