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Welcome to Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM - community Access radio for the Taranaki region. We’re here to offer a broadcast voice to you, the people of Taranaki.

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Latest Access Radio Taranaki Podcast Episodes

The Computer Chap Show 10-04-2025 Introduction to Anti-Virus Apps

The Computer Chap Show 10-04-2025 Introduction to Anti-Virus Apps
Focusing on Windows-based PC’s this show provides a perspective as to what damage viruses can do, why anti-virus apps are needed to protect your computer and information, what free apps offer, what are the most popular apps, how much should you pay for a subscription, where to acquire apps, and finally an introduction to Microsoft Defender - their own anti-virus offering.

The Computer Chap Show 10-04-2025 Introduction to Security

The Computer Chap Show 10-04-2025 Introduction to Security
An overview of security basics - passwords, backups, sign-on’s, and good housekeeping. This show covers the basics and how security has been challenged by access to online work. Added to my show on anti-virus needs and applications, this provides answers to the many enquiries that I receive.

The Unity Show 10-04-2025 Waikato Wars

The Unity Show 10-04-2025 Waikato Wars
Have you ever wanted to learn about new cultures? If so, then this show is the one for you! I'll be talking about different cultures, including ethnic cultures and how people identify.

Those Darn Hitchys 10-04-2025 Episode 2

Those Darn Hitchys 10-04-2025 Episode 2
Those darn Hitchys - a whanāu who love to yarn... a lot... so they put a mic in the mix!

Talking Taiao 14-04-2025 Junction Upcycle Challenge

Talking Taiao 14-04-2025 Junction Upcycle Challenge
Dave from the Junction Zero Waste Hub talks about the current Reuse Shop Upcycle Challenge and the upcoming Taranaki Schools upcycling competition.

Making Yourself At Home 14-04-2025 Piripi from NZ

Making Yourself At Home 14-04-2025 Piripi from NZ
Meet Piripi – a 54-year-old Taranaki local whose journey took him from the oil industry to travelling New Zealand with his whānau. What began as a one-year road trip turned into eight years of eye-opening experiences, leading him to create Give 4, a grassroots effort supporting homeless families. After surviving a major heart attack and stroke in 2018, Piripi rebuilt his life from scratch. His latest mission? Launching Men’s Hub — a space for men to connect, grow, and get support in all areas of life.

Access Radio Taranaki Featured Programmes

Una Lloradita y a Seguir

Una Lloradita y a Seguir
Unite a Mari y Clari en "Una lloradita y a seguir". Un podcast en español que refleja una charla de amigas en un café (o bar). Join Mari and Clari on 'Una lloradita y a seguir', a Spanish-language podcast that mimics a cozy cafe chat among friends.

The Well.I.Am Podcast

The Well.I.Am Podcast
Ready to flourish? The Well.I.Am Podcast is your weekly guide to getting mentally fit, and maintaining a healthy mindset.

Talking Taiao

Talking Taiao
Our mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability.

Ta Talanoa

Ta Talanoa
"Ta Talanoa" means "let's talk"in Samoan. It's a show where we have good conversations; where we get to connect with our community and people around us. We can learn so much more from each other through conversations.

Making Yourself At Home

Making Yourself At Home
Welcome to Making Yourself at Home! The radio show and podcast where you tell us your story about how you are making New Zealand and Taranaki your home. While we learn about and share your unique experiences and perspectives, we also like to discuss community projects, programs and initiatives that can help with the settling-in process.

Cool African Groove

Cool African Groove
Cool African Groove welcomes you to shake your body to all the latest and throwback African umes with a bit of Ziwi Sista and DJ DR Vic Banter in the mix. 

All Access Radio Taranaki Programmes

Car Crazy
Car Crazy Health & Disability EnglishDo you have the ability to push through physical impairments to make the life you choose? Brendan Cresswell does. He profiles makes and models of cars, cracks jokes, and plays songs in this show all about cars.
Classic and Contemporary Country
Classic and Contemporary Country Music EnglishMichael Brent Roycroft plays country music from the 1950s to today, with the stories behind the songs and the performers.
College Conversations
College Conversations Youth English Andrew, Joshua, and Kendrick catch up to discuss what's on their minds, and the latest happenings at Francis Douglas Memorial College (FDMC) Sponsored by Francis Douglas Memorial College
Colours of the Heart
Colours of the Heart Health & Wellbeing EnglishLife coach Rex Lovegrove looks at life's challenges from a place of presence and compassion, through conversations with real people.
Conversations with a Mayor
Conversations with a Mayor Community EnglishFind out the interesting things happening around the maunga in these conversations with a mayor.
Cool African Groove
Cool African Groove Music English, Zulu, XhosaCool African Groove welcomes you to shake your body to all the latest and throwback African umes with a bit of Ziwi Sista and DJ DR Vic Banter in the mix. 
Frankly Friday
Frankly Friday Community EnglishTracey meets with new guests every Friday to give a voice and platform to those in our community. 
Give it a Go Radio
Give it a Go Radio Community English The shows on this page are by people who gave it a go on Access Radio Taranaki. We may never hear from them again, or they may go on to become our most popular broadcaster. Only time will tell.
Herbal Wisdom
Herbal Wisdom Health & Wellbeing English Join Martina from Blue Petal Botanicals for a stroll around the garden. In this fortnightly show, learn from Martina as she shares garden tips, how herbs can be used, the brilliance of bees, and bushels of her 'Herbal Wisdom'
Hit the Trail
Hit the Trail Community English Rebecca Beyer, Gabrielle Fawker, Virginia Winder, and Sophie Walker interview artists (Taranaki Arts Trail), gardeners (Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival), and community members (Taranaki Sustainable Backyards Trail), about their projects.
Indie Springboard
Indie Springboard Music English Enjoy those hidden Indie music gems that deserve to be played!
Koala and Kangaroo
Koala and Kangaroo Youth EnglishKoala and Kangaroo are really Tipene and Gaige, best mates since Devon Intermediate days
Kowi Corner
Kowi Corner Ethnic & Cultural English, Korean Hello, my name is Mingkyung, and I am the host of Kowi Corner. What does "Kowi" mean? It's what we Kiwi-Koreans call ourselves! Learn some basic Korean, and I'll also share local news with the Korean community.
Kris's Picks
Kris's Picks Music EnglishAn hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
Let's Talk Coffee - and everything in-between
Let's Talk Coffee - and everything in-between Community English Connecting Over Coffee: Exploring life's big and small moments
Making Yourself At Home
Making Yourself At Home Ethnic & Cultural EnglishWelcome to Making Yourself at Home! The radio show and podcast where you tell us your story about how you are making New Zealand and Taranaki your home. While we learn about and share your unique experiences and perspectives, we also like to discuss community projects, programs and initiatives that can help with the settling-in process.
Me And My Mates
Me And My Mates Health & Disability English Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace invite others with different abilities in to chat about life, the universe and everything in between.
Music To Knock Off To
Music To Knock Off To Music EnglishCruise into the weekend with Paul Coulton
My Little Corner of the World
My Little Corner of the World Music English Colin Mosen is an avid music fan, and an inspiring raconteur. His goal is to bring listeners pleasure through sharing his eclectic choice of music, and stories, and often the stories behind the music.
My Music and My Life
My Music and My Life Health & Disability English Chris Whitmore loves going to live shows. This show will give Chris a chance to share with you his favourite music and tell you his life’s story.
Pick a Tale for Adults
Pick a Tale for Adults Arts EnglishStory teller, Lesley Dowding, brings story into the world of adults with tales from her imagination and around the world, told in true oral tradition.
Pick a Tale for Children
Pick a Tale for Children Arts EnglishStory teller, Lesley Dowding, brings story into the world of children, with tales from her imagination and around the world, told in true oral tradition.
Rhodie Remembers
Rhodie Remembers Arts English Join Rhodie for an hour each week when he plays music from the 60s and 70s and shares some of his extensive knowledge on the history of the groups and artists of the era.
Rolling Back the Years With Radius
Rolling Back the Years With Radius Community EnglishBringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Heatherlea Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications.
Soul Food with Chris Herd
Soul Food with Chris Herd Spirituality & Religion English Spiritual nourishment from God's word. A pleasant hour of thought-provoking words for enriching the soul, accompanied by a beautiful selection of acapella Gospel songs.
Special Broadcasts
Special Broadcasts Community EnglishFrom time to time something special comes along that just has to be made available for all to hear. These special broadcasts are one-off programmes or significant interviews that have featured on Access Radio Taranaki.
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast Arts English Sugar Loafing Arts Cast showcases the diversity of arts in Taranaki and beyond. Hosted by Mikaela Nyman
Swiss Music Show
Swiss Music Show Music EnglishThe music can be in any language but it's definitely coming out of Switzerland. Tune in to discover 2 Swiss artists or bands each week.
Ta Talanoa
Ta Talanoa Ethnic & Cultural Samoan"Ta Talanoa" means "let's talk"in Samoan. It's a show where we have good conversations; where we get to connect with our community and people around us. We can learn so much more from each other through conversations.
Talking Taiao
Talking Taiao Community EnglishOur mission is to inspire and support people, businesses, and communities to value our local taiao (environment) and act to prioritize sustainability.
Te Ara Taiao
Te Ara Taiao Youth English Te Ara Taiao is a collaborative environmental education programme in Taranaki. It aims to enhance connections between hapū, Iwi, schools and community, to develop leadership, and work together to enhance the mauri and ecology of our rohe.
The Computer Chap Show
The Computer Chap Show Technology and Gaming English Understanding and using digital technology, with Steve Green
The Folk Music Hour
The Folk Music Hour Community EnglishDavid Calder presents the music he loves
The Law Lady
The Law Lady Community EnglishAngela Solomons from Taranaki Community Law presents this informative legal show. A new topic covered every fortnight with advice as to where you can go to get the best help you need.
The Number Plate
The Number Plate Community English Join Bryan and Morris as they share their comical approach on life as a male over 50, From past experiences, what's happening and even sharing their anecdotes from times gone by for fun and frivolity from these two local lads , sharing their lives with us.
The Stage Door
The Stage Door Arts English Join host, Tracey Blake, at The Stage Door where you can listen to news, views reviews and interviews on all things performance across Taranaki.
The Unity Show
The Unity Show Youth English Have you ever wanted to learn about new cultures? If so, then this show is the one for you! I'll be talking about different cultures, including ethnic cultures and how people identify.
The Untold Stories of Life
The Untold Stories of Life Community English Host Ehsan Mobini talks with guests about the parts of our lives that we normally don't get asked about.
The Well.I.Am Podcast
The Well.I.Am Podcast Health & Wellbeing English Ready to flourish? The Well.I.Am Podcast is your weekly guide to getting mentally fit, and maintaining a healthy mindset.
THE WOAH SHOW
THE WOAH SHOW CommunityJoin Jacob for his Woah show - a mix of his favourite music and a love of contemporary Māori art.
Those Darn Hitchys
Those Darn Hitchys Arts English Those darn Hitchys - a whanāu who love to yarn... a lot... so they put a mic in the mix!
Una Lloradita y a Seguir
Una Lloradita y a Seguir Health & Wellbeing Spanish (Argentina) Unite a Mari y Clari en "Una lloradita y a seguir". Un podcast en español que refleja una charla de amigas en un café (o bar). Join Mari and Clari on 'Una lloradita y a seguir', a Spanish-language podcast that mimics a cozy cafe chat among friends.
Volly Voices
Volly Voices CommunityMarie and Graham bring you Volly Voices. Bringing you information about the not-for-profit or for-purpose sector.
Where's Waru?
Where's Waru? Interests and Hobbies English Where's Waru? He's right here! Waru has a huge range of interests and intrigues, and he's not afraid to share.