Featured Programmes
Zola Rose
Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.
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.
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.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
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!).
Anne Spear
Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.
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.
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
Darren “Lappy” Lapwood
Darren Lapwood presents some of the best songs for speedway racing.
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
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.
Peter Bywater
Peter Bywater hosts Sound Selector which links music genres, from ska to punk, dub step to reggae, from the 70’s to today.
Motueka High School Students
The Buzz, created by Motueka High School Students.
John Scott
John Scott returns to Fresh FM with trivia and film reviews on John’s TnR Show.
Shannon Cassidy
A spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians with loads of local content and information. Hosted by Shannon Cassidy.
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.
Ted Basdevant
Moux and Ted discuss current and upcoming films and events at the Gecko Motueka, the boutique cinema of the Top of the South.
Terry and Diane Langford
Terry and Diane Langford host Saturday in the Country, a weekly music show focusing mainly on country music.
Ciaran
It’s almost departure time. We ask our guest to choose five pieces of music that soundtrack their lives, music that takes them back, makes them smile, paints a picture or stirs a memory. They are also allowed a book and a luxury item. These must all fit neatly in their carry on suitcase as they head for the peace and quiet of the Aran Islands. The pleasure was all mine and the music was all yours.
Kawana Hemi
Kawana Hemi presents some of his favorite Hip-Hop and RnB, along with other sweet tunes from the last 40 years.
Youth
Motueka High School Students
The Buzz, created by Motueka High School Students.
Fresh FM
Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.
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.
Collingwood Area School Students
Collingwood Area School students host Radio Club, with school news, information and 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!).
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
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
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.
Sally Rees
Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.
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.
Harold Mayaba
Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives
Thomas Spring
Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing
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.
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.
Culture
Introducing Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show, join Ciaran for all things Irish.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
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.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
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.
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’.
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.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
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.
The Deadline Report – Ben Vidgen Investigates. A double shot of reality.
Zola Rose
Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.
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.
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.
GalanJAH
A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.
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.
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.
Her Voice
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.
Vinita Chandra
Welcome to Women’s World with Vini Chandra. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences and resilient spirits of women worldwide.
Maria Baigent
Maria Baigent presents an hour of Musical Trinkets, written, sung and performed by Women.
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
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.
Lorraine MacIntosh
Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.
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.
Zola Rose
Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.
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.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
Shontell Mita
Shontell Mita, a Maori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Maori and English highlighting predominantly Maori Women Musicians in Aotearoa.
Interests
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.
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.
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.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
Michael Bortnick and Grace
Join hosts Michael Bortnick and Grace from our Nelson Studio presenting a breakfast show with a different musical theme each episode.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Scott
John Scott returns to Fresh FM with trivia and film reviews on John’s TnR Show.
Lorraine MacIntosh
Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.