The Breeze (New Zealand)
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| City/Town | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 93.4 FM | |
| Waikato | 99.3FM | |
| Mercury Bay | 96.6FM | |
| Manawatu | 98.6FM | |
| Kapiti Coast | 99.6 | |
| Wellington | 94 /98 FM - 891 AM | |
| Christchurch | 94.5FM | |
| Dunedin | 98.2FM | |
| Queenstown | 92.0FM | |
The Breeze is a group off New Zealand easy-listening radio stations owned by RadioWorks a Canwest MediaWorks NZ company. The Breeze plays easy-listening music from the 1970s to present day. There are 9 stations broadcasting through out New Zealand, with each station presented locally.
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[edit] Auckland
Launched on the 12th of June 2006 on the former Solid Gold FM frequency with Solid Gold moving to 93.8 FM. The Auckland station was to replace the strugling Kiwi FM, Canwests 100% NZ Music Station. However the New Zealand Government has stepped in to give Kiwi FM another chance. With Kiwi FM given another frequency the The Breeze launch unaffected.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(6-10 A.M)- Robert Rakete and Robert Scott
- Workday (10 A.M-2 P.M) - Kerry Smith
- Drive (2-7 P.M)- Mark Leishman
- Nights (7P.M - Midnight)- Nicky Sunderland With Lovesongs
[edit] Waikato
This station was originally Waikato's Y99.3. It was relaunched as The Breeze in 2003 when RadioWorks rebranded all their Easy Listening stations as The Breeze.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(5-10 A.M)- Dave Grove
- Workday (10 A.M-2 P.M) - With K-M
- Drive (2-6 P.M)- Kris Edwards
- Nights - The Tonight Show with Annie
[edit] Mercury Bay
The Breeze broadcsts in Mercury Bay on 96.6 FM and is also available in Pauanui/Tairua on 107.0 and Kaiaua on 91.0.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast - Dave & Cheryl
[edit] Manawatu
This station was originally Manawatu's Magic 98.6 FM. It was relaunched as The Breeze in 2003 when RadioWorks rebranded all their Easy Listening stations as The Breeze.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(6-10 A.M)- Burnzee For Breakfast
- Workday (10 A.M-2 P.M) - Darren Wallace
- Drive (2-6 P.M)- Schroeder Evans
[edit] Kapiti Coast
[edit] Wellington
Wellington is the home of the very first The Breeze radio station.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(6-10 A.M)- Steve & Stephanie
- Workday (10 A.M-2 P.M) - Stu Smith
- Drive (2-7 P.M)- Grant Beban
- Nights (7-12midnight) Love song Requests
[edit] Christchurch
This station was originally Canterbury's Lite 94.5 FM. It was relaunched as The Breeze in 2003 when RadioWorks rebranded all their Easy Listening
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(6-10 A.M)- Peter Mac & Hillary
- Workday (10 A.M-2 P.M) - Sue White
- Drive (2-7 P.M)- Grant Mcgraph
- Nights - Love songs with Michelle Williamson
[edit] Dunedin
The Breeze began in Dunedin at 7 P.M on the 3rd of December 2004 a week after the frequency's former 98 More FM switched to 97.4 FM. Initially the program was a simucast of The Breeze Christchurch, with the only local content the commercials. In May 2005 10 A.M till 7. P.M weekdays and 6.00 A.M - 1.00 P.M weekends were presented locally. The Breakfast Show and Nights is simulcast from Christchurch.
Presenters include:
- Breakfast(6-9 A.M)- Peter Mac & Hillary
- Workday (9 A.M-1 P.M) - Tracy Chambers
- Drive (1-6 P.M) - Grant McClain
- Drive (6-7 P.M) - Grant Mcgraph
- Nights - Love songs with Michelle Williamson
[edit] Queenstown
Radioworks purchased Queenstown radio station Q92FM in March 2006 and later rebranded the station as Q92 The Breeze. Originally Q92FM played Adult Contemporary Music but was changed to the Easy Listening format used by The Breeze when the station was rebranded.
