Access Radio Taranaki (ART) is a vibrant and community-focused radio station dedicated to providing a broadcast platform for the people of Taranaki.
We are driven by inclusivity, creativity, and the belief that everyone has a story worth telling.
As a community radio station, we offer a multi media platform to our inclusive community to engage, inform, and inspire those living within our region and beyond.
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104.4FM and streaming online ever since, offering a space for individuals, groups, and communities across Taranaki to share their voice. The brainchild and dream of the Keighley family who, together, built and ran the station for the first few years with the help of a team of dedicated and loyal volunteers and part-time employees.
Now, we have a team of five staff and a huge number of Content Creators and contributors. We’re not just another radio station — we are a part of a nationwide network of independent community radio stations, all part of CAMA (Community Access Media Alliance).
What sets us apart is simple: we are here to serve our community by the community. We offer a platform for all to share their opinions, stories and information.
Whether you're tuning in live on the radio, streaming our shows online, or listening to our podcasts on-demand, we’re here to keep Taranaki connected and informed.
I’m delighted to have joined the team at ART since late November 2024. With a background in commercial broadcasting, I look forward to connecting with the community around Maunga Taranaki and building our already wide base of programme makers. We’ve such a passionate team here at Access Radio Taranaki, who are all here to support and encourage you every step along the way, so let’s connect and explore the possibilities.
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With a background in creative comms, graphic design, advertising & recording production, art direction, exhibition and video/new media, Dave has had an extensive career spanning over 30 years in the industry. We were thrilled to welcome Dave to the team as from April 2025 and can't wait to see where he can take the sound of our station to.
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Working at Access Radio Taranaki allows me to meet and work with people from all walks of life and learn new skills along the way. I've learned that we have a cool community willing to share a story and have fun at the same time. When not behind the mic I'm listening to the latest music, and I'm not afraid to share it with everyone.
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Phill joined the ART Team back early in 2024 and is a valued member with a huge range of skills. As one of our two Community workers, he's particularly keen on working with the youth and currently is working with some of our fantastic youth content creators. You may have seen him onstage as one of the lead frontpeople for Improv Taranaki, where he'll be playing a huge range of roles - all from the depths of his own mind. Do reach out to Phill if you'd like to get involved in any way - be it as a guest on one of our many programmes, or maybe you're keen on exploring a podcast or radio show!
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Taryn joined the ART team in April 2025. With her bubbly personality and vast knowledge of all things community, we are delighted to have her serve as a member of our community team. Taryn is no newcomer to media, having worked as a journalist (Both for Stuff and independently) and also freelances for various arts festivals such as WOMAD and The Right Royal Caberet Festival. Mum to one gorgeous wee man, Taryn lives in sunny Okatō and can't wait to get involved with the ART community. Feel free to contact her if you are interested in creating a podcast or radio show. She has some great ideas and can lead you along your journey!
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Antonia Smith (Toni) has been a long-time supporter of Access Radio Taranaki, as a past show maker herself and as an advocate for community broadcasting. She is a passionate and active member of the local arts community - you may know her from House of Laughs stand-up comedy, performing original music at Singer Songwriters, 48 Hour filmmaking, radio hosting with The Most FM, or performing with Improv Taranaki. We are so lucky to have Toni join us as a member of our team this year - her knowledge and skills make her invaluable!
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Welcome to Access Radio Taranaki 104.4FM - your community access radio station. We’re here to offer a broadcast voice to you – the people of Taranaki. It’s your voice, your choice
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This is a true, local community radio station, allowing interesting individuals, groups and community organisations to express themselves, provide entertainment and views at the coal-face in a very hands-on way. Outside of Access, what I most love doing is my garden, which is very special.
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I have been a trustee for Access Radio Taranaki Trust since the station began. I am supportive of the ethos of the station and I am very proud of what ART has achieved in its first 8 years. I have been privileged during that time to meet and learn from many of the show makers and the wonderful staff who work very hard to ensure the success of the enterprise.
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Access Radio is one of the few media outlets that enables a community to have its say and that is why said yes to the invitation to join its board. Communities need to have their say. I have been involved in numerous community initiatives in New Plymouth over my time. The staff are passionate and skilled with an attitude of ‘watch this space’ because you know something exciting is going to happen.
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Access Radio is one of the few media outlets that enables a community to have its say and that is why said yes to the invitation to join its board. Communities need to have their say. I have been involved in numerous community initiatives in New Plymouth over my time. The staff are passionate and skilled with an attitude of ‘watch this space’ because you know something exciting is going to happen. Why wouldn’t one want to be involved?
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