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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.

Transform Your Life By Healing The Mind, Body and Soul Naturally and Fast. Create longevity of life with less pain and frustration by rewiring your brain and your body’s energy to have more joy, peace, better health and wellbeing.

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 Nelson Arts Festival is 11 days of unmissable arts experiences in Whakatū! 23 Oct – 2 Nov 2025. We take a look behind the scenes and hear about some of the unmissable events coming to Whakatū this October in our interview series.

Collingwood Area School students host Radio Club, with school news, information and music.

Conversations with performers at the 2026 Nelson Fringe Festival.

Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.

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.

Join Harold Mayaba – the Lion Hugger for Real Life Stories That Change Lives

Jessica Díaz Rodríguez, Julio Díaz Rodríguez and Luz Zúñiga Vega host Viva LatinoAmerica! Latin American Culture, Music, Current Affairs and Interviews in Spanish.

Shontell Mita, a Maori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Maori and English highlighting predominantly Maori Women Musicians in Aotearoa.

Sally Rees from Natural Nosh offers simple solutions for a healthier lifestyle incorporating a Raw Food Diet.

Change-making conversations on housing for people and planet. Enabling more affordable, connected, and regenerative places to live.

Join Grant Knowles for diverse music, funism and informative chats…

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.

Hosted by Graeme Robertson, Nelson Science Stories shines a light on the discoveries, people, and places that have shaped the region’s rich scientific heritage. From early innovations to modern breakthroughs, each episode uncovers the fascinating stories behind Nelson’s contribution to science in Aotearoa and beyond.

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.

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.

A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.

Starting Wednesday September 04, your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting On Air.

One-off interviews with people in our community.

Originality is a myth; this show is brought to you by Pat B.  He’s just over one half of the Pat’s of Least Resistance, in association with BlueEye Productions.  Engineering in reverse.

Here’s an idea… join us every Wednesday at 2100 where nothing exists.

Welcome to Women’s World with Vini Chandra. Join us as we explore the diverse experiences and resilient spirits of women worldwide.

Tasman Report is a fortnightly podcast about the work of your council. Each episode draws on business from council committees and community boards, plus stories from staff working across parks and reserves, planning, infrastructure, biosecurity, ports and marine, planning, and emergency management. You will hear directly from the council team and elected members on the projects, and ideas building a thriving, resilient Tasman region.

‘Yumi Talem’ or ‘Our Voice’ is a radio program that features Vanuatu’s cultures, current affairs, and the Christian principles Vanuatu is founded on.

The Deadline Report – Ben Vidgen Investigates. A double shot of reality.

A conversation with Nelson Mayor, Nick Smith, hosted by Chrissie Small

Tindall Foundation Stories of Otherness are first hand accounts aimed to educate and help people to speak up.

Luke Walton, registered counsellor and men’s mental health practitioner, delves into the topic of men’s mental health.   Luke collaberates with professionals, and a variety of guests with lived experience, including athletes and artists. “Manawa Shoulder to Shoulder” examines effective strategies for men and youth with personal stories of empowerment.

Darren Lapwood presents some of the best songs for speedway racing. For more speedway information head to: https://www.speedway.co.nz/

Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.

John Scott returns to Fresh FM with trivia and film reviews on John’s TnR Show.

Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard focusing on sustainability and the environment.

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.

Did you ever think to yourself what is Nelson’s history? Or what are facts about Nelson? Well, that is the type of question our podcast answers. Our team at Nelson Intermediate are here to talk to you about Nelson’s history and its facts along with Nelson Intermediate School.

Join hosts Michael Bortnick and Grace from our Nelson Studio presenting a breakfast show with a different musical theme each episode.

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.

A spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians with loads of local content and information. Hosted by Shannon Cassidy.

Henley School News Hounds are a group of Senior Students from Henley Primary School reporting on topics and events happening in and around the school.

A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.

Kawana Hemi presents some of his favorite Hip-Hop and RnB, along with other sweet tunes from the last 40 years.

“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

For Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 diverse community members share their stories of big life transitions that affected their mental wellbeing, and talk about how connecting with others helped them move out of isolation and distress and towards community. Created in partnership with Health Action Trust, Hikitia! and Fresh FM, these 30 minute stories encourage others to reach out and give practical tips for supporting each other.

Step into the Green Room – where musicians talk songwriting, touring, and the stories behind their music.

Tim Time is an informal chat with TDC (Tasman District Council) Mayor Tim King on local issues and council updates to keep you informed.

An hour of contemporary music written and produced by local students on the NMIT Contemporary Music Course.

A Little Bit Booked is like listening to two friends chat about their latest literary obsession. Editor and writer Claire Williamson (@accidentaltokyoite) is regularly joined by authors, book lovers, and publishing experts for in-depth interviews, reviews, and plenty of recommendations. Expect more than a bit of banter!

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.

Rise and Shine Radio Show with Melissa Melodious⚡️is about encouraging the heights and depths of life through music, wisdom & sweet inspiration. Tune in and charge up Sundays 8am. Together let’s Rise, one episode at a time.

Matt and Maria start the weekend with rock, metal, and the occasional decree from their evil Robot Overlord – who, despite the title, is apparently quite lovely.

Stranded in Paradise is an historical music show based on the book of the same name by John Dix, and is a guide to the history of NZ Rock N Roll from 1955 through to 1988.

Have you ever wondered what’s up with our environment in Te Tau Ihu? How can we help take care of the Nelson environment? In this series of 10 episodes, NIS radio students will interview relevant environmentalists to share facts about Te Taiao.

Eleanor Cave and Susanne Williamson preview upcoming films screening at State Cinemas Nelson and presented by the Nelson Film Society.

Word is Power is a programme looking at life through the scriptures and personal journeys in faith.

Ka kohikohia ngā taonga toi Māori – mai i ngā rā o mua tae noa ki ēnei rā tōnu – hei kai mā ngā tāringa. Audio treasures, including waiata and stories, from the past and present Māori world are shared to enrich our wairua.

Izzy Craw and Isla Nortfield, former hosts of The Dinner Club on Fresh FM, have created a short video showcasing the station.

Motueka High School Students present Youth and Community Affairs, Interviews, and What’s On around the Tasman Region.

Life of Law explores the people, pathways, and experiences that shape the legal profession. Through conversations with lawyers and professionals working in and around the law, Life of Law shares insights into careers, challenges, and the realities of working in the legal world.

Peter Bywater hosts Sound Selector which links music genres, from ska to punk, dub step to reggae, from the 70’s to today.

A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson.

Terry and Diane Langford host Saturday in the Country, a weekly music show focusing mainly on country music.

On Crisps Lane, stories begin mid-sentence and rarely end where you expect. Honest, dry, and just a little bit dangerous.

The Third Narrative, exploring life beyond black and white thinking. Join Noa in intimate conversations with guests whose lives embrace complexity and openness with courage and love, offering fresh perspectives on today’s most divided topics and the space that exists in-between and beyond.

True stories about inspirational people who have reconstructed their lives and responded in transformational ways following huge traumatic events.

Audio postcard from Spain by ex Nelsonian Lorraine MacIntosh.

Join Penina on The Jam, with interesting topics of conversation and really good music.

Maria Baigent presents Trinketbox, a curated hour of music written, sung and produced by women. Each episode explores a theme, genre, era or artist, uncovering musical treasures from Aotearoa and beyond.

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’.

Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing

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.

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.

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.

Fresh FM was proud to be the official media partner for TUKU 25 Whakatū. As part of that partnership, we created a special series featuring interviews with the passionate event hosts behind the festival.

These archived interviews from TUKU 25 capture the stories, inspirations, and unique experiences shared by the people who helped bring the festival to life across Whakatū.

Explore the interviews to hear the voices behind last year’s celebrations and the events that made the festival so special.

Explore Fresh FM’s TUKU 26 interviews, and listen back to our archived TUKU 25 episodes.

Roots Rastafari Reggae with GalanJAH.

On ‘New Zealand Student Life’, we begin with the real migrant journeys. From the jitters of pre-departure to finding your footing in the Kiwi landscape, join Buddhika Daluwatte as he shares the authentic stories of migrant students navigating life and education in New Zealand.

At Fresh FM, we’re incredibly grateful for the support of local businesses that help keep community voices on the air.

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.

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.