New Zealand Radio Training School

24/10/2025

We couldn't be prouder of one of our most recent graduates, CJ Lenati, now working at Radio Waatea. He's the perfect example of putting in the hard mahi to reap the benefits. Mauri ora!

20/10/2025

We proudly support Iwi radio stations by assisting in training and upskilling for Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi. Huge mihi to all award finalists and to the winner of Station of the Year Tumeke FM.

🎙 Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi congratulates all winners and finalists for their outstanding mahi in championing te reo Māori and iwi storytelling across the motu.

✨ A special mihi to Awanuiārangi Council Chair, Justice Layne Harvey and our local iwi station TumekeFM for their well-deserved awards. We would also like to acknowledge on their reward, which was proudly sponsored by Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Your commitment to iwi radio is truly inspiring. 🌿

12/10/2025

PĀNUI PĀPĀHO - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2025 IWI RADIO AWARDS

Te Whakaruruhau o Ngā Reo Irirangi Māori Inc. (WHA) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2025 Iwi Radio Awards, which return this year to honour excellence in te reo Māori broadcasting.

Scheduled for Saturday 18 October 2025 at Pettigrew Green Arena in Napier, the Awards bring together more than 500 iwi broadcasters, whānau, and stakeholders from across Aotearoa to celebrate the unique contribution of iwi radio.

“This year’s finalists demonstrate the breadth, depth, and creativity of iwi radio — from rangatahi-driven shows and reo Māori excellence to cutting-edge digital platforms,” says WHA Chair Peter-Lucas Jones.

“Iwi radio remains a force for uplifting te reo Māori, tikanga Māori, and kaupapa Māori across the motu.”

Finalists – 2025 Iwi Radio Awards (listed in alphabetical order)
• Best Breakfast Show: Ngāti Hine FM, Tumeke FM, Tūranga FM
• Best Rangatahi/Drive Show: Ngāti Hine FM, Tumeke FM, Tūranga FM
• Celebrating Wisdom: Tainui Live, Te Hiku Media, Tumeke FM
• News & Current Affairs: Moana AM, Tainui Live, Te Hiku Media
• Best Outside Broadcast: Radio Ngāti Porou, Tainui Live, Te Hiku Media, Tūranga FM
• Best Overall Production: Tahu FM, Tainui Live, Tumeke FM
• Best Digital Content: Radio Kahungungu, Radio Ngāti Porou, Tumeke FM
• Best Digital Platform: Ngā Iwi FM, Tahu FM, Te Hiku Media
• Best Overall Programme / Programme Director: Atiawa Toa FM, Ngāti Hine FM, Tahu FM, Tumeke FM
• Best Iwi Radio Personality: Te Hiku Media, Tumeke FM, Tūranga FM
• Reo-ā-Iwi: Radio Kahungunu, Tumeke FM, Radio Ngāti Porou, Te Hiku Media
• Station of the Year: Ngāti Hine FM, Te Hiku Media, Tūmeke FM

Voting for Te Tohu Manu Kererū - The Iwi Radio People’s Choice Award will be open to the general public via iwi radio station pages from 8am on Monday 13th October until noon on Friday 17th October. Everyone who votes for their favourite iwi radio stations goes in the draw to win a $100 gift card.

The awards are proudly supported by Te Māngai Pāho and will be livestreamed through Whakaata Māori and across iwi radio social media platforms from 6:00pm.

Tickets are available now at: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/.../iwi-radio-awards-2025.... Dress code is semi formal. Doors open from 4:00pm for a 4:30pm start.

07/10/2025

Enrol now to study with us in 2026! Step into the future of broadcasting and content creation with storytelling that inspires, informs and connects with a Diploma in Content Creation (Broadcasting).

11/09/2025

Are you passionate about storytelling, media, and digital content creation? Join us for an online information session on the New Zealand Diploma in Content Creation (Broadcasting) at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. 🎙

For more information click the link below:
🔗 https://www.facebook.com/share/1F1xcwo6Mg/

15/07/2025

We’re looking for someone to help run our on-campus radio stations and teach the next generation of media pros. If you are passionate about radio, content creation and sharing that love with others, this role could be for you. This is a Permanent Full-Time position on campus in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Follow this link for the job description and to apply: https://www.wananga.ac.nz/about/job-vacancies/technical-content-programmer-lecturer-radio-broadcasting/

05/06/2025

Congratulations to one of our Awanuiārangi Professors, Taiarahia Black for his outstanding achievement at the NZ Radio Awards last night.

We proudly celebrate one of our Awanuiārangi Professors, Taiarahia Black for his outstanding achievement at the NZ Radio Awards last night. His powerful Reo Rangahau kōrero on TumekeFM was recognised as the Best Te Reo Māori, Te Ao Māori Initiative.

Congratulations! ✨

28/05/2025

Come check out our campus on 22 July!

21/05/2025

Check out all our wonderful Diploma in Radio Broadcasting Graduands here!

02/05/2025

We celebrated our wonderful tauira yesterday at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi Graduation in Whakatāne. Congratulations to all of you who received your tohu. Credit to diploma graduates Macie Kuki and Waimanea Nuri for putting this piece together while walking the hīkoi.

01/05/2025

Eds completed their Diploma in Radio Broadcasting with us last year and secured a fantastic internship opportunity with Mai FM. The Mai Morning Crew are showing the love and all coming to Awanuiārangi in Whakatāne to tautoko Producer Eds on Graduation Day 👏💖

10/03/2025

If you're looking for a fresh new opportunity in 2025, come join our team at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi / NZRTS!

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Technical Content Programmer/Lecturer in Radio Broadcasting to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for programming on-campus radio stations and teaching key competencies in audio engineering and radio programming.