Pioneers of New Zealand music, Herbs announce the reissue of their ground-breaking back catalogue on 180gam coloured vinyl. Also released on August 25 is a numbered limited-edition box set featuring all five albums special fold out poster and liner notes for fans.

Herbs, the NZ reggae group were founded in 1979 and led by singer-guitarist Dilworth Karaka, the only constant member. Since its foundation Herbs has been multi-ethnic in membership and featured Samoans, Tongans, Cook Islanders, New Zealand Europeans and Maori members.

Herbs were the 11th inductee into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, and were once described as “New Zealand’s most soulful, heartfelt and consistent contemporary musical voice”. It has been said their 1981 debut What’s Be Happen? “set a standard for Pacific reggae which has