Featured Programmes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!).
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
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.
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
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 Clare Islands. The pleasure was all mine and the music was all yours.
Forbidden Radio
Vintage Radio Drama performed in front of a live audience and broadcast on Fresh FM
Ben Zaven Crane
“The Sensorium” is a two-hour auditory hallucination woven live by D.J Mojo Filter for Fresh FM. Ben Zaven Crane is a producer and performer from the U.K having recently moved to Motueka looking to find fellow space cats with whom to share these sacred sounds. Join him for an immersive psychedelic journey where music, sound design, and storytelling fuse to dissolve the limits of perception
Penina Uhrle
Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.
Maria Baigent
Maria Baigent presents an hour of Musical Trinkets, written, sung and performed by Women.
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.
Matt Budd and Maria Baigent
By request of our Robot Overlord, Matt and Maria start the weekend with rock (and stuff).
Grant Knowles
Join Grant Knowles for diverse music, funism and informative chats…
Chrissie Small
Ruby Bay Store Live features music recorded live at the Ruby Bay Store in Tasman.
Shannon Cassidy
A spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians with loads of local content and information. Hosted by Shannon Cassidy.
State Cinemas
A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson.
Youth
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!).
Francis Ching, Millie Turuu, Bailey Bright, Phoebe Olive
Motueka High School Students present Youth and Community Affairs, Interviews, and What’s On around the Tasman Region.
Penina Uhrle
Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.
Collingwood Area School Students
Collingwood Area School students host Radio Club, with school news, information and music.
Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
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
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.
Thomas Spring
Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing
Alcoholics Anonymous
Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.
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.
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.
Sally Rees
Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.
Harold Mayaba
Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives
Culture
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.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
Lorraine MacIntosh
Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.
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.
Multicultural Youth Nelson Tasman
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
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.
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
True stories about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events.
Introducing Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show, join Ciaran for all things Irish.
Harold Mayaba
Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives
Ethics
Jan Marsh
Jan Marsh presents Spirited Conversations recorded live at Nelson’s Yaza Cafe.
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’.
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.
GalanJAH
A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.
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.
The Deadline Report – Ben Vidgen Investigates. A double shot of reality.
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.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
Philippa Foes-Lamb
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
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
Students from Nelson College for Girls
Students from Nelson College for Girls host The Dinner Club. Music, chat and fun!
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.
Vinita Chandra
Welcome to Women’s World with Vini Chandra. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences and resilient spirits of women worldwide.
Shontell Mita
Shontell Mita, a Maori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Maori and English highlighting predominantly Maori Women Musicians in Aotearoa.
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.
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.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
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.
Interests
Grant Knowles
Join Grant Knowles for diverse music, funism and informative chats…
John Scott
John Scott returns to Fresh FM with trivia and film reviews on John’s TnR Show.
Joanna Santa Barbara
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.
Darren “Lappy” Lapwood
Darren Lapwood presents some of the best songs for speedway racing. For more speedway information head to: https://www.speedway.co.nz/
Philippa Foes-Lamb
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
Cultural Conversations
True stories about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events.
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.
Jan Marsh
Jan Marsh presents Spirited Conversations recorded live at Nelson’s Yaza Cafe.
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.
Cultural Conversations
Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.
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.
Mark Manson
Mark Manson talks to locals and other guests about an eclectic mix of topics and issues of interest. Plus guests also provide a selection of music they are listening to.
