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- ↑ Thomson, J.M. (1990) "Biographical Dictionary of New Zealand Composers"
- ↑ "CANZ Awards | Composers Association of New Zealand". Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ↑ "CANZ Awards | Composers Association of New Zealand". Archived from the original on 18 July 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
