Inauguration into the ROCKONZ Hall of Fame gives recognition and status to the career of the performers accepted.

The members receive the award granted at the annual ROCKONZ Rock & Roll Festival, Christchurch New Zealand.

Criteria for Inauguration:

1. Nominee must be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident.
2. Nominee must meet the category criteria (as laid out in the nomination form)

Categories:

A. International Star
B. NZ Achievement
C. Services to the Industry
D. New Zealand Star
E. Southern Star