List of radio stations in Taranaki

This is a list of radio stations in Taranaki in New Zealand.

Most Taranaki stations originate from New Plymouth and Hawera.[1]

FM stations

Frequency[1][2] Name[3] Format[4] Owner Transmitter[1][5] Broadcasting on frequency since[6] Previous stations on frequency[7]
89.2 FM Radio Live Talk radio Mount Taranaki
90.0 FM The Hits Adult contemporary radio Mount Taranaki Radio Taranaki, QFM, Classic Hits
90.8 FM Radio Hauraki Classic rock Mount Taranaki
91.6 FM Radio New Zealand Concert Classical music Mount Taranaki Concert FM
92.3 FM The Breeze Easy listening Mount Taranaki
93.2 FM More FM Adult contemporary radio Mount Taranaki Energy FM)
94.0 FM The Edge Contemporary hit radio Mount Taranaki
94.8 FM Te Korimako o Taranaki Full service Mount Taranaki
95.6 FM The Rock Active rock Mount Taranaki
96.4 FM Newstalk ZB Talk radio Mount Taranaki
97.2 FM LiveSport Sports radio Mount Taranaki BSport
98.0 FM The Sound Classic rock Mount Taranaki Solid Gold, Easy 98FM
98.8 FM ZM Contemporary hit radio Mount Taranaki
99.5 FM Life FM Christian contemporary hit radio Mount Taranaki
100.4 FM The Most Alternative music Mount Taranaki
101.2 FM Radio New Zealand National Public radio Mount Taranaki National Radio
103.6 FM Niu FM Urban adult contemporary Mount Taranaki
104.4 FM Access Radio Taranaki Community radio Mount Taranaki 2010

Low power FM stations

Frequency Name Format[8] Broadcast area[8] Broadcasting on frequency since
105.2 FM Cruize 105.2 Independent music Mount Taranaki

The Most FM 100.4

The Most FM
Broadcast area Taranaki
Branding The Most
Slogan "The Most Means Music!"
Frequency 100.4 MHz (FM), 88.3 MHz
First air date 1995
Format Alternative/Specialist
ERP 900 Watts
Owner Taranaki FM Trust
Webcast Live stream
Website Official website

Most FM broadcasts in Taranaki on 100.4 FM, was previously streamed online, is overseen by the Taranaki FM Trust and is operated by volunteers with the support and assistance of two expert paid employees. The station began in 1995, originally only broadcasting one month out of the year, but by November 1997, it was broadcasting full-time. It operated for almost a decade on 92.3 MHz, being run by a willing and enthusiastic pool of students and volunteers.

As a result of a bureaucratic glitch, Most FM lost its original license in early 2008. The resulting public outcry caused by Most FM going off air led to the formation of the Taranaki FM Trust, a consortium of local businessmen and well-wishers who vowed to get the station back on air.[9]

In March 2008, after a two-month break in transmission, Most FM began operating on 107.6 FM, but on a very localised frequency range. However, on Friday 15 August, Most FM 'powered up' on the new frequency of 100.4 FM, moving up from 100 to 900 watts. The Most has a wide range of alternative and specialist shows, reflecting the eclectic tastes of its show hosts and DJs. In April 2010 the station began relaying on 88.3 MHz to the town of Oakura which was previously out of range. Internet streaming also resumed online.

The station broadcasts live weekday mornings from 7am to 10am. During the day the output is programmed. In the evenings a wide range shows are offered by volunteers and cover diverse genres such as Rock, Drum & Bass, Gospel, interviews with NZ artists and comedy. Sundays are given over entirely to volunteers when a full day of shows kicks off at 8am and runs through until 8pm. Classic rock, Blues, Live recordings and Electronica all feature in the mix.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Register of Radio Frequencies". Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. "Database of radio". FMLIST."MWLIST radio database". MWLIST.
  3. "Radio Heritage". Radio Heritage Foundation.
  4. "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
  5. "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
  6. "Welcome to The Radio Vault". The Radio Vault.
  7. "Welcome to The Radio Vault". The Radio Vault.
  8. 8.0 8.1 "New Zealand Low Power FM Radio Station Database". The New Zealand LPFM Radio Station Network. Retrieved 7 April 2015.
  9. "Chance to pick up a radio licence". Taranaki Daily News. 9 May 2008.