Featured Programmes
Rich McCoy
Hearth Tales invites you to bask in the warm glow of creativity. Join Rich McCoy as he listens to the tales of artists, makers, creative souls and those that love them. These luminaries share their wisdom, illuminating the path. Through their stories, we discover the power of passion, the resilience of the human spirit, and the transformative nature of art and creativity.
Craig Prichard
How can we restore and revive our degraded marine environment? In this series of eight 30 minute programmes, Craig Prichard from the Cawthron Institute talks with scientists and marine professionals about the work they are doing, and how others can help around the Top of the South to mend what many regard as the watery desert in Te Tai-o-Aorere, Mohua, and the Sounds.
Kath Bee
Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Live and off-the-cuff, Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!).
Christin Schäffner
Christin Schäffner presents Building Bridges 101, connecting locals across the Top of the South with how local government works. Christin interview’s political and non political figures gathering Information on issues and processes.
Alfie Langford
Kia Ora, I’m Alfie! I’m 15 years old and lucky to call the stunning Golden Bay home. Welcome to Golden Hour—the ultimate radio show on FreshFM!
I’m here to bring some fresh energy and fun to the station.
Zola Rose
Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.
Anne Spear
Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.
Fresh FM, Cultural Conversations
The Stories We Hold is a collaboration between Cultural Conversations and Fresh FM. This project would not have been possible without funding from the Lottery Community Fund, who have funded this collaboration.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
About Fresh FM
FreshFM is a not-for-profit charitable trust funded by NZ On Air, grants and donations to provide a voice for the many voices of our community.
Our vision is that FreshFM should reflect the aspirations, creativity, experiences, stories and music of the people who live in Te Tauihu The Top of The South, and through our broadcast frequencies and on-line services, share those things with the world.
How to listen
Nelson-Tasman 104.8 FM
Nelson CBD 107.2
Golden Bay 95.0 FM
Blenheim 88.9 FM
Arts & Music
Matt Budd and Maria Baigent
By request of our Robot Overlord, Matt and Maria start the weekend with rock (and stuff).
Fresh FM
Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.
Warwick Jones
Tune in for house, trance and drum n bass with Warwick.
GalanJAH
A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.
Alfie Langford
Kia Ora, I’m Alfie! I’m 15 years old and lucky to call the stunning Golden Bay home. Welcome to Golden Hour—the ultimate radio show on FreshFM!
I’m here to bring some fresh energy and fun to the station.
Dean Campbell
Dean Campbell brings a range of plant Medicine music that bridges the Spiritual realms from South America, The East, New Zealand and afar.
Harmony Aquarian
HATU is IN Da House… from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
Fresh FM
Conversations with artists, musicians, actors and other creatives ahead of their Top of The South performances.
Fresh FM
Step into the Green Room – where musicians talk songwriting, touring, and the stories behind their music.
Grant Knowles
Grant Knowles joins us with the lowdown on the arts in Golden Bay.
Tony Tomorrow
Join Tony Tomorrow and friends as he explores the local scene, local people and local music around Nelson in the past, present and future. With a little bit of randomness mixed in.
Terry and Diane Langford
Terry and Diane Langford host Saturday in the Country, a weekly music show focusing mainly on country music.
Youth
Motueka High School Students
The Buzz, created by Motueka High School Students.
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
Fresh FM
Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.
Kath Bee
Music, stories, fun facts, strange noises and MORE! Live and off-the-cuff, Kath Bee has surprises in store for everyone (even herself!).
Collingwood Area School Students
Collingwood Area School students host Radio Club, with school news, information and music.
Alfie Langford
Kia Ora, I’m Alfie! I’m 15 years old and lucky to call the stunning Golden Bay home. Welcome to Golden Hour—the ultimate radio show on FreshFM!
I’m here to bring some fresh energy and fun to the station.
Health & Wellbeing
Sally Rees
Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
April May
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Dean Campbell
Dean Campbell brings a range of plant Medicine music that bridges the Spiritual realms from South America, The East, New Zealand and afar.
Breffni O’Rourke
Hosted by Breffni O’Rourke, this show is for you if you are likely to age, you care about someone who is aging or you are looking for a fresh perspective on your own aging.
Thomas Spring
Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing
Harold Mayaba
Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives
Erik Roeper
Seido Karate On-Air Dojo features conversations with the remarkable individuals who have made the club a special place to learn and grow. Tune in to hear their stories and insights.
Culture
Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
Dominique Porzio, Gabriela Diaz and Chaning Valdés
Dominique Porzio, Gabriela Diaz and Chaning Valdés present an emotional view of Latinas living in New Zealand covering a variety of different topics.
Valorie Patrick
‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on.
Introducing Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show, join Ciaran for all things Irish.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega
Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega host Viva LatinoAmerica! Latin American Culture, Music, Current Affairs and Interviews in Spanish.
Harold Mayaba
Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives
Cultural Conversations
True stories about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events.
Lorraine MacIntosh
Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.
Fresh FM, Cultural Conversations
The Stories We Hold is a collaboration between Cultural Conversations and Fresh FM. This project would not have been possible without funding from the Lottery Community Fund, who have funded this collaboration.
Radio Viti Te Tauihu
Radio Viti Te Tauihu serves the people through our Vosa vaka-Viti Fijian Language and Culture on air via Fresh FM across the Top of the South Island in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Shontell Mita
Shontell Mita, a Maori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Maori and English highlighting predominantly Maori Women Musicians in Aotearoa.
Ethics
April May
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Philippa Foes-Lamb
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
William Manu
Call to Worship proclaims the everlasting gospel of God’s love in the context of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12.
Harmony Aquarian
HATU is IN Da House… from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
The Deadline Report – Ben Vidgen Investigates. A double shot of reality.
Kerry Sunderland
Join Kerry Sunderland for Deathwalker’s Guide to Life. A show that explores how thinking and talking about death can help you live a life without regrets.
Lindsay Wood
Climate Matters, an audio version of Lindsay Wood from Resilienz Ltd’s Climate Matters newsletter, that gives intriguing insights into climate breakdown and climate recovery.
Fresh FM
John Bayliss explores the Christian message about God’s love for humanity as revealed through Jesus Christ. There are thoughts about the compassion of Jesus for those who are hurting, and ways to get right with God , along with prayers for those in need.
Dean Campbell
Dean Campbell brings a range of plant Medicine music that bridges the Spiritual realms from South America, The East, New Zealand and afar.
Solar Made Simple is predicated on the responsibilities and rights inherent in us all to take part in the conversation and not just ‘Talk the Talk ‘ but ‘Walk the Walk’.
Jan Marsh
Jan Marsh presents Spirited Conversations recorded live at Nelson’s Yaza Cafe.
Her Voice
Shontell Mita
Shontell Mita, a Maori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Maori and English highlighting predominantly Maori Women Musicians in Aotearoa.
Dominique Porzio, Gabriela Diaz and Chaning Valdés
Dominique Porzio, Gabriela Diaz and Chaning Valdés present an emotional view of Latinas living in New Zealand covering a variety of different topics.
Zola Rose
Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.
Maria Baigent
Maria Baigent presents an hour of Musical Trinkets, written, sung and performed by Women.
Lorraine MacIntosh
Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.
Valorie Patrick
‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on.
Christin Schäffner
Christin Schäffner presents Building Bridges 101, connecting locals across the Top of the South with how local government works. Christin interview’s political and non political figures gathering Information on issues and processes.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
Vinita Chandra
Welcome to Women’s World with Vini Chandra. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences and resilient spirits of women worldwide.
April May
April May, author and founder of April May Gems and mother of five, is passionate about sharing her stories to encourage and inspire others and to restore hearts that are in need of hope.
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
Interests
Erik Roeper
Seido Karate On-Air Dojo features conversations with the remarkable individuals who have made the club a special place to learn and grow. Tune in to hear their stories and insights.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
Fresh FM, Cultural Conversations
The Stories We Hold is a collaboration between Cultural Conversations and Fresh FM. This project would not have been possible without funding from the Lottery Community Fund, who have funded this collaboration.
Radio Viti Te Tauihu
Radio Viti Te Tauihu serves the people through our Vosa vaka-Viti Fijian Language and Culture on air via Fresh FM across the Top of the South Island in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Fresh FM
At Fresh FM, we’re incredibly grateful for the support of local businesses that help keep community voices on the air. Their generosity enables us to share diverse stories, music, and conversations that make up the rich fabric of Te Tauihu. In this series, we meet the passionate people behind these businesses—learning about their journeys, their connection to our community, and why they choose to support Fresh FM.
Interested in being a sponsor? Check out more about it here.
Vinita Chandra
Welcome to Women’s World with Vini Chandra. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences and resilient spirits of women worldwide.
Tim King, Fresh FM
Tim Time is an informal chat with TDC (Tasman District Council) Mayor Tim King on local issues and council updates to keep you informed.
Christin Schäffner
Christin Schäffner presents Building Bridges 101, connecting locals across the Top of the South with how local government works. Christin interview’s political and non political figures gathering Information on issues and processes.
Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega
Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega host Viva LatinoAmerica! Latin American Culture, Music, Current Affairs and Interviews in Spanish.
LGBTQIA+ radio. Music by us and for us, because representation matters and so do the songs that shape us.
Hosted by Jo. Expect interviews, new music, songs from all eras, and the occasional deep dive or guest mix.
Philippa Foes-Lamb
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.