Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa reflects on her professional achievements and personal life over the years.
Winner of 1965 Melbourne Sun Aria (PHOTO: Supplied)
Kiri Te Kanawa met the Queen after a 1970 Dunedin concert. (PHOTO: Supplied)
Performing on stage. (PHOTO: Supplied)
2004 Gala Concert at Aotea Centre to launch the Kiri Te Kanawa Foundation. (PHOTO: Supplied)
Dame Kiri after being appointed a member of the Order of the Companions of Honour, 2018 (PHOTO: Supplied)
Receiving the Gold Medal of the Academy of Achievement from Awards Council member Dame Julie Andrews during the 45th International Achievement Summit - June 2006 (PHOTO: Supplied)
Kiri Te Kanawa at her home with foundation students - May, 2018. (PHOTO: Supplied)
Dame Kiri Te Kanawa with her grandson Luther. (PHOTO: Jae Frew)
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