List of radio stations in Canterbury
This is a list of radio stations in Canterbury in New Zealand.
During October 2010, several FM radio stations changed frequencies as spacing was being standardised to 0.8 MHz. Frequency changes continue as broadcast licences are renewed. Most frequencies are now spaced 0.8 MHz apart, with the first station at a frequency of 88.9 MHz. Infill stations are allocated to the 0.4 MHz frequency in the buffer between two other stations.
The Canterbury earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 have allowed community stations to play a greater role in the Canterbury community. Compass FM 104.9 FM has existed as a not-for-profit community radio station in the North Canterbury area since June 2011.[1][2] From a transmitter atop Mount Grey, the station can be heard over much of North Canterbury, covering the Waimakariri District, much of the Hurunui District and Selwyn District, and in greater Christchurch.[2] Its studio is located in Rangiora and its slogan is "The Voices of North Canterbury".[2]
Several radio stations have also ceased operation as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. In Lyttelton, for instance, Volcano Radio 88.5FM was broadcasting 80 shows commercial-free from February 2008, but the quakes damaged equipment and forced the building to be demolished. Shows on the station included Project Lyttelton, Monday Report, children's programme Lyttelease, classical music show Vienna Volcano, and old school metal and hard rock show The Molten Metal.[3][4]
Christchurch and North Canterbury stations
The following stations broadcast in the Christchurch area including Sumner and the Hurunui District.
Most high-power FM radio stations serving Christchurch broadcast from the Sugarloaf transmitter, located on the Port Hills due south of the central city. Stations broadcasting from this transmitter also serve the majority of the Canterbury Plains, as far south as the Rangitata River. The suburb of Sumner is served by infill FM transmitters located at Southshore and Sumner Head, as hills block the signal from Sugarloaf.
| Frequency[5] | Station[6] | Location[7] | Format[7] | Airdate[8] | Previous stations on frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87.6 FM | Life FM | Christchurch | LPFM Christian music | 2011 | ||
| 87.8 FM | Power Hit FM[9] | Christchurch | LPFM | 2005 | ||
| 87.9 FM | Ashgrove FM[10] | Rangiora (Ashgrove School) | 2009 | |||
| 88.0 FM | Rollywood FM[11] | Christchurch (Rolleston) | LPFM | |||
| 88.0 FM | Flava | Christchurch | LPFM Hip Hop & R&B | 2013 | Country FM 2011: Shakey FM | |
| 88.1 FM | Harmony FM | Christchurch | LPFM Christian radio | 2010 | ||
| 88.3 FM | The Wave[12] | Christchurch (Sumner) | LPFM | |||
| 88.5 FM | Volcano Radio | Christchurch (Lyttleton) | Community | 2008 | ||
| 88.6 FM | Prime Time Radio (previously Seaside Radio) | Christchurch (Bromley) | LPFM Community radio | 1997 | ||
| 88.8 FM | Alpine FM | Hanmer Springs | LPFM | |||
| 88.9 FM | Mai FM | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Urban music | 2011 | 2010: George FM | |
| 89.0 FM | Defunct 2009 | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | 1999 | 1999 - 2009: The Edge | ||
| 89.2 FM | Defunct 2009 | Christchurch (Sumner Head) | 1989 | 1989 - 2009 91ZM | ||
| 89.3 FM | Radio Hauraki | Christchurch (Sumner Head) | Mainstream rock | 2009 | ||
| 89.7 FM | Radio New Zealand Concert | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Classical music | 1984 | ||
| 90.5 FM | Tahu FM (formally Te Reo Iriraki O Otautahi, 90.5 Tahu FM, Mai FM) | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Urban contemporary | 1991 | ||
| 90.9 FM | ZM | Christchurch (Sumner) | Pop music (2000s-2010s) | 2009 | ZM was previously on 89.2FM in Sumner | |
| 91.3 FM | ZM (formally ZMFM, 91ZM) | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Pop music (2000s-2010s) | 1986 | ||
| 91.7FM | Mix | Christchurch | Pop music (1980s-1990s) | 2015 | ||
| 92.1 FM | More FM | Christchurch (Sugarloaf, Lyttelton Tunnel) | Pop music (1980s-2010s) | 1992 | ||
| 92.9 FM | The Sound (formally Solid Gold) | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Mainstream rock (1960s-1980s) | 2001 | 1986 - 2001 C93FM (formally known as 93 Gold, Classic Hits 93FM) | |
| 93.7 FM | The Rock | Christchurch (Sugarloaf, Lyttelton Tunnel) | Mainstream rock (1990s-2010s) | 1999 | 1992 - 1999: Radio Pacific | |
| 94.5 FM | The Breeze (formally Lite FM) | Christchurch (Sugarloaf, Lyttelton Tunnel) | Easy listening (1980s-2010s) | 1998 | 1994 - 1998: Easy Listening i94.5 | |
| 94.9 FM | More FM | Christchurch (Southshore) | Pop music (1990s-2010s) | 1992 | ||
| 95.3 FM | The Edge | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Pop music (2000s-2010s) | 2009 | Previously on 89.0FM | |
| 96.1 FM | Summit 96.1 (previously Chalk, Jacked,The Attic, Mode, Alpha, Splat, Blush) | Sugarloaf | NZBS Campus radio | |||
| 96.5 FM | The Hits 97.7 (formally Classic Hits 97.7) | Christchurch (Southshore) | Pop music (80s-2010s) | 1993 | ||
| 96.9 FM | Plains FM | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Community Radio | 1988 | ||
| 97.7 FM | The Hits (formally B98 FM, Classic Hits) | Christchurch (Sugarloaf, Lyttelton Tunnel) | Pop music (2000s-2010s) | 1991 | ||
| 98.5 FM | RDU (previously Radio U, UFM) | Christchurch (Huntsbury Hill, Marleys Hill, Ilam, Sumner Head) | Community radio | 1990s | ||
| 99.3 FM | Radio Live | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Talk radio | 2006 | 1993 - 1997: Life 99.3FM 1997 - 1999: Southern Star 1999 - 2005: Channel Z 2005 - 2006: Kiwi FM | |
| 99.7 FM | Radio New Zealand Concert | Christchurch (Southshore) | Classical music | 1984 | ||
| 100.1 FM | Newstalk ZB | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Talk radio | 2011 | ||
| 100.9 FM | Voice of South Pole | Christchurch (Huntsbury Hill) | Chinese talk radio | 2008 | ||
| 101.7 FM | Radio New Zealand National | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Public radio | 2004 | ||
| 102.5 FM | Defunct 2005 | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | 2005 - 2015: Kiwi FM | |||
| 104.1 FM | Niu FM | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Urban music | 2002 | ||
| 104.9 FM | Compass FM 104.9 | Amberley (Mt Grey) | Pop music (1960s-1990s) | 2011 | ||
| 105.7 FM | Pulzar FM | Christchurch (Sugarloaf, Huntsbury Hill) | Dance radio | 1999[13] | ||
| 106.5 FM | Radio Hauraki | Christchurch (Sugarloaf) | Mainstream rock (1990s-2010s) | 2008 | ||
| 106.8 FM | Beep FM[14] | Christchurch | LPFM | 2012 | 2006 - 2007:Globe FM
2008 - 2009: Euphoric FM | |
| 106.9 FM | George FM | Christchurch | LPFM Dance radio | |||
| 107.0 FM | Thunder FM[15] | Christchurch (Rolleston/Lincoln) | LPFM Contemporary hit radio | |||
| 107.3 FM | VFM Aoraki Polytechnic | Christchurch CBD | LPFM | |||
| 107.3 FM | Bay Radio[16] | Akaroa | LPFM | |||
| 107.3 FM | XS80's [17] | Christchurch (Cashmere) | LPFM 1980s Music | 2015 | ||
| 107.5 FM | Radio Addington[18] | Christchurch (Addington) | LPFM | 2010 | ||
| 107.5 FM | Radio Redwood[19] | Christchurch | LPFM | |||
| 107.7 FM | Flava | Christchurch | LPFM Urban music | 2013 | ||
| 107.3 | Gospel Radio | Kaiapoi | LPFM Community Radio | 1998 | ||
| 107.7 FM | Just FM[20] | Kaiapoi | LPFM | 1998 | ||
| 107.7 FM | Rotten Radio[21] | Lyttelton | LPFM | |||
| 540 AM | Rhema | Christchurch (Marshland) | Christian music | 2015 | ||
| 612 AM | Star Radio | Christchurch (Philpotts Rd) | Christian music | 1993 | ||
| 675 AM | Radio New Zealand National | Christchurch (Gebbies Pass) | Public radio | |||
| 738 AM | Magic | Christchurch (Marshland) | Pop music (1950s-1970s) | 2015 | 1999 - 2005: Radio Pacific 2005 - 2015: Radio Live | |
| 963 AM | AM Network | Christchurch (Gebbies Pass) | Christian music | 1990s | ?-2015: Southern Star | |
| 1017 AM | Newstalk ZB | Christchurch (Marshland) | Talk radio | 2011 | 2002 - 2002: Canterbury On Air 2003 - 2010: Radio Hauraki | |
| 1098 AM | Newstalk ZB | Christchurch (Marshland) | Talk radio | 1994 | Until 1994: 3ZB | |
| 1260 AM | Radio Trackside (formally BSport, Radio Pacific) | Christchurch (Marshland) | Horse racing Radio | 2005 | 1970s - 1990: Radio Avon 1990 - 1999: C93FM 1999 - 2005 Solid Gold | |
| 1323 AM | Defunct 1996 | Christchurch (Marshland) | 1978 - 1986: 3ZM (broadcast on 1400AM 1973 - 1978) 1988 - 1994: Aotearoa Radio 1995 - 1996: Radio Liberty | |||
| 1413 AM | Radio Ferrymead | Christchurch (Ferrymead Park) | Pop music (1940s-1960s) | 1980s | ||
| 1503 AM | Radio Sport (previously Sports Roundup) | Christchurch (Marshland) | Sports radio | 1994 | 1980s - mid 1990s New Zealand's Rhema | |
| 1593 AM | Coast | Christchurch (Marshland) | Pop music (60s-1970s) | 2004 | Late 1990s: 88 Country 2001 - 2003: The Wolf 2003 - 2004: Easy Listening i |
Mid Canterbury Stations
The following stations broadcast in the Ashburton or Mid Canterbury area.
| Frequency[5] | Station[6] | Location[7] | Format[7] | Airdate[8] | Previous stations on frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.3 FM | The Hits (formally known as Classic Hits, 3ZE) | Ashburton | Adult contemporary music | 2001 | |
| 92.5 FM | Hokonui | Ashburton | Adult contemporary music | 2014 | 2001 - 2014: The Hits (formally known as Classic Hits, 3ZE) |
| 93.3 FM | The Edge | Ashburton | Contemporary hit radio | 2002 | |
| 94.9 FM | Port FM (formally Fox FM) | Ashburton | Adult hits | ||
| 95.7 FM | The Sound (formally Solid Gold) | Ashburton | Classic rock | 2002 | |
| 96.5 FM | Radio Hauraki | Ashburton | Classic rock | 2014 | 2001 - 2014: The Hits (formally known as Classic Hits, 3ZE) |
| 97.3 FM | The Rock | Ashburton | Active rock | 2002 | |
| 98.1 FM | Newstalk ZB | Ashburton | Talk radio | ||
| 98.9 FM | Port FM (formally Fox FM) | Ashburton | Adult hits | ||
| 101.3 FM | Radio New Zealand National | Ashburton | Public Radio | 2004 | |
| 106.1 FM | Port FM (formally Fox FM) | Ashburton | Adult hits | ||
| 702 AM | Radio Sport | Ashburton | Sports Radio | ||
| 873 AM | Newstalk ZB | Ashburton | Talk radio | 2001 | Until 2001: 3ZE |
South Canterbury Stations
The following stations broadcast from the South Canterbury area including the Mackenzie District, Waimate District and Timaru
References
- ↑ Compass FM Website
- 1 2 3 About Compass FM
- ↑ Volcano Radio 88.5 FM website
- ↑ Molten Metal Show
- 1 2 3 "Database of radio". FMLIST."MWLIST radio database". MWLIST.
- 1 2 3 "Radio Heritage". Radio Heritage Foundation.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Local Radio Broadcast Stations". Radio Station World.
- 1 2 3 "Welcome to The Radio Vault". The Radio Vault. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011.
- ↑ Power Hit FM 87.8
- ↑ "AshgroveFM". Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ↑ Rollywood FM
- ↑ The Wave
- ↑ "Pulzar FM about us". Pulzar FM. Pulzar FM. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ↑ Beep FM
- ↑ Thunder FM
- ↑ Bay Radio
- ↑ XS80's
- ↑ Radio Addington
- ↑ Redwood Radio
- ↑ JUST FM
- ↑ Rotten Radio