Topp Twins named Arts Foundation Icons

Friday 7 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sat 8 Aug, 4:00am

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The Topp Twins have been awarded the Arts Foundation’s Icon Whakamana Hiranga honour. Dame Lynda Topp paid tribute to her late sister, Jools Topp, during the recognition of the duo as significant New Zealand artists.

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First reported by 1News, Fri 7 Aug, 5:22pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 11 hours

1NewsFri 7 Aug, 5:22pm

'Amazing and extremely sad' - Topp Twins among arts honourees (opens in new tab)
Waikato TimesSat 8 Aug, 4:00am

‘Get out there and live’: Dame Lynda Topp on fulfilling sister Jools’ final wish (opens in new tab)