About Us
radiowanaka.co.nz is owned and operated by Central Lakes Media Ltd who own and operate Wanaka’s two local radio stations Radio Wanaka broadcasting on 92.2 and 97FM in Wanaka and 99.1FM in Cromwell along with Roy FM on 104.2FM and NZME’s Coast on 94.6 All stations can be listened to online or on your smartphone by clicking on their respective logos at the top of the page and registering with iHeart Radio for free.
Radio Wanaka is a built on a DNA of being nothing but local, offering its advertisers and listeners local news, lost and found, road reports, community notices combined with a mix of hit music from the past 3 decades. Pop, rock, country, if it’s a hit Radio Wanaka’s probably playing it.
Roy FM has no announcers, low ad loading, and an eclectic playlist of rock, rap, dubstep and alternative beats to keep any discerning young music lover happy.
Coast is part of the NZME network playing a mix of classic hits from the 60’s 70’s & 80’sradio
Our People
Mike
Central Lakes Media is owned by Mike Regal. Mike has over 30 years working in the radio industry on air and as a Programme Manager. From Radio Otago in the early 80’s, to 91FM Auckland in the mid 80’s, to running the Radio Hauraki network for 15 years.
Bradley
The breakfast show on Radio Wanaka is hosted by long time broadcaster, actor, singer, musician, serious golfer, lover of all sport, father of three gorgeous girls and last be certainly not least husband of the lovely Mel, Bradley Craig
Jen
The afternoon show is presented by well known local community broadcaster, singer, actor ,performer, Mum of Lily and Riley and wife of Stacey, Jen Anderson. Jen is also well known for organizing Wanaka’s community Christmas celebrations.
Lindsey
Radio Wanaka’s newest recruit and fellow co worker is former Festival of Colour Manager Lindsey Schofield. Lindsey who likes good coffee is responsible for writing & producing client commercials.
Petrea
Petrea McRobie has been with Radio Wanaka for over 10 years . Well known and well liked in town Petrea looks after and super serves Radio Wanaka’s valued clients. If you need to advertise contact Petrea
Ali
Ali O’Connor is Radio Wanaka’s indispensable office manager. She just celebrated 12 years at Radio Wanaka and is charge of billing & scheduling . Ali also is a well known local singer .
Jonesy
John Jones is a South Island broadcasting legend. After an illustrious career in Dunedin radio on both 4ZB and 4XO you’ll hear Jonesy on air on Radio Wanaka most weekends
