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

Low power FM stations

The Most FM 100.4

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 300 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.

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