Radio Southland 96.4FM Quarterly Newsletter Radio Southland 96.4FM Quarterly Newsletter

Volume 36Volume 36

December 2012December 2012

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Inside this issue:

Invers-Originals

with Jay Sellwood

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Southern Story

Tellers Corner

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Board Member

Sean Woodward

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Profile: Mr Country

Noel Parry

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*Programme list insert

Notice and Web-

sites.

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From the Desk of

Darren.

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reasoning it’s important to promote

sustainability but also equally im-

portant to present an interesting, in-

formative and entertaining radio show.

Robert said they’ve already had some

very positive feedback from people in

the Southland community. The couple

include weekly information for seasonal

recipes, local organic farmers markets,

seed restoration and tips on gardening.

Interviews with local farmers and

breeders of livestock and horticultural

producers are also featured on the

show. Robyn and Robert said they’re

always open to suggestions from lis-

teners about want ‘they’ would like to

hear on the show. “Get Down to

Earth” goes to air Mondays at

9.30am.® Saturdays 10.30am.

Robyn and Robert Guyton are the

hosts of “Get Down to Earth” an excit-

ing new edition to the station’s current

broadcasts. The husband and wife

team present a weekly half hour show

that focuses on all aspects of the envi-

ronment. Robyn, a part-time teacher

is also employed as the education and

project coordinator at the South Coast

Environment Centre which is based in

Riverton. The Centre promotes seed

restoration projects, sustainable life-

styles and growing methods and has

an abundance of resources available

from the extensive library and infor-

mation resources. Robert, a writer for

the NZ Gardener Magazine and an En-

vironment Southland Councilor, is

keen to get the right mix for the show,

Podcasts of our shows

are brought to you by

NZ On Air

“ Get Down to Earth”

is proudly brought to you

by the South Coast Envi-

ronment Centre. The Cen-

tre is in Riverton, South-

land New Zealand.

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‘Southland Sixties Sensations’ Tuesdays at 12.30 noon

‘Invers-Originals’ with host, Jay Sellwood Thursdays at 8pm

‘Southern Story Tellers Corner’ Sundays at 9pm

The Southern Story Tellers

Group are purveyors of the au-

ral tradition of story telling as it

has come down through the ag-

es. Story telling is an art form

that is perfect for radio, images

are created in the mind by the

use of colorful and creative tales

and clever inflection of the tell-

ers voice. Members of the group

are absolutely passionate about

their craft. During their half

hour show, you can hear stories

from local authors and stories

created by the members them-

selves as well as tales from au-

thors visiting from overseas. It’s

well worth a listen.

Jay Sellwood has no illusions

about how tough it can be for

local talent to get their music

and name heard, that’s why he

started up his radio show

“InversOriginals” - to help

struggling artists promote their

music and to allow the public to

hear them. Jay’s enthusiastic

and lively broadcast style has

become legend amongst his lis-

tening audience; they tune in

weekly to hear well-known or

new Southland bands and art-

ists, showcase their own special

brand of music. Jay also likes to

provide interesting background

information about the artists

and their songs. InversOriginals

is 100% live and local.

With his hair almost matching the microphone padding! Jay get’s ready to

present “InversOriginals” to help support and promote local musicians

Pictured from left; Sandra Fitzpatrick, Nicol MacFarlane, Heather Perriam.

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‘City Focus’ Invercargill City Council on Friday’s at 9.15am

Introducing: SCBCT Board Member, Sean Woodward

“Country Express & Southern first play” with Noel Parry

In his professional legal career at

Preston Russell Law, Sean Wood-

ward has an extensive back-

ground in governance. As a com-

mercial lawyer, he understands

the importance of the employees,

the programme makers, and the

funders of an Access radio station.

Sean represents the Southland

Chamber of Commerce on the

trust board. Sean also under-

stands the requirements of an ac-

cess station’s 36c charter and the

unique community element it sup-

ports. Sean has a passion for

youth issues and has been in-

volved in ‘Polyfest’ and the Teen

Parenting Unit. He would like to

see more youth programming

broadcasting on 96.4FM in 2013.

Country presenter, Noel Parry in full country music regalia, during a

broadcast of the popular show Country Express, Wednesdays at 2.30pm.

Pictured: Trustee Sean Woodward visits Radio Southland to discuss his

involvement with the Southland Community Broadcasters Charitable

Trust Board.

“Country Express” on-air for near-

ly nine years is the second long-

est running show in Radio South-

land’s programme line-up. Noel

Parry’s other country show

“Southern first play” on Thurs-

days at 9.30am is a close runner

up. On Wednesday’s show Noel

plays traditional country music,

but on Thursday many of the art-

ists are having their songs played

for the first time— hence the

name! Noel receives emails from

the artists and his listeners from

the USA and other parts of the

world. He regularly posts on Face-

book and reads out the latest in

country club news with an in-

formative weekly noticeboard.

From The Desk Of Darren From The Desk Of Darren From The Desk Of Darren

Physical Address: Radio Southland

Level 2/35 Dee Street Invercargill

Postal: PO Box 1 Invercargill

NEW ZEALAND

Phone: 0064 - 21 89891

On-air: 0064 - 2188964

Fax: 0064 - 21 41425

Station Manager; Darren Ludlow

darren@radiosouthland.org.nz

Community Notices:

admin@radiosouthland.org.nz

Production Manager;

Kim: kim@radiosouthland.org.nz

Radio Southland 96.4FM is one of 12 Access Stations currently operating

around the country. The radio station is governed by a Trust Board & partially

funded by New Zealand On Air. The station’s primary commitment is to section

36c of the 1989 Broadcasting Act which requires NZ On Air:

To ensure that a range of broadcasts is available to provide for the interests of:

(1) Women; & (4) Persons with disabilities; &

(2) Youth; & (5) Minorities in the Community

(3) Children; & including ethnic minorities; &

“ To encourage a range of broadcasts that reflects the diverse religious & ethical beliefs

of New Zealanders”

Support your local radio station. Come and make a

radio show on Radio Southland 96.4FM. Experience

the magic of radio for yourself!

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Notices and Websites

Website Radio Southland 96.4FM

www.radiosouthland.org.nz

studio email:

studio@radiosouthland.org.nz

Close to My Heart with

Lena T @ Facebook.com

Jared Tonight @ Facebook.com.

Rock Wireless @ Facebook.com

Pencil Project @ Facebook.com

New programme

“Get Down to Earth”

South Coast Environment Centre

website: www.sces.org.nz

BBC World Service 12pm to 9am daily.

It’s a time of change—but change is

nothing to be afraid of. We farewell

Station Coordinator Deborah Smith

after 15 years of loyal service to Radio

Southland and she goes with our deep-

est gratitude for all she has done. Not

only has Deborah provided the wel-

come for our visitors, been the go-to

person for our programme makers, run

our office and been a programme con-

tributor; but she has also kept the sta-

tion going on many occasions, and

been an invaluable support to me since

I came on board as manager. From us

all—thank you Deborah, and all success

to you in the future.

There will be a new face in our office

from mid-November. I am delighted to

confirm Amanda Kennedy as our new

Station Coordinator. She comes with a

strong administrative background, par-

ticularly in recruitment, and is excited

to have the opportunity to join our staff

and volunteers.

While on the subject of our website,

many thanks to all who have contribut-

ed their piece to it. We enabled our

updated website on October 1st. It has

a cleaner look, more functionality,

great opportunities to access the live

Stream (on every page), podcasts in

alphabetical order (fancy), a groovy

welcome video, profiles on our pro-

gramme makers, a photo gallery, and

an opportunity for those visiting the

website to share items of interest on

various social media. Many thanks to

Mike Sanford of Invers.co.nz for his

work, supported by Kim and Deborah,

and to Joshua Dean from Jobit.co.nz for

his help in making it go live.

As always, we welcome our new pro-

gramme makers (some featured in this

edition), and congratulate those who

made the trip north to the ACAB Con-

ference in Dunedin just recently. The

strong Southland presence was appre-

ciated by our Otago cousins. Next year

the conference will be in Nelson.

It’s been a busy year with a real mix of

highs and lows—but we produce real

radio with passion, and each day I’m

grateful to have the opportunity to

work with you all. I have no doubt that

2013 will have its challenges, but I in-

tend to have fun and I invite you to as

well, and encourage others to come

and join us please.

Have a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Darren

Merry

Christmas &

Happy

Holidays!

Radio Southland 96.4FM

Closes for business on

December 21st 2012. The

station will re-open on

January 21st 2013 at 9am.