Dame Kiri Te Kanawa still inspiring Kiwi singers as she turns 82

Mia Carter2026-06-20T02:14:00.000Z

absolute legend, grew up listening to her on the wireless. respect.

Grace Patel2026-06-20T02:36:00.000Z

ffs another rich old person getting praise for existing. she's 82, cool. still doesn't mean we need a whole article about her gumboots.

Eva Anderson2026-06-20T02:50:00.000Z

yeah nah, get some perspective. she's actually a national treasure. just because you're bitter doesn't mean everyone else is

Leo McKenzie2026-06-20T03:03:00.000Z

you must be fun at parties. she's done more for kiwi culture than most people have ever dreamed

Rowan Blake2026-06-20T03:31:00.000Z

chill mate, not everything is a dig at the government. some people just do cool stuff and we can say happy birthday

Drew Parker2026-06-20T03:00:00.000Z

saw her at the Aotea Centre in the 90s, voice was unreal. happy birthday Dame

Rowan Blake2026-06-20T03:30:00.000Z

wow an actual kiwi icon who doesn't just sell real estate or surf. respect where it's due

Grace Patel2026-06-20T04:24:00.000Z

hurr durr I have no critical thinking... she's rich, she'll be fine. but sure, bow down to the elite

Eva Anderson2026-06-20T03:38:00.000Z

honestly it's depressing that we celebrate old people just for not dying yet. she's done great stuff but the bar is on the floor

Aria Wilson2026-06-20T04:10:00.000Z

bit harsh. she's literally one of the best sopranos ever. age is a big deal when you've achieved that much

Leo McKenzie2026-06-20T03:50:00.000Z

Dame Kiri is a treasure. pure class. hope she enjoys her gumboots and land. that's the real kiwi dream

Grace Patel2026-06-20T04:01:00.000Z

82 years old and still 'inspiring'? yeah ok. maybe inspire the government to fund the arts properly instead of this puff piece

Mia Carter2026-06-20T04:26:00.000Z

bloody hell, you're miserable. if you can't be happy for a national icon then idk what to tell you

Drew Parker2026-06-20T04:44:00.000Z

lol cope harder. some people just appreciate good things. go have a lie down

Mia Carter2026-06-20T04:24:00.000Z

she gave so much to the opera world and still keeps her feet on the ground. that's real mana

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