We support five student radio stations, SRN, as a key partnership platform to promote local music.
Our goal is to ensure that “great New Zealand music is appreciated and enjoyed by many New Zealand audiences”. The Student Radio Network allows us to provide an audience with a variety of music that is often not heard on mainstream radio.
The Student Radio Network is a collective of volunteer music radio stations aimed at young and young at heart listeners who love to experience new sounds and ideas.
Student radio stations play 40% to 50% local music content in their general playlist programs, and also broadcast a number of special local music programs.
The music menu on these stations also includes very in-depth specialty shows such as jazz, Americana, world music, reggae, metal, women’s music, 100% New Zealand music to children’s shows (stories and music); along with general music shows organized by students and music fans from the wider community.
In addition, student radio plays an important role in upholding the core principles of public service media – enriching the cultural experience of New Zealand, making content accessible, strengthening community life, and promoting informed debate.
NZ On Air supports the Student Radio Network stations with just under $700,000 in operating funding annually, which provides important support for these stations.