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Welcome to TAURANGA Village Radio MUSEUM INCORPORATED SOCIETY

Enjoy your day with Village Radio - tune in to Station 1XT - 1368kh on the AM band to re-live special events and moments, sing along to old favourites and recall memories of a musical past that's seldom heard today.

Village Radio is your nostalgia station and in keeping with our vintage status we broadcast on the AM frequency, which was all that was available in New Zealand before FM was introduced.
 
We operate from the Tauranga Historic Village and our volunteers welcome requests and chats to let us know you are listening and enjoying the unique programmes each volunteer announcer compiles. We play vinyl records mostly and have the fourth largest collection of nostalgic music in New Zealand which have been donated to Village Radio from Tauranga residents.
 
We broadcast daily and if you have a special preference check out the 'Programmes' section on the Home Page for the particular genre you prefer. Apart from these, the music goes round and round with nostalgic recordings from the 1920’s to the early 2000’s each day for your pleasure.
 
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WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF STATION MANAGER, TONY RHIND

It is with deep sadness and fond memories that we announce the passing of our dear friend and station manager Tony Rhind on 23 Nov 2024.    Tony started volunteering with Village Radio in 2015 and has been leading our daily operations in recent years. His compassion, commitment, exuberance and endless energy brought so much colour and order to the Village Radio studios. Tony's sense of fun and passion for life brought joy to anyone he came in contact with.  Village Radio will broadcast a tribute to Tony from 1.00pm Friday 6 December 2024. Listen online through http://www.villageradio.co.nz  or on 1368AM in the Tauranga area.  Village Radio sends our love to Helen, Michelle, Chris, family and friends. We are missing you Tony.

NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR INTERVIEWED

  George Stewart’s studio guest on Monday was the recently appointed Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator for Tauranga, Nga Utanga. Nga was a former Tauranga Police Sergeant, where he was in charge of Youth Services.   He told George how to set up a Neighbourhood Support Group, how to keep an eye on your neighbours and what to be aware of, if you have not seen someone in your area for a while.  He also talked about keeping your home safe and secure, and the dangers of leaving phone or computer chargers on unattended, which have Lithium batteries that can catch fire and set fire to your home.   He also spoke about the scams that are targeting older people and how to avoid being caught up in the tricks these people play on the vulnerable community.   Photo of Nga Utanga taken in our studio  

MP SAM UFFINDELL INTERVIEWED

Joining Peter Donnelly in the studio on Friday was Sam Uffindell, New Zealand politician and former international banking executive. He has been a Member of Parliament for Tauranga, representing the National Party since winning a by-election in June 2022.     He was born in Auckland but lives in the Bay of Plenty with his wife Julia and their three young children.  When asked what got him interested in politics his answer was that he wanted to make Tauranga the best place in New Zealand to live.    Peter played So Long Marianne by Leonard Cohen at his request.  Peter also asked Sam what was the first album he bought and the answer Michael Jackson - Dangerous.   Photo of Sam in our studio.

AGM RESULTS FOR VILLAGE RADIO

 On Tuesday 26th November 2024 Volunteers attended our AGM and the following are our new Committee. Chair Person          Evan Turbott     Vice Chair             Ken Wadsworth     Station Manager    TBA    Secretary              Tony Hunt     Treasurer              Ashley Hayes   Committee:-         Eileen Roach                               Penny Vaughan                                Keith Davidson      Photo                  Chair Person - Evan Turbott 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ANNOUNCER

Tauranga Village Radio would llike to welcome Penny Vaughan. Penny has undertgone training and passed with flying colours.   As she has said in her bio for the website "Thanks to my daughter Kate who was a volunteer here on Village Radio I am now loving being part of The Team, bringing all the wonderful music we have at our fingertips into everyones' homes during my show on a Monday".  Kate left Village Radio a few months ago to live in Ireland for a while.    See more about Penny under the Our Volunteers icon.                

VINYL RECORDS AND CD SALE

Join us at the creative campus on 23 November for an amazing vinyl and CD sale. Explore a wide range of genres and eras!All funds raised to support Village Radio's move to a temporary location in the Historic Village while the building undergoes earthquake strengthening. Saturday 23 November10am - 3pmKawakawa Room, The Incubator, The Creative CampusCash or direct bank transfer only Photo:- Kate Pollock in our extensive record library and the location map for the sale.