Your Local Iwi Radio Station
Nau mai ki te Reo Irirangi Māori o Tauranga Moana - Moana Radio
Mai Nga Kuri a Wharei ki te awa o Wairakei, mai nga maunga ki te moana, ko te reo irirangi o Tauranga Moana e mihi atu nei, tihei Mauriora!
Moana is here to present, promote, and preserve Te Reo and Te Ao Māori and push the kaupapa that reflects the foundations of our Iwi and Hapu.
To us, Tauranga Moana, Tauranga Tangata is more than a positioning statement; it is our station’s identity.
Under the governance of the 3 Iwi in Tauranga – Ngati Ranginui, Ngai Te Rangi & Ngati Pukenga, Moana 98.2 FM & 1440 AM is loud, proud and local.
Our most significant point of difference, though, is that we are by, for and about Tauranga Moana!
Our Shows
From ata mārie breakfast vibes and kōrero whakahihiko, to kōrero ahurea, takahanga ā-rohe, hauora, and the reo o tō tātou hapori. Pull up a seat, tune in, and be part of what makes Tauranga Moana come alive.
Moana with
Tawa Ngatoko
Moana with
Takiri Butler
Introducing our powerhouse host, General Manager, Moana Mornings voice, Māorivation producer, pilot, surfer, DJ, and proud whānau-focused wahine.
Moana with
Ripeka Nicholas
A passionate Māori broadcaster, Ripeka connects whānau through music, storytelling and kaupapa that reflect the heart and spirit of Moana Radio.
Moana with
Wairaka Te Kira
Tai Pari with
Tipene Walters
An award-winning late-night show offering lively commentary, guest voices and music requests, Tai Pari Tai Timu airs midnight to 6am weekdays.
Kupu o te Rā - Word of the Day
At Moana Radio we’re all about celebrating te reo Māori every day. That’s why we share our Kupu o te Rā, a new word daily to help whānau, friends and our wider hapori learn, practise, and grow in their reo journey. It’s a simple way to add more kupu Māori into your everyday kōrero.
Listen Live
Moana Radio broadcasts from Tauranga on two frequencies: 98.2FM and 1440AM. Through 1440AM, our signal reaches listeners from Katikati to Ōpōtiki, while 98.2FM covers the area from Katikati to Pukehina.
In addition, our online streaming at www.moanaradio.co.nz connects us to an international audience. This means our Tauranga whānau living abroad can stay connected with their community, no matter where they are in the world.
Podcasts
Te Reo Haerenga with MR G
Artist Graham Hoete shares his te reo journey, discussing whakamā, silencing the inner critic, and finding inspiration with kaiako Ngairo Eruera.
Celebrate Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
Kia kaha te reo Māori! Marking 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, the hosts discuss removing Māori words from children’s books.
Akona te Reo
Te reo learning is a steady ride; our hosts explore ways to begin your haerenga and why embracing hapa truly matters.
Koroneihana Kōrero
Tauranga Moana Video Stories
Our video stories capture the reo, wāhi, and takahanga that shape our community. From local history to everyday life, these videos celebrate who we are and where we come from.
Tauranga Tangata Pakeke Games
Our pakeke shone at Waikari Marae’s Pakeke Games today, bringing aroha, laughter and friendly competition to set the tone for the weekend.
Toi Gallery Opening
A first look inside the redeveloped Toi Tauranga Art Gallery as Moana Radio attends the pōhiri and preview ahead of its public reopening.
Ngaiterangi Claim Review
Te Kura Waka Returns Home
Our navigators return from Samoa to a powerful Tauranga Moana welcome, honouring Te Kura Waka students’ remarkable achievement.
Moana Events
Keen to know what’s on? Catch all the latest events, gigs, and kaupapa at Moana Radio, there’s always something happening!
Gallery
A collection of photos capturing local events, community spirit, and special moments of our whānau.
