Connections
Kiwi Way
This service is a growing resource. The Kiwi Way is designed to let you hear, in your language, essential information for settling and thriving in New Zealand.
If you are a service provider who wants to help one million plus overseas-born Kiwis understand what's available, contact us on kiwiway@planetaudio.org.nz.
News & Events
Antibiotics Awareness
Sunday 18/11/2018
Our time with antibiotics is running out. The WHO has an urgent request: Think Twice and Seek Advice. Misuse of antibiotics puts us all at risk.
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Water Safety Week
Sunday 11/11/2018
It’s Water Safety Week and with summer fast approaching let’s make sure you and your loved ones avoid the Swim Reaper…
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Community Notices
Out the Gate: Horses, Harleys and Health Awareness
Sunday 16/12/2018
Out the Gate Race Day Ellerslie Racecourse is an afternoon of family fun to fundraise for mental health initiatives. The day includes horse racing, live stunt shows, performances and speeches from the likes of Mike King, Tiki Taane, members of Hello Sailor and more, as well as the chance to win a new Harley Davidson.
All proceeds go to Out of the Woods
Ellerslie Racecourse, Dec 16, 1pm onwards. Details and tickets at ellerslie.co.nz
Prayer, counselling and support
Wednesday 22/08/2018
Shalom Vision Ministries invites people dealing with work and finance problems, pain and sickness, depression, addiction or relationship difficulties to join them for prayer and mentoring every Wednesday. The evening begins with a welcome/introduction followed by praise and worship songs. A guest speaker offers words of encouragement and strategies, ideas and prayer. Tea, coffee and snacks are included.
7pm every Wednesday at the Jesus Calls Prayer Tower, 1/80 Carr Rd, Mt Roskill
Free tech classes for seniors
Tuesday 20/03/2018
Sandringham Community Centre hosts free weekly classes to help master the use of devices such as smartphones and laptops. Learn basic skills such as making a phone call or sending a text message, or get help with paying online bills, surfing the web, and keeping in touch with loved ones overseas. Take your device along to a Smart Tech class and explore your digital horizons! FREE to pensioners. Every Tuesday 12.30-2:30pm Main Hall, Sandringham Community Centre, 18-20 Kitchener Rd. You can contact the Community Centre on (09) 379 2030.
Communities Gallery
Guerilla broadcasting on a temporary licence
Below stairs, a studio at AUT student union
Reel-to-reel with real volunteer
An early community connection on a temporary frequency
Founders and supporters from the Indian community
A permanent licence at last
810AM transmitter arrives
Upstairs, a new station opens at AUT 1993
A jolly governance group is elected
The 90's studio is tested by the Framework Trust team
2000 - We're presented with an FM licence by Broadcasting Minister Marion Hobbs
Mr. Speaker, Jonathan Hunt and officials attend the FM launch
2006 - new location found
New studios planned
Planet FM settles in
Maya, Aroha and Mere - here to shoot an item for their 1st Year Media course
Aroha shoots from Studio 2 to Studio 1
AUT first year Media students in Studio 1 with Takanga 'Enau Fohe
Sculpture on the Gulf featuring Settlement stories by Tiffany Singh
The Journey of a Million Miles Begins with One Step - a sculpture of Resettlement stories
Visitors to Tiffany Singh's sculpture listen to refugee stories coming from within the boats.
Seeking safety in fragile boats.
The familiar fabrics of home - memories are retained.
Safe on Shore but now we have to settle. Scenes from Tiffany Singh sculpture on Waiheke headland.
Settlement Stories - Finding the Shore - sculpture by Tiffany Singh
Campaigning for Bird of the Year 2018 with KCR team
Mere and Ratu show their support for the kōtare, our #birdoftheyear candidate
Our Bird of the Year candidate on-air
