The 2018 New Zealand Radio Awards were the awards for excellence in the New Zealand radio industry during 2017. It was the 41st New Zealand Radio Awards, recognising staff, volunteers and contractors in both commercial and non-commercial broadcasting.
Winners and nominees
This is a list of nominees, with winners in bold.
Best Community Access Programmes
Lekker Stuff - Free FM 89.0 - Karisma Nel Desi Boys Party Time - Plains FM 96.9 - Viniseh Prakash, Ranjeeta Chand, Avi Kumar, Krish Krishna, Shahil Sharan, Akshay ReddyHeritage Matters - 105.4FM - Bill Southworth, Dougal Stevenson, Jane Edwards, Judy Southworth, Keith Scott, Anne Barrowclough, Richard Stedman Safe and Sound Radio Show and Podcast - Free FM 89.0 - Sandra Kyle, Catriona MacLennan, Paul Judge Gospel Miracle Time - Arrow FM, Southland Community, Coast Access FM - John Bayliss, Pamela Bayliss
Best Content
Newstalk ZB Network - Jason Winstanley & Nadia Tolich Christian Boston - More FM & The Breeze Network Ryan Rathbone - The Edge NetworkVoice of the Iceberg - RNZ National - Alison Ballance, Marc Chesterman No Sleep til Polling - Hauraki Network - Jeremy Wells, Matt Heath, Leigh Hart, Jason Hoyte, Scotty J Stevenson, Angelina Grey, Joseph Durie, Greg Prebble, Matt Ward, Kate Britten, Tom Harper, Manaia Stewart, Jesse Williamson, Alex Hangername, Chris Goodwin "33AD" News headlines - Newstalk ZB Network - Phil Guyan, Josh Couch, Pat Brittenden, Phil Yule, Bernadine Oilver-Kirby, Hannah Bartlett, Barry Soper, Daryl Habraken, Julia Bloore, Tims Sisarich, John Sweetman, Sir Peter Leitch, Emma Freeman, Elliot Yule, Evan SilvaThe 9th Floor - RNZ National - Tim Watkin, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Rebekah Parsons-King, Damian Golfinopoulos, Diego Opatowski, Jeremy Ansell, Rangi Powick, Blair Stagpoole, Jeremy Veal The Lost - RNZ National - Paloma Migone, Tom Watkin, Phil Benge, Rebekah Parsons-King Bang! - RNZ National - Melody Thomas, Tim Watkins, William SaundersThe Mike Hosking Breakfast - Newstalk ZB Network - Emily Winstanley Checkpoint with John Campbell - RNZ National - Pip Keane The Morning Rumble - The Rock Network - Ryan MaguireBhuja TV- Neil Finn - Hauraki Network - Matt Ward, Leigh Hart, Jason Hoyte, Brent Spilane Lorde: The Babysitter - ZM Network - Vaughn Smith, Indie Smith, August Smith, Ella Yelich-O'Connor, Tavis Hughes The Intern - ZM Network - Ellie Harwood, Alan Morrison, Carl Fletcher, Vaughn Smith, Megan Papas, Caitlin Marett, Jase Hawkins, PJ Harding, Gary Pointon
Best New Broadcaster
Hybrid Designer - NZME Network - Evan Paea Integration Coordinator - The Edge Network - Finlay Robertson Creative Writer - More FM Auckland - Jessica Smith Copywriter - NZME Network - Sophie ThomsenReporter/Producer - RadioLIVE Network - Shannon Redstall Day Show Host - The Hits Wellington - Hayley Bath Announcer - More FM Southland, Operations and Promotions Manager - MORE FM Southland - Steven Broad Reporter - RNZ National - Maja Burry
Best News & Sport
RNZ National - Benedict Collins RNZ National - Phil Pennington RNZ National - Alexa CookPort Hills Fire - Newshub/RadioLIVE Network - Newshub Auckland & Christchurch Teams Election 2017 - RNZ National - Carol Hirschfeld, Colin McRae, Martin Gibson, Pip Keane, Tim Watkin, John Campbell, Guyon Espiner, Jane Patterson, Mihingarangi Forbers, Calvin Samuel Vote 2017 - Newstalk ZB Network - The Newstalk ZB TeamNewstalk ZB Network - Niva Retimanu Newstalk ZB Network - Kay Gregory RNZ National - Paul Brennan More FM Network - Glen StuartThe Devlin Radio Show - Radio Sport Network - Martin Devlin D'Arcy and Goran - Radio Sport Network - D'Arcy Waldegrave & Goran Paladin Radio Sport Breakfast - Radio Sport Network - Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere, Marc PeardThe America's Cup - Newstalk ZB/ Radio Sport Network - Peter Montgomery, Jason Winstanley, Gareth Lischner, Radio Sport Team, Newstalk ZB team Remembering Sir Colin Meads - Newstalk ZB/ Radio Sport Network - Tony Veitch, Sam Hewat, Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere, Marc Peard, Martin Devlin, Hayden O'Neill, Elliott Smith, Charlie Bristow, Reuben Mama, Alex Chapman, Louis Herman-Watt Lions Tour 2017 - Radio Sport Network - Nigel Yalden, Kent Johns, Nathan Rarere, Marc Peard, Martin Devlin, Hayden O'Neill, Elliott Smith, Charlie Bristow, Daniel McHardy, Brian Ashby, Beavan Dewar, Eli Mwaijumba, NZME Engineering Team
Best On Air ZM's Fletch, Vaughn & Megan - ZM Network - Carl Fletcher, Vaughn Smith, Megan Papas, Caitlin Marett, James Johnston, Anna Henvest Mai Morning Crew - Mai FM Network - Nickson Clark, Nate Nauer, Lily Taurau, Ryan Foster Si & Gary - More FM Network - Simon Barnett, Gary McCormick, Samantha Baxter, Chris Bond, Chris Goodyear, Christan BostonMore FM Breakfast with John, Flash & Toast - More FM Northland - John Markby, Angela 'Flash' Gordon, Tauha 'Toast' TeKani, Bryn Ingham Callum & P - The Hits Dunedin - Callum Proctor, Patrina Roache Mike West in the Morning with Gareth & Johnelle - More FM Manuwatu - Mike West, Gareth Pringle, Johnelle HoskingMore FM Social Club with Toast - More FM Northland - Tauha ' Toast' TeKani Will on The Hits - The Hits Bay of Plenty - - Will Johnston More FM Workplace Social Club with George - More FM Wellington - George SmithThe Rock Drive with Thane and Dunc - The Rock Network - Thane Kirby, Duncan Heyde, Jeremy Pickford ZM's Jase & PJ - ZM Network - Jase Hawkins, PJ Harding, Alex Perigo, David Rooney Jono Ben & Sharyn - The Edge Network - Jono Pryor, Ben Boyce, Sharyn Casey, Dan Webby, Tom McKenzieRock Workday Afternoons - The Rock Network - Jim Cawthorn Nights with Estelle - The Hits Network - Estelle Clifford More FM's Workplace Social Club - More FM Wellington - George SmithThe Mike Hosking Breakfast - Newstalk ZB Network - Mike Hosking Checkpoint with John Campbell - RNZ National - John Campbell Larry Williams Drive - Newstalk ZB Network - Larry WilliamsMarcus Lush Nights - Newstalk ZB Network - Marcus Lush The Leighton Smith Show - Newstalk ZB Network - Leighton Smith Saturday morning with Kim Hill - RNZ National - Kim Hill
Best Promotion
The ACC Mammoth Summer of Cricket - NZME Network - Jeremy Wells, Matt Heath, Leigh Hart, Jason Hoyte, Mike Lane, Lee Baker, Paul Ford, Joseph Durie KFC Millennial Engagement Campaign - The Edge Network - Amber Howard, Danielle Tolich, Samuel Fullick, Lucy Carthew, Ricky Bannister, Ryan Rathbone, Dena Roberts New World Wine Awards - More FM Network - Courtney Tickner, Nicki Covich, Amber HowardJono, Ben and Sharyn's Cool Town Bro with Hallenstein Brothers - The Edge Network - Finlay Robertson, Rob Dickey, Rebekah Dewhurst KFC Edgefest - The Edge Network - Danielle Tolich, Dena Roberts, Ryan Rathbone Every Caller Wins Flights with Air New Zealand Grabaseat - The Edge Network - Rebekah Dewhurst, Dena RobertsTourism & Events Queensland - More FM Canterbury - Michelle Jones, Chris Goodyear Bring Them Home For Mother's Day - Breeze Dunedin - Damian Newell, Jacob Kendall, Nick Robinson Blame the Groom - 93.2 More FM Taranaki - Samantha Vegahttp://www.zmonline.com - ZM Network - Ellie Harwood, Trinette Sands, Sarah Mount, Lucy Carthew http://www.theedge.co.nz - The Edge Network - Lucy Carthew, Ricky Bannister, Samuel Fullick, Stephanie Munro http://www.therock.net.nz - The Rock Network - Stacey McLeod, Michael Baker, Chanel PotakaZM's $50,000 Secret Sound - ZM Network - Justine Black, Fiona Kerr, Ashleigh Van Graan, Alistair Cockburn The Fugitive - ZM Network - Anita Waugh, Justine Black, Fiona Kerr KFC Edgefest - The Edge Network - Lucy Hills, Angela Wedekind, Ryan RathboneFlochella - ZM Network - ZM Network Team The ZM Fugitive - ZM Network - Cameron Maurice, Ross Flahive, Gary Pointon, Alistair Cockburn, Katrina Jones Win Jay-Jay' Boobs - The Edge Network - Jay Jay Feeney, Rebekah Dewhurst, Dena Roberts
Best Radio Creative
NZTA - Dem Phones - More FM Northland - Alastair Barran, Chris Hurring NZTA Northland Road Safety - NZME Northland - Iain Rea Taupo District Council - NZME Taupo - Shara Benitez, Andrew JackGeorge FM Network - Hannah James MediaWorks Network - Richard Alexander NZME and Rhema Media - Ronnie MackieMoola - The Rock Network - Alistair Barran, Chris Hurring Destination Rotorua - NZME Auckland & Christchurch - Evan Paea Blue Wing Honda - Break Up FD - NZME Network - Paul McIlroy
Best Spoken Programmes
Edge Heads - The Edge Southland - Mitchell Fulton, Steve Broad Wedding in a Week - The Breeze Wellington - Caroline Gorst, Casey Sullivan, Steve Joll, Kath Bier, Pearl Leonard Song for a Suburb - The Breeze Auckland - Robert Rakete, Jeanette Thomas, Braydon Priest, Will MaiseyJim's All About The Nookie Campaign - The Rock Network - Jim Cawthorn, Stacey McLeod, Michael Baker Log On for National Crate Day - The Rock Network - Stacey Wouters, Michael Baker, Duncan Heyde, Megan Vasey Mai FM's AB's Hip Hop Challenge - Mai FM Network - Laura Haden, Amanda Midgley, Phillip BellThis Way Up - RNZ National - Simon Morton, Alison Ballance, Richard Scott Mediawatch - RNZ National - Colin Peacock, Jeremy Rose, Dominic Godfrey, Zoe George Checkpoint with John Campbell - RNZ National - Pip Keane, John Campbell, Catherine Walbridge, Bridget Burke, Zac Fleming, Calvin Samuel, Michelle CookeThe 9th Floor - RNZ National - Tim Watkin, Guyon Espiner, Claire Eastham-Farrelly, Rebekah Parsons-King, Damian Golfinopoulos, Diego Opatowski, Jeremy Ansell, Rangi Powick, Blair Stagpoole, Jeremy Veal The Lost - RNZ National - Paloma Migone, Tim Watkin, Phil Benge, Rebekah Parsons-King Flying Solo - RNZ National - Lynda Chanwai-Earle, Jason McClelland, William Saunders, Alison Ballance, Tim Watkin
Best Technical Production
The Edge Network - Grant Brodie ZM Network - Alistair Cockburn The Rock Network - Joe Baxendale Mai FM Network - Kieran BellZM's Secret Sound - ZM Network - Alistair Cockburn The ZM Fugitive - ZM Network - Alistair Cockburn Fletch, Vaughn & Megan's Long Weekend Group Toot - ZM Network - Alistair CockburnNZTA Dem Phones - More FM Northland - Chris Hurring, Alistair Barran Northland Regional Council - More FM Northland - Chris Hurring, Alistair Barram Destination Rotorua - NZME Auckland, Christchurch - Evan Paea
Station of the Year
Mai FM - Mai FM Network - Philip Bell RNZ National - David Allan More FM - More FM Network - Christian BostonOne Double X - One Double X Whakatane - Glenn Smith Radio Wanaka - Mike Regal 93.6 More FM - 93.6 More FM Taupo - Irene Nottage, Dougal Morison, Sara PilkingtonMore FM - More FM Canterbury - Jason Mac, Rob McDonald, Christian Boston The Breeze - The Breeze Auckland - Will Maisey, Christian Boston More FM - More FM Northland - Erena Miller, Bryn Ingham, Geraldine Henare
Other
MediaWorks Trade Marketing Team - MediaWorks Radio - Jessica Knox, Cathy Fali, Alex Jolly, Isaiah Tour, Megan Leach, Emily Hargest MediaWorks Radio Integration Team - MediaWorks Radio - Danielle Tolich, Nikki Flint, Rob Dickey, Nicki Covich, Morgan Penn NZME Group Creative Team - NZME Radio Brands - Justine Black, Jon Coles, Tracey Fox, Ashleigh van Graan, Fraser Tebbutt, John Pelasio, Nicola Milliner, Kayoung Lee, Abbie-Rose Foley, Michael Pati Fuiava, Lincoln PutnamJay-Jay, Dom & Randell's Tom Cruise Prank - The Edge Network - Jay-Jay Harvey, Dominic Harvey, Clinton Randell, Tom McKenzie Bryce Fills In For Phil - The Rock Network - Bryce Casey, Andrew Mulligan, Roger Farrelly, Jennifer Bainnridge, John Day, Ryan Maguire Ed Sheeran's Plea For Citizenship - ZM Network - Gary Pointon, Vaughn Smith, Alistair CockburnTe Kupenga o Taramainuku Commemorations - Tumeke FM - Jarrod Dodd, Tracey Patrick, Casino Stevens, Wiremu Huta-Martin, Anituatua Balck, Maraea Davies, Danae Lee