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
Getting through together
Monday 23/03/2020
There are services providing support and advice throughout Level 4 lockdown as well as information in a range of languages…
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Keep calm and wash your hands
Friday 06/03/2020
With cases of the COVID -19 Coronavirus confirmed in NZ, please note: Panic is not helpful, but washing your hands is.
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International Women's Day
Saturday 29/02/2020
Calling for a more gender-balanced world is not about exclusion. It’s about sharing platforms, sharing opportunities and sharing power.
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Communities Gallery
Sheldon and Declan from Take It From Us with their 2019 Radio Awards nomination certificate
Radio Shalom host Joan Lardner-Rivlin (centre with Governer General Dame Patsy Reddy) receives MNZM for services to seniors, 2019
The KCR team invites students visiting from Korea to get a taste of the broadcasting world
John gives some advice on mic positioning...
Paul gives the (ahem) grand tour of studio 2
Future faces of broadcasting!
Micies 2018 - This year's hosts take the stage for some entertainment, Romanian style
Micies 2018 - Lucia and Patrick on the dancefloor
Micies 2018 - A gorgeous cake to conclude a gorgeous night of food and entertainment
Mere and Ratu show their support for the kōtare, our #birdoftheyear candidate
Campaigning for Bird of the Year 2018 with KCR team
Our Bird of the Year candidate on-air
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
Guerilla broadcasting on a temporary licence
