Category: Wellington

World FM is a low power FM (LPFM) radio station based at Mārahau, in the Tasman region of New Zealand. We broadcast on 88.2 MHz in Mārahau and also operate relay stations in Stoke, a suburb of Nelson, on 107.6 MHz, and in Tawa, a suburb of Wellington (the former home location of the station), on 88.2 MHz.

Te Upoko o te Ika is a pioneering Māori-language radio station based in Wellington, New Zealand. Established in 1983, it holds the distinction of being the first full-time Māori radio station in the country. The station’s mission is to strengthen, promote, and preserve te reo Māori (the Māori language) and its associated tikanga (customs) through the medium of radio broadcasting.

How it all started…

RadioActive.FM began life as the student radio station for Victoria University of Wellington Students’ Association (VUWSA) first broadcasting in August 1977, on 1260kHz AM.

At 7PM, On February 22, 1982, Radio Active became the first radio station in Wellington, and the second in New Zealand, to (legally) broadcast FM, at 89MHz.

Today, RadioActive.FM is the longest serving FM broadcaster in New Zealand.

In 1992, concerned with the station’s financial future, VUWSA voted to close Radio Active.
A group of DJs pitched in to purchase the station from the Students’ Association, and continued to operate 89FM.

In 1996, Radio Active was one of the first radio stations in the world to commence online broadcasting, and one of the first to have a stream available 24/7.

In 1998, the station moved off campus, to join Wellington’s creative communities in the central city – creating popular events such as the long-running “One Love” Waitangi Day festival, and music video awards night: “Handle The Jandal”.

In 2017, the Radio Active Charitable Trust was formed to oversee the station. The trustees represent many of Wellington’s creative communities.

RadioActive.FM is proudly part of the Student Radio Network (SRN) along with 95bFM, Radio Control, RDU and Radio One.
Each year, the Mighty Aotearoa Alternative Awards celebrate the best in alternative music!

Want to learn more about RadioActive.FM? Check out our 45th Anniversary gallery, or the article by our friends over at AudioCulture. (or give us a call – we’re always happy to hear from you!)

Mouthfull Radio is an independent, non-profit online radio station broadcasting from Aotearoa (New Zealand) and beyond. Founded in 2017 by Jack Gittings, Ollie Hutton, and Andre Smith, the station emerged from a desire to create a community-focused platform for sharing and celebrating diverse musical expressions. Initially inspired by university projects and local gigs, Mouthfull evolved into a digital space that fosters creativity and inclusivity

KIX is Rocking Wellington and now the world!KIX-FM is a Classic Rock/New Rock Radio Station based in Wellington New Zealand. We are on noew on 87.6 FM covering Wellington city and surrounding suburbs. As we are a low power FM station there may be some areas you will not hear us.No annoying DJ chatter just great rock all day everyday and best of all we don’t and won’t play commercials!….like ever!Keep coming back as this is a work in progress. On the site you’ll be able to get our contact details, enter competitions, request songs, know what new songs we’re playing, find out more about the crew and more.