It's easy to come to work each day.   I am lucky to work with a great bunch of dedicated people who are all very talented in their roles and who make everyone that walks through the door feel welcomed and safe. I love seeing our show makers as their confidence grows and they become accustomed to having their voices heard. I love being part of an organisation that is recognised as having integrity and a valued place in the community.

Working at Access Radio Taranaki gives me the chance to help all kinds of people have their voices heard.  I love that every day brings new challenges, and new opportunities to work with the community.  

When not helping people on their broadcasting journeys, I enjoy hanging out with family and friends, gardening, reading, and exploring the great outdoors.  

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.

Being a part of the team at Access Radio Taranaki gives me the opportunity to be myself and do what I love. I really enjoy doing the behind-the-scenes stuff like recording and mixing and I also love helping people. In my role it means I get to know people and understand about their passions as their shows progress. Every day brings me something new to work on so I can continue to grow and connect with the community around me.

Working at Access Radio Taranaki gives me huge satisfaction in being able to connect with the inspiring individuals and groups that make up our unique community.

Away from the radio, you’ll find me indulging in my passion for improvised theatre or exploring the natural wonders of Taranaki.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

My introduction to Access Radio Taranaki was a whirlwind of ideas and inspiration. The staff are a joy to be around, the show makers are talented and unique, and the board are pragmatic, caring and supportive of the ART Community.

Access Radio Taranaki are the light at the end of the tunnel for many communities that otherwise would not be heard. I look forward to learning more from all of them.