June 2015, Runga released a new single titled "Dreamed a Dream". This was a collaboration with Hollie Fullbrook of Tiny Ruins, with whom she toured New Zealand in June and July 2015. As well as solo performances by both artists, these shows included covers of songs by Simon & Garfunkel, Yoko Ono, Francoise Hardy, Donovan and Fleetwood Mac. 2016–present: Close Your Eyes and New Zealand Music Hall of Fame In October 2016, it was announced that Runga would release an album of consisting of ten covers and two original tracks titled Close Your Eyes. "Close Your Eyes" was released on 14 October 2016 as a single. In November 2016, Runga was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame. Recorded Music CEO Damian Vaughan said "Bic is one of our most loved and treasured recording artists, her songs are instantly recognizable and have been part of the fabric of New Zealand for more than 20 years. We're honoured to present Bic with the 2016 Legacy Award and induct her into the NZ Music Hall of Fame". Personal life Runga's partner is singer Kody Nielson. She has three children: Joe (born 2007), Sophia (born 2013), and Frida (born 2015). She has two sisters who are also musicians, Pearl Runga and Boh Runga. Honours In the 2006 New Year Honours Runga was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to music. Discography Studio albums Drive (1997) Beautiful Collision (2002) Birds (2005) Belle (2011) Close Your Eyes (2016) Compilation albums Try to Remember Everything (2008) Anthology (2012) Live albums Together in Concert: Live (with Tim Finn and Dave Dobbyn) (2000) Live in Concert with the Christchurch Symphony (with The Christchurch Symphony) (2003) New Zealand Music Awards The New Zealand Music Awards are presented annually by Recorded Music NZ recognising outstanding artistic and technical achievements in the recording field. References External links AudioCulture profile Bic Runga at Discogs 1976 births Living people 20th-century guitarists 20th-century New Zealand women singers New Zealand Māori women singers 21st-century guitarists 21st-century New Zealand women singers APRA Award winners Members of the New Zealand Order of Merit New Zealand women singer-songwriters New Zealand people of Chinese descent New Zealand people of Malaysian descent Ngāti Kahungunu people People educated at Cashmere High School People from Christchurch Sony Music New Zealand artists Māori-language singers 20th-century women guitarists 21st-century women guitarists