About Us

What are we about?

We’re here to give our community a voice. We are a genuine community radio station, and if you are part of a group or organisation that promotes community or various interests then we’re here to help.

We also provide the opportunity for people who have always wanted to “give radio a go” to live their dreams. It’s actually very easy to put together a live radio show – come and see our staff for a tour and a chat and we’ll show you how it happens.

We are part of the Access Radio Network, and a member of the Association of Community Access Broadcasters [ACAB]. NZ on Air assists Access stations financially, with the expectation that we ensure that a range of broadcasts is available to provide for the interests of women, youth, children, persons with disabilities and minorities in the community, including ethnic minorities” (Section 36(c) of the Act).

We are to “encourage a range of broadcasts that reflects the diverse religious and ethical beliefs of New Zealanders.”

Darren

Station Manager – Darren Ludlow

I’ve been a broadcaster for over 30 years, originally trained by the BCNZ in Wellington, and coming to Invercargill via Balclutha, Dunedin, Timaru and London. The majority of my time in radio locally was spent at 4ZA, Foveaux Radio and latterly back at Classic Hits. I’m an elected member on the Invercargill City Council, a company director, and have a strong interest in the arts. As an actor I’ve appeared on stage and screen in a variety of roles. I’m a big fan of Southland music and want to encourage local musicians to come forward with their work. I’m married and have two boys who are very active and keep me busy when away from work and council. I’m very keen on getting new programmes on-air and developing what is already a tremendous community resource into one that’s fully utilised.

Station Coordinator – Rachael Bailey (Rach)

Kia ora tautou katoa! I’m Rachael, the Station Coordinator. I come from a media, social work, politics and tertiary education background. When I’m not up at the station, I’m partner to Mike, a mum, I sit on several NGO boards, and advocate with & for fellow humans living with a disability. I’m really keen to engage with new potential programme makers, so if you’re interested in creating a show about disability, queer, women’s, youth, Pasifika, Maori, or ethnic perspectives, please get in touch with me. Nga mihi!

Marcus

Production Engineer – Marcus McGowan

Kia ora. I’m the new face you’ll find in Radio Southland’s Recording Studio. Originally from Wellington, I’m a graduate of the Bachelor of Audio Production course at SIT, and a graduate with a Diploma in Commercial Broadcasting from the New Zealand Radio Training School. Away from work my interests include films, music, computers, languages and travel. This is my first full-time role and am looking forward to staying here in the south!

Get in touch

 admin@radiosouthland.org.nz 03 218 9891

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