http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz en-nz Radio Tairua 88.3FM 30 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/397473 Tairua Pauanui Community Promotions are again seeking your assistance with funding for the Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks Display. To ensure the event goes ahead with a BIG BANG in 2011/12 - drop your cash donation or cheque to TAIRUA INFO CENTRE or PAUANAUI INFO CENTRE. Your donations are appreciated as without them the event would not go ahead. 052, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/397473 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/374466 Tune in to Radio Tairua 88.3FM on Thursday Request Day for ticket giveaways to The Hypnotics @ Altitude Bar Hamilton (26 Aug), Golddiggers Cocktail Night with Frankie Walker @ Punters (7 Sep) and Tahuna Breaks & David Dallas @ Coroglen Tavern (22 Oct)... 034, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/374466 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/369219 Radio Tairua met with Civil Defence & TCDC in Thames to determine the best means of keeping the Tairua/Pauanui community informed when natural disaster warnings are in place for our area. Radio Tairua is playing the series of Civil Defence "Get Thru" messages each day to raise awareness. Click on Radio Tairua link to "Get Thru" website for everything you need to get ready... 025, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/369219 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/359052 Another fabulous night out in Tairua - thanks to everyone who participated and everyone who contributed to the event. Congratulations to SARAH's SASSY SINGERS, LADIES GAGA, HIKUAI HILLBILLIES & GERRY AND THE HAT TRICKS... and YES, we will be doing it all again next year! Massive thanks to EMI, Warner, LOOP, Hit Your Head Music, Paua, Knights Of The Dub Table, Rip It Up for their generous contributions - EPIC! 024, 7 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/359052 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/359059 Congratulations to WENDY KINZETT & STEF HADDOCK... who scored themselves prize packs valued at $300 each full of NZ music goodies! Massive thanks to EMI, Warner, LOOP, Hit Your Head Music, Paua, Knights Of The Dub Table, Rip It Up for their generous contributions - EPIC! 024, 7 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/359059 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354555 A 14-part voyage through provocative soundscapes, a sophisticated vision of futuristic musical textures and a vista of the simplicity of children @ play. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354555 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354550 The Adults project was initiated by Toogood last year during down time from Shihad. He started with a wishlist of some of his favourite New Zealand artists and then set out to write and record an album's worth of collaborations. The album includes contributions from Ladi6, Anika Moa, Tiki Taane, Shapeshifter's Redford Grenell, Little Bushman's Warren Maxwell, and Ruban and Kody Neilson from the Mint Chicks, among others. 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354550 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/354557 Radio Tairua 88.3FM Loyal Listeners page... Keep up to date... Keep in touch - with your alternative radio station on the East Coast of the Coromandel, New Zealand. Don't think about it, click on the link and do it! 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/354557 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/354558 Thanks to Barry & Kerrie @ the Local Advertiser for publishing the article submitted by the Tairua Library & Radio Tairua regarding NZ Music Month celebrations. Click on link to website to read article (on page 3)... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/354558 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354551 Having spent their formative years honing their craft playing late night house parties, dive bars and crashing the odd folk evening, The Midnights have finally released their debut album on Loop and are set to officially introduce their charming and adventurous low-fi brand of roots-reggae to Aotearoa. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354551 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354552 First offering to NZ listeners, this London based Kiwi has successfully released two albums overseas and regularly sells out shows internationally. Jayson Norris has carved a niche in the music scene and made a name for himself. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354552 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354553 The package includes 25 songs, 10 amazing NZ Short Films, 8 music videos and exclusive live clips from the likes of Jayson Norris, Fly My Pretties & Eru Dangerspiel. Click on Radio Tairua link to website for more info... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354553 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354554 Hailing from Wellington, Andrew Fruean is on a journey to bring his beautiful melodies to the world. Joined on the album by some of Wellington's finest musicians Darren Mathiassen (Trinity Roots, Rhombus, Hollie Smith) & Paul Mouncey (OdESSA), Tim Solly & Andre Paris. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 021, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354554 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/353155 Lynette & the crew @ the info centre are proudly selling Radio Tairua Surfman stickers on our behalf. Only $5 each - with funds used to keep the station broadcasting. Check out the Radio Tairua gallery... 020, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/353155 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352784 We are proud to bring you the debut recordings from young Auckland duo Tokyo Prose. Discovered very early in their careers by DJ Presha, signed to Samurai Red Seal as core artists in a long term development deal. ‘Introducing Tokyo Prose’ brings stylish swagger and musical substance to the scene. Click on Radio Tairua link to website for artist info... 020, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352784 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/352820 Red Eye Society, Paua, EMI Records, Hit Your Head Music, Knights Of The Dub Table, Warner Music, Loop, Rip It Up... who have all very generously contributed CD's to Radio Tairua for the NZ Music Month prize packs and giveaways... still more to come so we'll keep you posted - EPIC! 020, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/352820 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352805 Sweet tunes from a group "Bred In Aotearoa - Created In Brisbane". Paua recently came back to NZ, performing in Ngaruawahia - people are loving their sound. Click on "more" to check out the video for Sweet Reggae (acoustic garage stylez) or click on Radio Tairua link to artist website... 020, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352805 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352811 Much anticipated second installation from Jimmy Christmas & the band... available for purchase now... Check out the video to "Lazy" here or click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 020, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/352811 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/352524 Get on down to the Tairua Library - check out Radio Tairua's NZ Music Month display & enter the draw to win NZ Music Month prize packs. Its just too easy! 020, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/352524 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/349758 Limited edition tees are now available for order from Radio Tairua. Exclusive design thanks to Moaty from Ministry of Signs. Contact the station to place your order - $35 each, graphic printed on back, black tee - cash only. Let us know how many you want and size(s). 018, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/349758 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/348436 Local police constable Richard Jellyman is keen to help the area get a Tsunami Warning System. The system would provide early warning and alert residents and visitors to our area to move to higher ground and safety. Constable Jellyman has set up an appeal to raise local funds to support a local cause - local retailers, clubs and restaurants all have collection buckets to receive donations. Please give generously to this appeal and support this important resource for our communities. 017, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/348436 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/340465 Possible loss of reception due to replacement of tower today. We shall still be broadcasting but some of you may miss coverage for a short time. 012, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/340465 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338855 A new addition to the culture capital's colorful crown Wellington based Bohemian Thought emerges this month with his first single and video 'Seeker' coming from his forthcoming debut full length album 'Magnificent Dyslexic' to be release in June 2011. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more information... 011, 8 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338855 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338660 The debut release from OPTIMUS GRYME (aka Charlie B) spans across 4 corners of the dubstep framework. Charlie knew it was going to be a challenge, as he wanted to make 4 totally different tunes, but at the same time he wanted them to sound cohesive when listened in the EP's entirety. The title track, Annihilation Of The Ego, is a smooth roller which incorporates sounds from dub and dnb... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338660 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/338645 Following the success of our first venture to support NZ Music Month in 2010, the Radio Tairua crew have planning underway for this year's celebration of NZ Music Month 2011. A NZ Music Month page will be available soon to keep you updated. 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/338645 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338670 Two years in the making and spanning LA and NZ for production, Little Mind Games is a dynamic collection of songs including the vibrant first single 'Addicted' which reached #1 on the iTunes ALT chart, the soaring ballad 'I Lie Awake' whose video debuted on Record of the Week at C4, and the plucky pop single 'Never Enough' which fast became the fan favourite at their live shows. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338670 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/338669 Thanks to Cian & the crew @ Conch for the clothing, music & coffee fixes - the Radio Tairua crew and catalogue are all the better for it! Superb service, intimate knowledge of the great international and local selection of vinyl, cds, dvds, figurines, books, clothing & art. Take the time, check out Conch... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/338669 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338668 Syntheology was written, produced and mostly played by McCallum. It is released on his own Finch label. Syntheology features guest vocals from Francis Kora (Kora), Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle), Tama Waipara (Nathan Haines), Cherie Mathieson (Mark de Clive-Lowe, Dego (4Hero), Esther Stephens (Solaa) and Deva Mahal, from New York via the internet! Exquisite! Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website to learn more... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338668 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338667 Three CD collection to celebrate 30 years of alternative music in Palmerston North - thanks to Stuart MacGregor who dreamed up the crazy idea of having a radio station @ Massey University. Loads of fabulous artists & wicked sounds. Limited edition. Thanks to Slave Collective for keeping Radio Tairua in the loop! 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338667 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338664 Autozamm's third album 5th Degree offers an electrifying escalation of finesse and bravura. LA producer Krish Sharma captures the power of the band as they record live in the studio, harnessing their captivating live performance energy in a refinement of the new material. An album worth buying! Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info on music and events... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338664 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338666 A compilation of material plucked from the Headless Chickens' career. The band were given free-range to pick 17 tracks to release on Chickens Hits. Word quickly spread throughout the dance community of an impending compilation of the Chickens material – requests to remix the songs flowed in and were accepted. The bonus disc features remixes from Dick Johnson, Greg Churchill, DJ Phully, Roger Perry/Joost Langeveld, Player One and Digital Primate.... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338666 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338663 The motley bunch have spent time spread out across the globe entertaining themselves with random personal projects. Mid 2009 saw the band reconvene in Los Angeles to record what is undoubtedly the bands strongest offering yet. Taping The Radio is packed with sing a long anthems, commanding melodies and themes drawn from Steriograms twelve year career. For more info click on Radio Tairua link to artist website... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338663 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338662 Knights Of The Dub Table hit full stride with their first CD release, Tronic EP – a showcase of musical styles blended together to bring you an emotive and unique sound. Tronic has captured the ultimate vision and essence of the band. Thanks to CD Store Browns Bay for recommending this EP to Radio Tairua. Click on link to artists website for more tunes & info... 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338662 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338661 30 artists, 30 tunes, 100% homegrown. The most exciting release yet from Optimus Gryme Recordings. This double album packs the largest collaboration of NZ Dubstep artists with 29 of our biggest producers and MCs collaborating to create massive sounds and beats on this compilation. 011, 7 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/338661 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/336571 Just before Christmas, Radio Tairua donated two albums of Whangamata artist DREW BOWDEN plus an album of his good friend, Swiss musician PETER FINC to the Tairua Library catalogue, for all locals to enjoy! Click on Radio Tairua link to Feature NZ Music page to learn more about Drew Bowden & his music... 009, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/336571 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/336566 Music with a conscience. Music with soul. Music with a message. Unlike other summer Surf Rock albums, its one that gets better the more you listen to it. Infused with blues, folk and pop sensibilities all the while keeping genuine and heartfelt - truly authentic, just like the man himself. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website to learn more... 009, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/336566 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354556 Wellington's Electric Wire Hustle celebrate their return with the release of this single and digital EP. Features 4 tracks previously not available in NZ. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 003, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/354556 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/327276 Golddiggers Tairua are sponsoring a new show for the next 12 months... "Golddiggers Liquid Rock" every Friday from 5pm to 8pm... first show tonight, so tune in and get your weekend started the right way with Radio Tairua 88.3FM & Golddiggers! 051, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/327276 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/326704 Once again your donations are required to ensure this spectacular event takes place. Repairs to the barge are necessary, requiring additional funding. Any amount you can afford will be appreciated by the event organisers - drop cash or cheques in to the collection boxes at the Tairua & Pauanui information centres - its that easy! 050, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/326704 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323440 Exclusive Entertainment & Radio Tairua announce Aural Trash (29 Dec) and Dick Johnson (2 Jan) playing @ the Cyprus Tree. Tickets go on sale this Friday @ the Tairua Info Centre. Limited number of earlybird tickets $15 + bf, then $20 + bf. ALWAYS SELLS OUT - SO GET IN QUICK, DON'T MISS OUT! 047, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323440 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323430 Tayo meets Acid City Rockers Feat. PupaJim - as featured on the Baby Faced Assassin's Recovery Fix - if you want to get your hands on an advance copy of this wicked EP, click on the Radio Tairua link to the Scotch Bonnet Records website... 047, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323430 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/323432 Born in Aotearoa - Created in Brisbane! Two singles released ahead of Paua's debut album - "Coming Home" and "Sticks & Stones" are superb. The soon to be released album is the product of 12 months of relentless writing, touring and recording, and distils the essence of the Paua sound. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website to learn more about their work... 047, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/323432 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323179 Radio Tairua celebrates three years of their flagship Thursday show. There has been those inaudible interviews,techy breakdowns, (Some expensive ones) and evil restarts. However thru all the jumble and rumble Radio Tairua has continued to ponder to the needy of Tairua and beyond by supporting other peoples ventures, giving tickets to festivals and gigs, discounts here and there, countless cds and dvds. Thanks to all for the thousands of texts,calls and visits. They mean a lot to us!! 047, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/323179 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/313464 Much musical wickedness from alt country rock group signed to Hit Your Head Music. Only took the CD out of the car to make room for Shihad's new album. Catch these guys as they tour the country to promote the album... you won't be disappointed. Click on Radio Tairua link to website for artist, music and tour info... 042, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/313464 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/313462 Thanks to Nicole @ Warner for hooking us up with a copy of Shihad's latest album - well crafted, massive sound, quality... get out and get yourself a copy - its going to be a great live set so keep your eyes peeled for tour dates. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for all the latest tour and music info... 042, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +1300 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/313462 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/309094 (as reviewed in Real Groove). Tom from Orange Road Audio kindly sent the volunteer DJs a sample of this fine product to clean their vinyl - it gets a big two thumbs up from everyone here - making it 12 thumbs up! As Ashley Kramer says "its as easy to use as a hammer". To get your very own gadget to keep you vinyl pristine, click on Radio Tairua link to Orange Road crew website... 039, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/309094 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307074 Brian "Cheets" Cheetham and Adam R of Global Dance Session are bringing their weekly show to Radio Tairua... every Saturday night from 9pm - two cranking hours of the latest dance tunes from all around the world. EPIC! Click on "more" for the low down on GDS or use Radio Tairua link straight to GDS website... 038, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307074 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307112 That's right - your opportunity to decide the dance tunes you want to be played on Reject Musical Trash. Email the station with your requests or post them on Radio Tairua Loyal Listeners Facebook page... don't be shy, just make it happen! 038, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307112 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307113 Thanks to the Captain (Nadz) who installed decks in the bunker today... we now have the ability to spin vinyl - FY! Donations of vinyl you no longer love or have a place to house will be gratefully accepted at the station - contact us through the Loyal Listeners Facebook page or send us an email listing what you have... 038, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/307113 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306358 with their track "Young Blood". Up against fierce competition from Julia Deans, Anika Moa, Mint Chicks, & Artisan Guns. Congrats to the "Young Guns" of NZ Music & the finalists. 037, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306358 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306366 This is your opportunity to assist the Christchurch Salvation Army - TALL Tairua is accepting donations of non-perishable food items to be shipped to Christchurch on 20 September. An easy way to help... please do what you can. Click on Radio Tairua link to TALL Tairua Facebook page for more info... 037, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306366 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306359 A new community lifestyle magazine for Tairua & Pauanui, to be published quarterly - first issue out October 2010. Free events calendar for community groups & clubs. Paid advertising at reasonable rates. Editorial submissions welcome. Contact Rowena Brown or Tovi Daly @ info@pakuviews.co.nz - and keep your eyes peeled for the Radio Tairua ad in the first issue! 037, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306359 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306360 Coroglen has announced its first concert for the summer season, plus other festival and event organisers are starting to finalise their plans. Check out the Radio Tairua "Upcoming Events" page for the latest news plus links to websites for ticket & event info... 037, 9 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/306360 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/300759 Radio Tairua sends out a massive and heartfelt thanks to D R Decorators for their extreme donation to cover the cost of a new transformer for the station. This is very generous. So when you see Dave around town folks, please say THANKS :) You Rock!! 033, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/300759 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/300762 After a self imposed break from the Radio Tairua machine, the web widget whizz kid is back on deck... Making sure you get the latest on music, tunes and news via the Radio Tairua website and regular features are kept up to date. 033, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/300762 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/289706 Formed in late 2008, Oxboy hail from Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. The band includes ex-members of Devils Elbow, Tempo 38 & Fatcop and plays old style new school punk metal light-hearted heavy hard out choice shit in the vein of DRI, RATM, BC, SOAD, ST, MOD. Oxboy are not afraid of meat or the booze. 100% New Zealand Music brought to you by Hit Your Head Music. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website or go to www.hityourheadmusic.tk 028, 6 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/289706 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288989 There is life after Goodshirt... and Google Song is the Gareth Thomas Band's latest single release - bringing you a fresh angle on folk music with synthesisers. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 027, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288989 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288987 Young, fresh with talent and presence beyond his years. Josh is NZ's original white soul boy and has it all ahead of him. Enjoy the soul and hip hop grooves on these singles. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 027, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288987 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288990 The long anticipated debut single from Phil Stoodley is now available. Phil Stoodley is one of NZ's top solo acoustic performers and has been writing, recording and performing music professionally for over 10 years. Phil has played with some of NZ's top acts such as Neil Finn, The Feelers & Greg Johnson. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 027, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288990 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288985 Latest release from the forthcoming album "The Great Heart Robbery" - a little treasure box revealing the rarest, most decadent goodies. The album ebbs and flows with the flavours of blues, folk, pop and rock - enjoy! Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more info... 027, 1 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288985 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288508 Its pretty cool... Radio Tairua has a groovy new gadget to upload video on the website... So first up we've got a couple of clips from kiwi artists - The Robba and Bulletproof (feat. Tiki & MC Slave) - both have released new albums. Click on Radio Tairua link to Featured NZ Music page to check them out! 027, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288508 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288510 Last week Radio Tairua gave six of its loyal listeners CD giveaways from local lads "Suckafish" and kiwi music stalwarts "Crowded House"... and keep tuned in people, there is more great music coming your way! Sweeeeeet! 027, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288510 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288260 Bulletproof's first full length Dubstep album featuring a title track from Tiki, plus local artists Truth, Optimus Gryme, Kiljoy & Milon Williams, PNC & David Dallas - the LP also features international artist Stamina MC. "Soundtrack To Forever" promises to bridge the divide between underground and mainstream dance music... get out to your local record store today and pick up a copy of NZ music history! Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website for more of his music... 027, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288260 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288262 Tikidub is producing merchandise ranges for Shapeshifter, Ladi 6, Hollie Smith and Open Souls. Matariki merchandise sale is on now. Click on Radio Tairua link to website to purchase Tikidub music, clothing & accessories... 027, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/288262 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288246 Check out the latest video from The Robba, featuring the track "The More" from his second album release "Free Dome". Click on the Radio Tairua link to artist website where you can check out his work and purchase his tunes... 027, 27 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/288246 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/287787 Fat Freddy's Drop is proud to announce the release of Live At Roundhouse documenting an epic night of music at London's legendary Roundhouse in Dec 08. Captured at the second of two luminous nights the album is a 6-track ride, the finale of a 6-week European tour. 026, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/287787 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/287007 Tune in to Radio Tairua 88.3FM this evening for the final TALL TRAX show. A firm favourite for our loyal listeners; no longer viable for its sponsor, Tall Tairua. Thanks to Julia & Helinor for supporting the station and giving all of us here at Radio Tairua the opportunity to promote and support their very funky store from the very beginning. 025, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/287007 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/286877 Thanks to Universal Music & Crowded House - Radio Tairua has copies of the latest album release "Intriguer" to give away on Thursday Request Day... so tune in to win! Click on Radio Tairua link to "Featured NZ Music" page for album and artist info... 025, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/286877 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/286876 The highly anticipated album from Crowded House is now available. It doesn't really surprise, but that is hardly a negative: Finn's songwriting is as pointed as ever with the requisite guitar-psychedelics where required. Another Crowded House album to embrace and inhabit. If it lacks the obvious one-punch two-punch hits it still hangs together as an album of the old style where hooks and phrases pull you back repeatedly. For more info click on Radio Tairua link to artist website... 025, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/286876 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/285758 Now available for you to download for your diary, fridge or noticeboard - so you know when to tune in to your favourite shows. Scroll to bottom of "Scheduled Shows" page, click on the link and its all yours... 025, 13 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/285758 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284984 Mr T is the latest addition to the Radio Tairua crew bringing us everything from punk to metal and everything in between with his show on Monday from 8.30pm til late. Tune in to Radio Tairua 88.3FM and check out his show! Click on Radio Tairua link to "Scheduled Shows" to find out more... 024, 8 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284984 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284740 Launch of the winter programme by Wildlife 2 The People Trust was well attended. Rats are the biggest threat to our native biodiversity. Part of the eradication programme includes a bird survey. All Tairua locals are encouraged to assist Forest & Bird by completing the survey during the period 26 June to 4 July 2010 - it only requires one hour of your time. Download the survey form, complete it and drop it off to the Tairua Info Centre. Click on "more" to make an email enquiry 024, 6 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284740 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284636 Wow, one year ago today an announcement was made via this news page about a new Saturday morning show... that's how I found out about it. No pressure, just make it happen! Its been a blast, love it every single week... join me in a celebration of the past year, this Saturday morning at 9.30am - thanks for your support, there's plenty more to come... 023, 5 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/284636 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/283989 Sarah Allison of Hikuai & Paul McKinnie of Tairua are winners of the "1000 Days On Air" / NZ Music Month Prize Packs. Thanks to the 112 people who entered the competition & to all those who took time to check out the Radio Tairua display @ the Tairua Community Library. Its been an amazing month for the station - we'll be doing it all again next year! 023, 1 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/283989 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/283673 Super sweet & hot sounds indeed! 4 years on from the release of their debut EP, Farmer Pimp have returned with a new brand of eclecticism. With the honey smoked vocals of singer Claire Holmes, and layered warmth of their soaring arrangements, Farmer Pimp and Sweet Hot Pepper Pop is positioned within a genre-less soundscape that eludes time reference. Click on Radio Tairua link to artist website to learn more... 023, 31 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/283673 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/282639 Tairua's music lovers and gurus ascended on the Tairua Community Library for the Music Trivia Night, hosted by the Radio Tairua crew. It was a great success, loads of noise and laughter & everyone went home with a prize. Congrats to the winning team Musing Muso's! Thanks to Emma, Siobhan & all of the contestants for a fantastic night out. Thanks also to NZ Music Month, Rip It Up Magazine & Warner Music for their prize contributions. 022, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/282639 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/282730 Local muso Cameron Oliver has joined the Radio Tairua crew with his "Gutterpunx Radio" show on Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm. If you like punk and rock music... tune in to Radio Tairua 88.3FM and check out his show! Click on Radio Tairua link to "Scheduled Shows" to find out more... 022, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/282730 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/281697 For their third album, this duo (now a band) out of Dunedin (now Auckland) deliver an interesting amalgam of radio-friendly pop and alt.rock onto which they throw strange and strangely appealing guitar shapes and rhythmic twists. A popular album here @ Radio Tairua with DJ's and listeners. Click on "more" to learn about artists or use Radio Tairua link to artist website 021, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/281697 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/268137 PIG OUT released their long awaited full length album RAVE X in February 2010, and are poised to set the Dance scene alight. Radio Tairua are stoked to have the album in its catalogue - its fantastic! Click on "more" for full album review & artist info or click on Radio Tairua link to artists myspace page 021, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/268137 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/281698 Dead Fools Fiesta is an unusual 4-piece rock reggae band with a Spanish feel, to put it in the most simplest of terms. With the release of the self titled album, Dead Fools Fiesta has set their sights on the wider New Zealand audience, with ambitions to expand to foreign shores. Great sounds, look forward to the live set. Click on "more" to learn about artists or click on Radio Tairua link to artist website 021, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/281698 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/281182 For all of you who want to know when and where the Tairua boys are playing in the second round of the season - you can check out the complete draw in .pdf document or check out each game on the Radio Tairua Upcoming Events page. Get out there and support the team whenever you can this season - TFY!... 021, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/281182 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/281181 2010 Winners of the Silcock Shield - Tairua emerged as dominant winners without conceding a game in this round of the competition. Phat congrats to the team, players & management. Good luck for the Jordan Cup in Round Two. 021, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/281181 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/280018 Tickets go on sale this Thursday 13 May, and already a second Auckland show has been announced. Check out Radio Tairua "Upcoming Events" page for concert dates & links to website for tickets 020, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/280018 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/279708 Thanks to the generosity of Rip It Up (Roxy), Atone & Devils Elbow... we've just added more kit to the Radio Tairua "1000 Days On Air"/NZMM prize pack & the prize pool for the music trivia night @ the Tairua Community Library... You gotta be in to win! So get on down to the library and sign up... 020, 9 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/279708 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/279522 Metallica are coming back to NZ and if you haven't seen them before, you might want to raid your piggy bank & get yourself a ticket... they go on sale next Thursday 13 May. Click on Radio Tairua link to website for artist, event & ticket info... 019, 8 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/279522 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/278127 Atone are celebrating the launch of the highly anticipated 5th album "Live & Love Your Life". Introducing 12 tracks of varied genres from haunting piano, dark nialistic lyrics, happy emo dub & retro 80's sound... voted Sunset Album of the Week on FBI Radio Sydney. Click on Radio Tairua link to learn more about this kiwi collective of muso's based in Australia 019, 6 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/278127 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/278139 For your generous contributions of music to the Radio Tairua "1000 Days On Air" / NZMM prize pack... Click on the Radio Tairua link to the "Featured NZ Music" page to learn more about these great kiwi artists & their music 019, 6 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/278139 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277630 Find out more about the guys in The Versionaries before they play @ the Feijoa Festival 2010 @ Hot Water Beach. Click on "more" to get the low down on these artists from Sydney, Australia... 019, 5 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277630 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277629 Find out more about the guys in Sweet Az Soundsystem before they play @ the Feijoa Festival 2010 @ Hot Water Beach. Click on "more" to get the low down on these NZ Muso's based in Bondi Beach or use the Radio Tairua link to their myspace page or go to http://www.facebook.com/SweetAZSoundsystem 019, 5 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277629 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277581 Yes indeed, thanks to Emma Darragh-Heath @ the Tairua Community Library for her support & superb writing skills... "NZ Music Month Local Style" is the lead article in this week's edition of Tairua/Pauanui Local Advertiser - fantastic! Click on the Radio Tairua link to the Local Advertiser to read the article & find out how we are celebrating NZ Music Month @ Radio Tairua and at the Tairua Community Library... 019, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277581 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277579 @ the Tairua Community Library on Tuesday 25 May from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Get your team of 5 together & register for this event... entry fee will be used to purchase prizes. Thanks to Siobhan Soole & Emma Darragh-Heath @ the Tairua Community Library for asking Radio Tairua to be part of this fun commmunity event - looking forward to it! For more info on the music trivia night use Radio Tairua link to Tairua Community Library on Facebook 019, 4 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277579 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277373 More new music plus giveaways for Radio Tairua pass on to its loyal listeners during NZ Music Month and to celebrate "1000 Days On Air". Epic! Click on Radio Tairua link to Nathan Haines website for the lowdown on this exceptional NZ musician... 019, 3 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277373 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277395 Radio Tairua 88.3FM is celebrating "1000 Days On Air" and NZ Music Month throughout May 2010. Radio Tairua's loyal listeners and local supporters have the opportunity to win a prize pack filled with latest release CD's, NZMM Tee & Poster, Radio Tairua stickers. Entry is free - fill in the competition entry book @ the Tairua Community Library 019, 3 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277395 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277185 For supporting Radio Tairua in its efforts to make NZ Music Month massive for its listeners... with CD giveaways to include in Radio Tairua's 1000 Days On Air/NZMM giveaway @ the Tairua Library... plus tunes from Tardus artists who will feature on the NZ Music Lunch Break with the Baby Faced Assassin on Friday 21 May. Click on "more" for info about artists & links to websites 019, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277185 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277188 This is the place to go to buy your NZ Music, learn about NZ artists and their work or find out where and when they are touring. Amplifier is 100% NZ owned & operated & 100% committed to promoting NZ music & artists. Click on Radio Tairua link to check out the Amplifier website 019, 2 May 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/277188 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/276681 As part of the NZ Music Month celebrations, Radio Tairua is pleased to present the NZ Music Beat with Rhys Tau every Sunday... your chance to hear the latest releases from artists who feature NZ On Air's Kiwi Hit Disc, playing at the top of the hour from 10am. Show premieres on Sunday 2 May. Click on "more" to find out about the newest presenter on Radio Tairua... 018, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/276681 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/276680 Every day in the month of May 2010, Radio Tairua is celebrating NZ Music Month with hosted shows. You can view the calendar here or pop into the Tairua Library to check it out. We've got more great stuff in the pipeline... so keep checking the Radio Tairua website or tune in to 88.3FM for the latest news 018, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/276680 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/274158 For all of you who want to know when and where the Tairua Juniors are playing this season - you can check out the complete draw in .pdf document. Kickoff @ 10am. Get out there and support our local youngsters whenever you can this season - TFY! 016, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/274158 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/275039 Devils Elbow are making some of the most combustible rock and roll this side of the Black Keys. A raw mix of rock, punk, blues, country and once the flames have subsided, a smoldering lightness of touch that will leave you spellbound, with sooty face and electric hair. Debut single "KO" available for download on iTunes, Amplifier and all other digital stores. CD available at all good record stores. Click on Radio Tairua link to myspace page or check out www.facebook.com/devilselbowofficial 016, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/159756/275039 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/273737 Yes, its that time of year again. Its time to enjoy a month long celebration of all that is NZ Music. Radio Tairua will be doing its part, so keep posted on the website & tuned in to learn more. For details of events around the country click on Radio Tairua link to NZ Music Month website 016, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.radio.tairua.org.nz/webapps/i/73635/115245/273737