Fresh FM Community Access Radio for Te Tauihu
Description
Fresh FM is a not-for-profit community access radio station serving Te Tauihu, the Top of the South region of New Zealand. It provides a platform for diverse local voices, music, stories, and cultural experiences through multiple broadcast frequencies and online streaming.
The station offers a wide range of programmes including local council reports, cultural shows in multiple languages, youth and community affairs, music genres from folk to reggae, and health and wellbeing content. It features contributions from local schools, multicultural groups, and community organizations.
Fresh FM is funded by NZ On Air, grants, and donations, emphasizing community engagement and representation. It operates several studios across the region and aims to reflect the aspirations and creativity of its diverse audience in Te Tauihu.