60 Best New Zealand Music Podcasts

1. ZM's Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley

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Aotearoa's best breakfast radio show. Laugh out louder with ZM's Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley - new episodes 7 days a week!Instagram, Facebook & TikTok: @FVHZMPart of the ZM Podcast Network: linktr.ee/ZMonlineMORE Hosts Hayley Sproull, Carl Fletcher, Vaughan Smith
Producer/Network ZM
Email ****@gmail.com
Location New Zealand
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 389Facebook 142.5KTwitter 4K Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Apr 2018 Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. Easy Jazz with John Redman

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Meet John Redman - I'm a lover of all music genres, but since my childhood I have retained a greater feeling for easy listening jazz after being introduced to it by my mother. I have a large collection of music on CD covering music by big bands, smaller groups, solo artists and vocalists, and I introduce these into my programme of 'Easy Jazz' on Radio Kidnappers. As a musician, vocalist, and broadcaster, I enjoy playing, performing, and bringing to air great music that has wonderful melody lines and superb lyrics...MORE Producer/Network John Redman
Email ****@radiohawkesbay.org.nz
Location Hastings, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 1.3KTwitter 41 Avg Length 117 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Island Reggae Luau

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Aloha, my name is ANTz and I want you to join me for an hour of some Hawaiian flavoured reggae on my show 'Island Reggae Luau'. I come from the islands of Hawaii in a small town on the North Shore of Oahu called Laie. Back in the islands we have a different style of reggae that some call island reggae, Jawaiian, and other things. This style of music combines some reggae, Hawaiian, maybe some Country. Overall there is a island feel that comes out. Some of the artist you will here from on the show will be the likes of Fiji, J Boog, Kolohe Kai, The Green, and even the Common Kings...MORE Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 2Facebook 283 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. The Hauraki Breakfast Podcast

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Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Rooda, and German Princess/Princess Layer/Zoe present the Hauraki Breakfast podcasts. Two pods each weekday, full of banter, laughs, repartee, and a touch of nonsense.MORE Hosts Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Finn Caddie, Jeremy Pickford
Producer/Network Radio Hauraki
Email ****@hauraki.co.nz
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 148Instagram 28.1K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

5. Barangay New Zealand

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Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home. We are your connection to the homeland. Tune in for an hour of Pinoy music and information.
Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
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Facebook 14.6KTwitter 663Instagram 2K Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. 95bFM: Friday Live

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Live music from the 95bFM studio, every Friday evening on 95bFM Drive with Tuva'a. Broadcast weekly from Auckland, New Zealand.
Producer/Network 95bFM Brekky & Drive Bits
Email ****@95bfm.com
Location Auckland, New Zealand
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Facebook 21.3KTwitter 18.3KInstagram 16.1K Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Kidnappers Ceilidh

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Mitch Park brings us a show specialising in instrumental music from the dance traditions of the British Isles, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Europe: jigs, reels, strathspeys, flings, polkas, mazurkas, square dances, and so on - traditional and newly-composed tunes that continue to extend and develop the traditional forms. For more details about music played on this programme, please look at our playlists on https://www.facebook.com/pg/folkonsunday/posts/MORE Host Mitch Park
Producer/Network Mitch Park
Email ****@gmail.com
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Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. New Zealand Music

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Todd Zaner presents a show focussing on New Zealand Music with a different focus for each show.
Producer/Network Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner
Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Back Porch Bluegrass

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Paul Trenwith is an enthusiastic advocate for, player and promoter of bluegrass music. Back Porch Bluegrass features a wide range of the genre's best performers.
Host Paul Trenwith
Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
Location Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 76Facebook 14.6KTwitter 663Instagram 2K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

10. Millsy Rocks

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Rock and metal fans rejoice! Experienced broadcaster Carl 'Millsy' Mills finally gets to play his favourite music every week with his own show on Radio Southland. Entertainment news from the world of rock and more! Let's hope the studio speakers can cope!MORE Producer/Network Radio Southland
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
Location New Zealand
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Facebook 347 Avg Length 120 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

11. Country Express

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Join Noel Parry each week as his collection of country hits and classics pulls into the station for a good 2-hour gadabout!
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
Location Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.5KTwitter 342 Avg Length 122 min Format Extended Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

12. COUNTRY ROADS

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Welcome to COUNTRY-ROADS (NZ): I'm Sweetpea and I am dedicated to playing all types of Country Music. These podcasts featured consist of Traditional Country, Country Rock, and Indie Artists. Plus, from time to time, I will throw in a twist of other music. Music is sourced from all over the planet.MORE Email ****@xtra.co.nz
Location New Zealand
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Avg Length 83 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

13. CACOPHONY! the Metal Radio Show.

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Cacophony is a Heavy Metal Radio Show Broadcast on RDU98.5FM [www.rdu.org.nz], Christchurch, New Zealand every Tuesday Night local time [10am-12pm UTC]. We play at least 25% NZ Metal Music, all Genre's of New & Old Metal and Listeners Requests. www.cacophony.co.nz www.metalradio.co.nzMORE Producer/Network CACOPHONY
Email ****@cacophony.co.nz
Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Apple Reviews 2Facebook 692Twitter 26 Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

14. Metalheads

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A heavy metal music programme, featuring news, upcoming albums and a local metal gig guide.
Producer/Network Manawatū People's Radio
Email ****@mpr.nz
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Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 110 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. NZelectronica - Pulzar FM

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NZelectronica, proudly supported by NZ on Air Music, is a weekly radio show on Pulzar FM promoting NZ produced electronic music, hosted by the one and only Camo MC.
Email ****@pulzarfm.co.nz
Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Facebook 629 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact

16. Harmony Waikato

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Harmony Waikato is a programme for vocal groups of all sorts, shapes and sizes and styles from madrigals to hymns, from jazz to spirituals and doo-wop to barbershop. This is a weekly show broadcast on Free FM.MORE Producer/Network Free FM
Email ****@freefm.org.nz
Location Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
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Facebook 14.6KTwitter 663 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

17. Outer Limits

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A sixty-minute journey through the musical universe, hosted by James Eaton.
Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
Location Waikanae, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
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Facebook 1.7K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

18. UnSung NZ Podcast

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Documenting the heart, soul, and minds behind the songs that made New Zealand music what it is today. join in now and have a listen to the podcast.
Email ****@audioclub.co.nz
Location New Zealand
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Facebook 43 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Aug 2020 Get Email Contact

19. Idea Radio

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IDEA clients (people with learning disabilities) in Southland have been excitedly producing this weekly talk and pop rock music show for almost a decade! Join them as they take turns sharing their favourite songs and perspectives!MORE Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
Location Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.5KTwitter 342 Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

20. Forty six and 2

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Matt and Maria start the weekend with some great rock music and the odd random track thrown in.
Email ****@freshfm.net
Location Nelson, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.8KTwitter 263 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

21. New Music Podcast

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Interviews with artists from around the world - often timed the to align with their newest album releases. Hosted by New Zealand based American Marty Duda. A joint production of The 13th Floor and WorldPodcasts.comMORE Producer/Network WorldPodcasts.com
Email ****@13thfloor.co.nz
Location Auckland, New Zealand
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Facebook 9.5KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

22. Majesty of Darkness

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A selection of the finest Heavy Metal, presented by His Majesty of Darkness.
Email ****@freshfm.net
Location Nelson, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.8KTwitter 263 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

23. From Rags to Riffs

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Learn about the history of popular music genres with Will Sowerby. Rags to Riffs will cover a new genre every episode and feature music from key artists who helped define its sound.
Email ****@freshfm.net
Location Nelson, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.8KTwitter 263 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

24. Locals Only

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Join host, Tom Harper, on Locals Only, the New Zealand music podcast where musicians don't talk about music!
Producer/Network Radio Hauraki
Email ****@nzme.co.nz
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Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. 95bFM: Caveman Noise

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TWO HOURS OF ABSOLUTE B******T 1AM - 3AM MONDAY MORNINGS
Producer/Network 95bFM
Email ****@95bfm.com
Location Auckland, New Zealand
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Facebook 21.3KTwitter 18.3KInstagram 16.1K Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

26. Kiwi Music Podcast

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Check out the Kiwi Music Podcast to catch up on the latest on the local scene, from indie darlings like The Beths to beloved vets such as Don McGlashan. Hosted by Marty Duda - a collaboration between 13th Floor and Podcasts NZ.MORE Producer/Network Podcasts NZ / Gorilla Voice Media
Email ****@13thfloor.co.nz
Location Auckland, New Zealand
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Facebook 9.5KTwitter 1.7KInstagram 4K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Friday Night Blues

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The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each program through a wide range of artists, so you can't guess what's coming up often I don't know as well! I aim to get listeners interested in the blues or allow aficionados access to music that is not really broadcast through commercial radio. The real buzz I get out of this show is that I can let others enjoy my music.MORE Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
Location Masterton, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
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Facebook 1.5KTwitter 168 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

28. Kiwi Collections

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Kiwi Collections is dedicated to New Zealand music. Nat will play a range of music old, new, classics, hits from the past, and a few obscure tracks all for your listening pleasure. Join Nat each week for a Kiwi sound sensation.MORE Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
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Facebook 1.3KTwitter 41 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

29. Golden Sounds of Stage and Screen

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Well-known film projectionist Russell Campbell plays music from the stage and screen.
Location Otago, New Zealand
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Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact

30. 60s Nostalgia

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Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised.
Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
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Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

31. Kidnappers Breakfast with Big Daddy

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Join the Kidnappers team every weekday morning from 7-9 am as Big Daddy plays the music you love to hear.
Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
Location New Zealand
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Facebook 1.3KTwitter 41 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Since Apr 2021 Get Email Contact

32. Best of Bluegrass with Trevor Ruffell

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Trevor Ruffell plays a weekly feast of country bluegrass music.
Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
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Facebook 1.3KTwitter 41 Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

33. Nico Nz Podcast

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Electronic music Dj and producer in the genres of techno, breaks, electro, minimal, house and the in between. Born and breed in Montevideo, Uruguay spent his first 24 years over there where he discovered his taste for this music. Following moved to New Zealand where he still lives until today after 11 years. Started djing when he was around 17 years old mainly with vinyl records and a few years later his interest in producing his own music knocked on the door. He's got a background on percussion being able to play different instruments and an ongoing classic guitar learning process...MORE Producer/Network Nico Nz
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Te Anau, Southland, New Zealand
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Facebook 309 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Since Feb 2016 Get Email Contact

34. Dean's Faves

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Hi there. I'm Dean Williamson and I've wanted to become a radio presenter since I was a little boy. I'll be sharing my musical knowledge and love with everyone whether they like my taste or not. Sit back, relax and listen to all sorts of music and i hope everyone enjoys my song selection and music facts.MORE Producer/Network Dean Williamson
Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
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Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Audio Archive

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Matt and Eddie bring you a mix of everything from their extensive vinyl vaults.
Email ****@gmail.com
Location New Zealand
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Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Band Concert

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The skirl of the pipes and the rhythm of the drums are showcased on Band Concert, a programme dedicated to bringing this century-old instrument to a 21st-century audience. Jamie has brought a new slant to the show by highlighting the diversity within the pipe band genre. Tune in to hear a bit of everything solo piping, drum fanfares, techno, choral singing, even some traditional pipe bands! Recordings from the latest contests and competitions are also featured regularly.MORE Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Facebook 4.2KTwitter 378 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

37. Plainly A Music Rabbit Hole

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Plainly A Music Rabbit Hole is a half-hour program of musical connections for you to work out.
Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
Location Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Facebook 4.2KTwitter 378 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

38. I Know Casper

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I Know Casper - assorted R& B, Soul, Funk, and Electronic music.
Email ****@arrowfm.co.nz
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Facebook 1.5KTwitter 168 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. Connor's Hits

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Join Connor as he plays his favorite tracks from across the decades. Rock, Pop, and other great music!
Host Connor
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Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

40. Musical Confection

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Ray Woodley, a local Palmerston North musician, and musical personality present a mixed bag of musical all sorts each week. Each show is put together around a common theme, from simple variety programs and 1 song, 2 artists compilations, to songs about the moon.MORE Email ****@MPR.nz
Location Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Facebook 2.2KTwitter 506 Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2020 Get Email Contact

41. GS Presents

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Graham Stevens presents a mixture of show music and great melodies
Producer/Network Graham Stevens
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Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. Musical Montage

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Dagmar Felber brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries.
Producer/Network Fresh FM
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Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

43. Live Life Live with Daryl Shuttleworth

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Daryl lives, eats, and breathes live music! Having witnessed close to 50 live worldwide acts, he now shares those experiences with you! Good weekly yarns whilst showcasing some of the best performances played in front of crowds of thousands of manic fans!MORE Producer/Network Radio Southland
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
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Instagram 1.4M Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

44. Ceol and Craic

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Leon, an Irish expat living in NZ, brings you his fortnightly Irish themed show featuring plenty of banter and his love for Irish music! Taitneamh a bhaint as! (Enjoy!)
Producer/Network Radio Southland
Email ****@radiosouthland.org.nz
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Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

45. Detox Mans!on with Gaz

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Named after a Warren Zevon song, Detox Mans!on first aired in June 2007 and is still going strong. Covering nearly all forms of music with a mix of old and new, is a 'no-format format' where anything everything is played. With a strong New Zealand flavour the show has regular specials relevant to the time of year or theme and is never afraid to mix it up! Hosted by Garry (Gaz) Thomas, Detox Mans!on is a labour of love that gives Gaz a chance to put his creative soul to work and strive to present a programme that is an enjoyable listening experience for all...MORE Producer/Network Plains FM
Email ****@plainsfm.org.nz
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Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. Bluesology

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Come along for the ride as Tony Nielsen celebrates the music of blues legends such as Little Walter, Robert Johnson, BB King, Paul Butterfield, Muddy Waters, Freddie King, Taj Mahal, Howlin' Wolf, and many more you get the picture?MORE Email ****@oar.org.nz
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Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

47. Citizen's Brass

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Everybody loves to hear a brass band play marches and hymns, but they can play so much more than just those. Tune into Citizen's Brass every week to hear a great variety of brass band music with Norma Saturdays at 7 pm and repeated on Sundays at 10 pmMORE Email ****@radiokidnappers.org.nz
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Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact

48. Hugh's Featured Tracks

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Sick of missing all our featured music tracks because you can't listen first thing on a weekday morning? Never fear - we have a shiny new feature to scratch that itch! 'Hugh's Featured Tracks' is a quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week.MORE Producer/Network Manawatū People's Radio
Email ****@mpr.nz
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Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

49. Just Country

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Lawrie Copp hosts a program of mainly 1930s through to 1970s classic country songs and stories. These older recordings are more authentic in origin and style than the modern songs of today. They have more appeal in listening enjoyment, with the real feel of country and western style. He covers trucking songs, yodeling, brilliant instrumentalists, and songs for over 50s that remember great music.MORE Email ****@coastaccessradio.org.nz
Location Waikanae, Greater Wellington, New Zealand
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Facebook 1.7K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Feb 2021 Get Email Contact

50. The Listening Room

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A welcoming space for lovers of classical music.
Producer/Network Kenneth Young
Email ****@oar.org.nz
Location Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 4.8KTwitter 372Instagram 1.1K Get Email Contact

51. Folk On Sunday

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Featuring traditional folk songs that tell a story.
Producer/Network Mitch and Robyn Park
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