VILLAGE RADIO CHRISTMAS PARTY 2024

On Sunday, 1st December, Village Radio had there Christmas Party attended by Listeners and Volunteers. There was entertainment by Ian Falconer on Clarinet and Ken Wadsworth on Saxaphone playing the music we like, nostalgia.   A series of raffles were presented by our own Santa Claus (aka Steve Lambie) and a delicious afternoon tea was enjoyed by everyone.    Photo Santa with raffle winner Tony Hunt

WE REGRET TO INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF STATION MANAGER, TONY RHIND

It is with deep sadness and fond memories that we announce the passing of our dear friend and station manager Tony Rhind on 23 Nov 2024.    Tony started volunteering with Village Radio in 2015 and has been leading our daily operations in recent years. His compassion, commitment, exuberance and endless energy brought so much colour and order to the Village Radio studios. Tony's sense of fun and passion for life brought joy to anyone he came in contact with.  Village Radio will broadcast a tribute to Tony from 1.00pm Friday 6 December 2024. Listen online through http://www.villageradio.co.nz  or on 1368AM in the Tauranga area.  Village Radio sends our love to Helen, Michelle, Chris, family and friends. We are missing you Tony.

NEIGHBOURHOOD SUPPORT CO-ORDINATOR INTERVIEWED

  George Stewart’s studio guest on Monday was the recently appointed Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator for Tauranga, Nga Utanga. Nga was a former Tauranga Police Sergeant, where he was in charge of Youth Services.   He told George how to set up a Neighbourhood Support Group, how to keep an eye on your neighbours and what to be aware of, if you have not seen someone in your area for a while.  He also talked about keeping your home safe and secure, and the dangers of leaving phone or computer chargers on unattended, which have Lithium batteries that can catch fire and set fire to your home.   He also spoke about the scams that are targeting older people and how to avoid being caught up in the tricks these people play on the vulnerable community.   Photo of Nga Utanga taken in our studio  

MP SAM UFFINDELL INTERVIEWED

Joining Peter Donnelly in the studio on Friday was Sam Uffindell, New Zealand politician and former international banking executive. He has been a Member of Parliament for Tauranga, representing the National Party since winning a by-election in June 2022.     He was born in Auckland but lives in the Bay of Plenty with his wife Julia and their three young children.  When asked what got him interested in politics his answer was that he wanted to make Tauranga the best place in New Zealand to live.    Peter played So Long Marianne by Leonard Cohen at his request.  Peter also asked Sam what was the first album he bought and the answer Michael Jackson - Dangerous.   Photo of Sam in our studio.

AGM RESULTS FOR VILLAGE RADIO

 On Tuesday 26th November 2024 Volunteers attended our AGM and the following are our new Committee. Chair Person          Evan Turbott     Vice Chair             Ken Wadsworth     Station Manager    TBA    Secretary              Tony Hunt     Treasurer              Ashley Hayes   Committee:-         Eileen Roach                               Penny Vaughan                                Keith Davidson      Photo                  Chair Person - Evan Turbott 

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST ANNOUNCER

Tauranga Village Radio would llike to welcome Penny Vaughan. Penny has undertgone training and passed with flying colours.   As she has said in her bio for the website "Thanks to my daughter Kate who was a volunteer here on Village Radio I am now loving being part of The Team, bringing all the wonderful music we have at our fingertips into everyones' homes during my show on a Monday".  Kate left Village Radio a few months ago to live in Ireland for a while.    See more about Penny under the Our Volunteers icon.