# New Zealand Radio **URL:** \ **Category:** Regional, Community and International Radio\ **Created:** [January 21, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671 "2016-01-21T22:21:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 345
**Author:** ![Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/horomono/32/375663_2.png) [@Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Horomono)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 1:07am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7215 "2026-09-30T01:07:41Z")
Ash London’s joining KIIS on October 26. ---
**Author:** ![medianz](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/5f9b8f/32.png) [@medianz](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/medianz)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 2:35am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7216 "2026-09-30T02:35:39Z")
Leon Wratt will be named MediaWorks CEO next year. I don’t imagine Wendy wants to hang around for much longer. The other name to watch is Christian Boston (Bosto) - former ZM Programme Director - who would be an excellent choice. A really smart radio operator who’s overseen the success of More FM and The Breeze in the last 12 years. NZME’s weakness is music radio and they really need someone with a strong music background - and insight into MediaWorks’ strategy and vision. ---
**Author:** ![OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/onair/32/88553_2.png) [@OnAir](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/OnAir)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 3:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7217 "2026-09-30T03:01:56Z")
Yeah my first thought was Boston. It really needs to be someone with a music bent as you said @medianz. ---
**Author:** ![Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/reece/32/241056_2.png) [@Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Reece)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7218 "2026-09-30T04:12:25Z")
> [@Horomono](#): > > Ash London’s joining KIIS on October 26. ARN should have taken the gamble and moved the whole Ash London Show on air team to KIIS. Something different in the market and something younger skewing. ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/rod_van_alphen/32/205557_2.png) [@Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Rod_Van_Alphen)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7219 "2026-09-30T17:44:35Z")
Very sad news Phil gifford has passed away aged 79 ---
**Author:** ![theGradyConnell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/thegradyconnell/32/318021_2.png) [@theGradyConnell](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/theGradyConnell)\ **Post date:** [September 30, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7220 "2026-09-30T19:59:41Z")
> **[Veteran sports journalist Phil Gifford dies, aged 79](https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/sport/1665524/veteran-sports-journalist-phil-gifford-dies-aged-79)** > > Veteran sports journalist Phil Gifford has reportedly died, ending a varied career that spanned more than half a century. ---
**Author:** ![Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/horomono/32/375663_2.png) [@Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Horomono)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7221 "2026-10-01T04:01:36Z")
Cal from Edge Days is joining the afternoons show as Ash London wraps up tomorrow. The Ash London Show is now called **The Edge Arvos Show** with Yas, Harrison and Cal. ---
**Author:** ![rbradley](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/b9e5f3/32.png) [@rbradley](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/rbradley)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7222 "2026-10-01T06:04:29Z")
I wonder who will be the new male station voice is since Cal is currently one of the voiceovers of The Edge ---
**Author:** ![my\_names\_mr\_burns](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/my_names_mr_burns/32/464920_2.png) [@my\_names\_mr\_burns](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/my_names_mr_burns)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7223 "2026-10-01T06:20:31Z")
Mediaworks is now sold: > **[Australian sports giant completes $130m MediaWorks takeover](https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/361041117/australian-sports-giant-completes-130m-mediaworks-takeover)** > > Sports Entertainment Group (SEG) says it has completed its acquisition of MediaWorks, bringing the Kiwi company into SEG’s Australian sports media network. ---
**Author:** ![Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/horomono/32/375663_2.png) [@Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Horomono)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7224 "2026-10-01T06:44:41Z")
> [@Horomono](#): > > Cal from Edge Days is joining the afternoons show as Ash London wraps up tomorrow. > > The Ash London Show is now called **The Edge Arvos Show** with Yas, Harrison and Cal. The move sees Lucy on Edge Days and Ollie on Edge Nights. ---
**Author:** ![Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/reece/32/241056_2.png) [@Reece](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Reece)\ **Post date:** [October 1, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7225 "2026-10-01T22:55:31Z")
> [@medianz](#): > > The Sound has been wiped from the MediaWorks corporate website and there is messaging playing on air that it’s “under construction” and will return on Mon 11 August. > [@LiamP](#): > > The Sound Check is complete. We asked, and you told us what music you love… Now we’re rebuilding The Sound with you in mind. > > The New Sound starts August 11 I have been listening a bit and it seems the same ‘audience’ have since decided the 90’s and 00’s tracks weren’t what they wanted after all, anything newer that was added after the ‘rebuild’ has been ditched. 🤣 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/rod_van_alphen/32/205557_2.png) [@Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Rod_Van_Alphen)\ **Post date:** [October 7, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7226 "2026-10-07T17:20:19Z")
That is a shame as the sound were starting to sound fresh so to speak. Will be interested to see how many people follow roger to the sound or will They shed more listners ---
**Author:** ![Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/horomono/32/375663_2.png) [@Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Horomono)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7227 "2026-10-11T03:24:22Z")
Some sad news coming from More FM Taupo. 💔 ![IMG_6633](https://mediaspy-org-s3.s3.dualstack.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/original/4X/3/8/f/38fe455c8fe6223fffd72ba81e9591eaebf9b0cc.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/ba9def/32.png) [@TV-Expert](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/TV-Expert)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7228 "2026-10-11T07:11:34Z")
> **[Why The Rock Rocks](https://bprworld.com/news/why-the-rock-rocks/)** > > By David Kidd, BPR The Rock in New Zealand is currently the #2 music station in the country, is #1 with 18-34’s and is #1 with 25–54’s. The Rock sits among the very biggest music brands in the coun… ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/rod_van_alphen/32/205557_2.png) [@Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Rod_Van_Alphen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2026, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7229 "2026-10-11T21:22:07Z")
Wow that is so sad ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/rod_van_alphen/32/205557_2.png) [@Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Rod_Van_Alphen)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2026, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7230 "2026-10-12T17:27:10Z")
This article is great regarding the rock They certainly are up there for a reason ---
**Author:** ![Radioone](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/r/8baadc/32.png) [@Radioone](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Radioone)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7231 "2026-10-15T11:45:09Z")
Is there any news on whether SEN will launch new sport content or station following the official acquisition of Mediaworks here in New Zealand? Cheers ---
**Author:** ![Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/horomono/32/375663_2.png) [@Horomono](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Horomono)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7232 "2026-10-15T22:57:40Z")
Danny Watson (former ZB Afternoons host) has sadly passed away from a short illness. > **[Former ZB host Danny Watson passes away](https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/former-zb-host-danny-watson-dies-after-a-short-illness)** > > Former Newstalk ZB Afternoons host Danny Watson has died after a short illness, surrounded by family. ---
**Author:** ![Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/user_avatar/forums.mediaspy.org/rod_van_alphen/32/205557_2.png) [@Rod\_Van\_Alphen](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/Rod_Van_Alphen)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7233 "2026-10-15T23:53:44Z")
Another great broadcaster from the old days ---
**Author:** ![JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/9dc877/32.png) [@JohnsonTV](https://forums.mediaspy.org/u/JohnsonTV)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671/7234 "2026-10-16T09:53:38Z")
Ash London and husband Adrian were honoured with a haka by their colleagues at Mai FM before the couple relocated back to Australia. > **[Ash London on Instagram: "One of the most sacred, memorable moments of our...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DejE5xvTPDL/)** > > 12K likes, 140 comments - ash\_london on October 16, 2026: "One of the most sacred, memorable moments of our life. Our @mai\_fm whānau honoured us with this haka before we left Aotearoa and we will truly never ever forget it. We will both carry the Mai... [Previous page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671.md?page=344) [Next page](https://forums.mediaspy.org/t/new-zealand-radio/671.md?page=346)