First episode of the new Media Insider podcast by Shayne Currie - also available to watch on the Herald.
The challenge for RNZ to grow live radio audience + there is appetite in the government to sell TVNZ.
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How about Patrick Gower? I think it was him filling in on Morning Report this morning. I think he’s a fairly talented journalist, but I must say I found his presentation a bit stilted, I thought.
Yeah , I think he gets found a hit when he has to work on the fly. I like him too but as-lobbing doesn’t appear a strength - however he could become more comfortable over time
My mind boggles. You’re one s away from a messy situation there!
But yeah, ad-libbing, as you meant, Paddy’s needs a bit more practice.
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Whoooooops 
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Flynny is leaving the More FM Drive show.
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Hey, at least you didn’t swear on air in a library 
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Paul Flynn, or Flynny as he’s also known, has been in the radio game for 25 years and will be taking a break due to his future commitments. It is intended that Flynny’s replacement will be confirmed by MediaWorks, which owns and operates More FM, as soon as possible, though I am not sure.
Might be Jayden King, now hes back in NZ. Thats my bet
Heard he has a few health battles hope he gets lots of support and focus on his care
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Flava/Tauranga Question:
I know Flava was on 99.0 in Tauranga from 2013 to 2018, but I’ve been unable to determine what frequency in the area it was on before (it registered in the ratings from 2007 to 2010.)
89.0 then 90.2 (now ZB) 
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King’s Birthday Honours 2025 - notable radio people.
Companions (CNZM)
Steven Joyce, for services as a Member of Parliament
Officers (ONZM)
Dai Henwood, for services to the entertainment industry and charitable fundraising
Members (MNZM)
Brian Kelly, for services to broadcasting
Louise Wallace, for services to the entertainment industry
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Thanks… as usual, once answer begets more questions:
Flava did not show in 2011 or 2012 surveys, and did not show again until 2013 when it was back on 99.0…
Did Flava not wind up on 90.2? What had been on there prior, when did ZB land there?
I can’t quite recall - I may be able to do some digging later.
But I think Radio Sport went to 99 FM for a period of about 9 months (before Flava took it back) and maybe that was when ZB went 90.2?
Yeah, Radio Sport was on 99.0 for eight months: July 2012-March 2013
How is Sport Nation coming along? Formally SENZ
Not moving the needle ratings wise and the schedule is a bit of a mess.
On that, Stephen Donald is leaving the network.
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MediaWorks has moved Sue Miller from More FM Whanganui days to The Breeze Whanganui at breakfast, making it a local show now.
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