A Meaningful Life

Get ready to be inspired. Empowered. Changed.

A Meaningful Life is more than just a radio show- it's a weekly hour of encouragement, hope, and real transformation. With powerful stories, honest conversations, and faith-filled insights, this program helps you live with intention, joy, and spiritual strength.
Whether navigating challenges or simply longing for deeper purpose, tune in and be uplifted.

What You'll Hear
• Motivational Stories of courage, purpose, and breakthroughs
• Guest Conversations with inspiring leaders, community changemakers, and everyday heroes
• Life Tools you can use: confidence, relationships, faith, wellness & more
• Moments of Reflection- Scripture, quotes, and mindfulness pauses
• Listener Voices-Call-ins, messages, and shared life experiences
• Soulful Music that lifts your spirit in between segments

Why It Matters
We believe a truly meaningful life is only possible through the love and power of God. This program is here to walk with you on that journey-encouraging you to overcome adversity, grow spiritually, and live your God-given purpose.

Join the Movement. Hosted by Kinnie Vermeulen and John Dela Rosa, we're connecting with churches and communities across Wairarapa and beyond. Expect special guests, heartfelt conversations, and maybe even a personal invitation to be part of the show!

Kinnie is a passionate community leader, IT Professional and radio host dedicated to uplifting others through service, storytelling and faith. She brings her heart for people and her gift for communication to her new radio program, A Meaningful Life. 

Kinnie is a devoted wife and proud mother of 3 grown sons. Her deep commitment to personal growth shines thru in her community work. Kinnie is an elder of the Masterton Baptist Church and a board member of the Wairarapa Multicultural Council and the Women Center. She co-hosts Fiesta Wairarapa Pinoy Radio, a program celebrating Filipino culture and community in the Wairarapa region. She believes one of the best ways to express love and honour God is by serving others and helping them realise their potential. 

John is a loving husband, devoted father, and trusted friend who lives every day with an open heart. He wears many hats—coach, pastor, business and human resources consultant—but above all, he lives to love God and people. His belief is simple yet profound: life is a canvas painted with both darkness and light, and every experience adds a splash of colour to our portrait.

In his role as a coach, John guides others toward success that aligns with biblical values—a success measured not just by achievements but by the meaningful, fulfilled lives they lead. He supports families and organisations alike, always encouraging them to seek the very best in every moment.

Whether he’s offering wisdom in a business meeting or sharing a kind word on a community walk, John’s approach is warm, clear, and engaging. He sees each person as a unique story in progress, deserving of care, understanding, and the chance to thrive. With his genuine heart and steadfast spirit, John inspires those around him to embrace life’s many colours and create a life portrait full of hope, balance, and true success. Leaving a lasting legacy and beautiful memories immortalised by the people they have helped and inspired.

Palette and Playlist

A deep dive into the twin pools of visual arts and music.

Welcome to Palette and Playlist, the radio show that brings the vibrant worlds of visual arts and music together in a blend of creativity and humour! Hosted by Corin Haines, the panel of Sarah McClintock and Kane Harris ensure this show is your fortnightly dose of artistic inspiration and musical magic, all delivered with a laugh or two.

Each fortnight sees us diving deep into the fascinating intersection of visual arts and music, exploring these two creative realms and also how they influence and enrich each other.

Our mission? To make art and music more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Whether you're an art aficionado, a music lover, or just someone looking for a good conversation to listen to, Palette and Playlist has something for you. Expect engaging conversations, laughs, and a fresh perspective.

Corin Haines is a long time musician and music lover with a penchant for entertaining and good conversation. Kane Harris is the brains behind High Voltage Wairarapa and is a Wairarapa based vinyl seller/record fair runner/music enthusiast. Sarah McClintock is the Director of Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art and History.

Ki Runga

Te Kura Kaupapa M�ori o Wairarapa.

Ko tÄ“nei hÅ�taka ko ia te hua o te Akomanga PiÄ�paho o ngÄ� teina o te wharekura Aho Matua o Wairarapa.  E ai ki ngÄ� tamariki he hÅ�taka whakaako, he hÅ�taka whakangahau i ngÄ� whÄ�nau o te kura.  Tera pea he pai hoki Ä“nei kÅ�rero ki te hunga arero Maori, ki te hunga e ako tonu nei i te reo Maori.  NÄ� ngÄ� rangatahi ngÄ� kaupapa, ngÄ� waiata, ngÄ� mea katoa i tÄ«pako.  Ko Whaea Ana tÅ� rÄ�tou Kaiako.  

NÄ� ngÄ� tauira Tau 8- Tau 9 o te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa tÄ“nei hÅ�taka i whakarite.  Tokowaru o ratou.   Ka rangona Ä� rÄ�tou reo i te 11am i a Paraire, i a Paraire  ki te tua3 o Hurae.  Ka Ä�hei ki te whakarongo me te titiro mÄ� te paetukutuku o ARROW FM.

The Sisterhood Sessions

Unfiltered and unapologetic stories of health, heart, and Hauora.

Three everyday women k�rero openly about the ups, downs, and in-betweens of womanhood and wellness. With humour, heart, and honesty, they dive into what matters most: health, identity, resilience, and connection.

Rosslyn Bartlett is a proud m�m� of three, a nurse lecturer, and a w�hine with aroha for her wh�nau and community. From mental health nursing to teaching, and from cheering on her tamariki in sport to expressing her flair for fashion, Rosslyn brings manaaki, pride, and joy into everything she does.

Sarah Keenan, born in Hokitika, is a palliative care nurse whose work is grounded in compassion, dignity, and presence. Beyond nursing, she delights in gardening, crafting, and exploring delicate teas and flavours from different cultures. At the heart of her life is her one magical child, who inspires her to see beauty in the everyday. Whimsical and wholehearted, Sarah brings warmth, creativity, and connection to all she does.

Te Marie Tahere is a Registered Nurse and hearty Ng�puhi wahine, proud m�m� of three and aunty to many. Passionate about Te Ao M�ori and weaving Te Reo into her life, she grounds her mahi in culture, connection, and identity. Creative and adventurous, she loves painting, collecting tea sets, patting dogs, and chasing the freedom of the open road with her sights set on a Yamaha R1 and Harley Davidson.

Eudaimonia

The art and science of living well.

Eudaimonia is a weekly radio program dedicated to exploring the art and science of living well. Each episode blends modern lifestyle medicine with timeless wisdom to help listeners cultivate physical health, emotional balance, and a sense of purpose. Through practical conversations on nutrition, movement, mindset, and human connection, Eudaimonia invites you to discover what it truly means to thrive — not just survive.

The word Eudaimonia, rooted in ancient Greek philosophy, means “a life well lived” — a state of flourishing that arises when our actions align with our deepest values. The program invites listeners to slow down and reflect on what truly matters, offering practical insights, inspiring interviews, and simple strategies to improve health, energy, and happiness.

I’m Dr Ruben Escriva, a medical doctor with a strong passion for lifestyle medicine, holistic health, and human wellbeing. My work focuses on helping people prevent and reverse chronic disease through nutrition, movement, rest, emotional awareness, and purpose-driven living.

Originally trained in conventional medicine, my journey has led me to integrate scientific evidence with a more humanistic and mindful view of health — one that recognises the deep connection between body, mind, and environment.

Through Eudaimonia, I hope to share this integrative perspective in a simple and engaging way, combining medical knowledge with personal reflection and stories that inspire positive change.

Radio Ravotnik

Lively conversations and a rich musical journey.

Radio Ravotnik is a weekly show hosted by Maurice, dedicated to lively conversations and a rich musical journey. Each episode features interviews with locals discussing current events, woven together with a bold blend of punk, symphonic rock, psychedelic, electronic, and alternative music.

Listeners are warmly invited to share information about community and non-commercial events — you can email your ideas to ravotnik@gmail.com. Maurice also welcomes guests to join him in the studio to chat about their favorite albums and play selected tracks on air.

Maurice is deeply curious about both local happenings and world affairs. With an adventurous and eclectic taste in music, he strives to create a programme that informs, inspires, and keeps listeners engaged from start to finish.

Friday Night Blues

Discover the only local show dedicated to the wonderful world of blues; from old to new, slow to fast.

The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft.  I cover all these on each programme through a wide range of artists, so you can't guess what's coming up - often I don't know as well!

My aim is to get listeners interested in the blues or allow aficionados access to music that is not really broadcast through commercial radio. The real buzz I get out of this show is that I can let others enjoy my music, stir their interest in the songs and the stories behind them… and get hooked on the blues!

Hello, I'm Dave Sinton. I have been presenting the Friday Night Blues Show since 2000 and still really enjoy it. Originally from Auckland, I moved around a fair bit with my previous job but my wife Elaine and I have been living in the Wairarapa since 1994. We have a lifestyle block just out of town and thoroughly enjoy this magic part of NZ. My interest in the blues stems from growing up in the 60's and being curious about what inspired the Rhythm and Blues groups of the time. This has become a passion, and I've spent decades building up my knowledge and collection.

Samoan Community Radio

News, music and topical discussion from the Samoan community.

Smooth sounds of Samoa, local guests, news and information. A mix of music, community news, singing and talking, with topics focussed on the local and wider Samoan community. This is also an opportunity to share our language with listeners (and viewers on Wairarapa Television). When hosting the evening it’s like sitting around in the Meeting House (Falefono) chatting about what’s happening in the community and globally, and also playing some sweet sounds of Samoa, which brings our people to reminisce about their homeland…..

Samoan Community Radio continues the legacy of Tuifao Lologa, who presented Pasefika for many years on Arrow FM. The Pasefika radio programme came from an idea at JNL, where many of our people worked, and became a great opportunity for giving back to the island community. JNL continues this sponsorship for Samoan Community Radio  which is now presented by me, Oka Lagolago, representing the Samoan communities of the Wairarapa.

ReCooper8

What's happening and exciting on the arts scene in South Wairarapa, with dynamic interviews, interplay and interaction. We're into music, too.

Featherston is by no means a big town - with just over 2000 residents, it could be described is bijou. But what a repository of creative and talented people! Many of them tucked away being quietly awesome in an impressive range of artistic disciplines. Being by nature nosey parkers and somewhat garrulous, we try to capture some of the stories of our clever, creative neighbours and have a jolly good time while doing it. ReCooper8 is a broad-based arts programme, aiming to bring listeners news and views on what’s happening in the arts in the South Wairarapa, along with some great music and in-depth profiles and interviews with artists and creatives working not just in our region, but nationally and internationally. Get your front row ticket to what’s hot in the arts in the South Wairarapa!

Your hosts are Coops and Katie. Coops is a recovering resource management planner and latter-day journalist. Katie is an environmental communicator and facilitator, whose ability to extract cash from an audience at a silent auction is considered best-in-class. 

60s Nostalgia

Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised.

60s Nostalgia is a trip down memory lane, as we take you through the music of the "Greatest Decade of Music". Over the years I've built up a large collection of music that you will enjoy. Normally you won't know what is coming up next (because I often don’t!) but this gives you a chance to request a favourite. Some weeks we have special themes. But every week we have great sixties music, so listen on in.

Hello, I'm Dave Sinton.  I have been presenting 60s Nostalgia since 2000 and still really enjoy it. Originally from Auckland I moved around a fair bit with my previous job but my wife Elaine and I have been living in the Wairarapa since 1994. We have a lifestyle block just out of town and thoroughly enjoy this magic part of NZ.

I have always loved music from the 60s. It helped that I was a teenager then and, living in Auckland, had opportunities to watch the popular bands and singers.  I also was able to experience the radio revolution when Radio Hauraki was founded and went to sea.

Since then I've been stuck in a time warp music-wise, and I love it! The variety of the music (and the talent of the musicians) still grabs me ,and it’s a pleasure being able to pass this on. I have a big collection of music, so (in the words of He Ain’t Heavy, He's My Brother) "why not share?"

The Night Sky

What's above us in space and time. The wonders of our magnificent night sky, from antiquity to the very latest science and news.

In this programme, we explore the wonders of our magnificent night sky – stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. We discuss the latest news and discoveries from space and, we also tell stories from antiquity - the myths and legends of the night sky that formed a cornerstone to the rise of civilization.

Richard has been involved in astronomy and adult education for more than 30 years. He was Senior Public Programmes Officer at the Carter Observatory, the National Observatory in Wellington, for many years. He is president of the Phoenix Astronomical Society and was leader of a team of enthusiasts that designed and built Stonehenge Aotearoa, which he now manages.  Richard is author of the best seller How to Gaze at the Southern Stars, The Zodiac – Myths and Legends of the Night Sky, and co-author (with Kay Leather) of a book on Maori astronomy, Work of the Gods.   An inspirational public speaker, Richard lectures on a wide range of astronomical subjects.

Live Wires

Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.

Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom. Subject matter is as diverse as the imagination allows – stories, plays and interviews jostle with match reports from school sports events, kapa haka and choir performances, science, music, maths, even the visual arts (if it can be talked about, it’s a goer). It’s mostly live, but students also act as roving reporters, collecting pre-recorded material from across the school leading up to the broadcast date. 

We are primary school students, helped by our teachers and Arrow FM to create regular programmes about school life and the many things we are interested in. At the moment, five schools are involved, and so we get to go live on air once every five weeks. We are gaining presentation and production skills, and showcasing talents we already have. We also look for stories and achievements from other students at the school, acting as their on-air representatives.

Book Lovers Wairarapa

Between The Covers.

The aims of the programme are 

1.  Review the latest fiction and non-fiction books from New Zealand and the world

2.  Report on "Wai-word" events in Carterton

3.  Comment on the big picture of publishers, libraries,bookshops and readers.

4.  Have a peek into the workings of Almos Bookshop

5.  Promote Wairarapa as the most literate province in New Zealand

Steve is the owner of Almos Bookshop in Carterton, a  Councillor and he is your go to guy if you are setting up a quiz team.

Gareth is a Greytown resident, an ex English teacher and has had a lifelong involvement with literature and good writing.

Sheldopedia

Streaming with facts, teeming with opinions, and teaming up with the odd guest.

Sheldopia cuts to the chase when it comes to questions, facts and information. Add some music and the odd guest (How odd? Listen and find out) and you’ve got a riveting half hour of radio that’s not to be missed.

Sheldon Betteridge was born and bred in Masterton and started at Arrow way back when he was a student at Makoura College in Masterton. He is an avid user of the internet, and trawls through screeds of webdata to find information that is useful and sometimes not so useful.  
With an enquiring mind, Sheldon enjoys synthesising information and has been known to edit Wikipedia pages on multiple topics. And you know what they say about Wikipedia … it’s as reliable as a chocolate teapot ! You can rely on Sheldon, though, to keep spouting - every week on Sheldopedia.

One Off

Special features not connected to regular programmes.

This page is for activities, events and visiting luminaries that we wish to feature on a one-off basis. From time to time something crops up that we really want you to know about, but isn’t part of our regular programming. Such programmes will appear live on air at random times, and this page enables you to catch the audio and video podcasts at a later date. Enjoy.

The Eclectic Hour

Insights across the musical spectrum.

Various musical genres are explored in a programme that varies from week to week, from motion picture themes to cover versions of contemporary songs, to music from around the world. There will be things you didn't know, background stories, and biographies. The presenter dips into his vast repository of musical treasures to delight your ears.

Your host, direct from Canada and the US, Roger Eriksen.

Cobblestones Chronicles

Stories from the early settlers' village and museum.

Cobblestones Chronicles features stories and articles from the wonderful collection at Cobblestones Museum and Early Settlers’ Village to bring history alive. The foundations were laid in the 1970s by the Greytown Jaycee Chapter, and it has continued to develop, giving visitors insight into, and a feel for, the early days of the Wairarapa. It is a village within a village showing how our forefathers lived. Within the museum are many stories. The programmes give more of the details behind the collection and the people who built the Wairarapa. We give a little taste of music from early times, stories behind the pieces from the collection and celebrate our rich heritage. There’s lots going on at Cobblestones that we can tell you about, including plans for further developments and new events. So tune in to hear all about it.

Go to our website : https://cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz/

The presenter: Janette Wallace Gedge is a trustee of Cobblestones who is passionate about sharing history and stories of early times. She came to NZ in 1983 and greatly admires the courage it took the many different groups of people who have come here over many centuries in a much more difficult way than stepping onto an airplane. 

KahuRangi

Uncovering the Treasures of T�ngata Whenua in Wairarapa.

Kia hiwa rÄ�, kia hiwa rÄ�, kia hiwa rÄ� ki tÄ“nei tuku, kia hiwa rÄ� ki tÄ“rÄ� tuku – kia tÅ«, kia oho, kia mataara! Nau mai, haere mai…

Join us on a journey as we explore the culture, history, traditions, and realities of local descendants and dwellers of NgÄ�ti Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa and RangitÄ�ne.  

KahuRangi  brings together our rich Wairarapa history with its current and vibrant reality – by delving into local kÅ�rero, pÅ«rÄ�kau and taonga of Wairarapa while also helping whÄ�nau to stay connected and up to date with relevant kaupapa MÄ�ori across Aotearoa.

Each week, we meet people, hear stories, explore our whenua, discuss kaupapa of significance including Wairarapatanga, Tūpuna Parenting Ways, M�ori Entreprenuereality, Aotearoa History, Equity in Education and more. Your local wh�nau are your guides as we journey together to discover the treasures of our place.

Suni Brown – RangitÄ�ne, NgÄ�ti Kahungunu, NgÄ�ti Wai, NgÄ�ti Manuhiri:

Suni Brown was born and raised in Wairarapa – the domain of the RangitÄ�ne people who have lived in the surrounding Wairarapa areas for 800 years. In this time, there have come many a great story of this area’s formidable ancestors, including the great ancestor Kahungunu (NgÄ�ti Kahungunu) for which much history is known. The NgÄ�ti Kahungunu and RangitÄ�ne lineages are important and Suni hopes to be able to share some of the histories and stories that have been transferred to him by his prominent tÄ«puna or ancestors, on KahuRangi. He sees this as a platform for inviting guests along for in-depth interviews, and knowledge-sharing opportunities, providing all listeners; near or far; MÄ�ori or non-MÄ�ori, local or otherwise, a thorough insight into the rich history of Wairarapa’s mana whenua and hau kÄ�inga (home people).

Waireka Collings – NgÄ�puhi, NgÄ�ti Hine, Ngaiterangi, NgÄ�ti Pukenga, NgÄ�ti Ranginui:

Born and raised in Masterton, Waireka, is a ‘whÄ�ngai’ of the Wairarapa through her birth in this region, where she also received her Reo MÄ�ori. Her mother, Paremo Matthews has been part of many Wairarapa kaupapa to revitalise the language all her life, and when Waireka was only 3 months old, and the first KÅ�hanga Reo opened, Mum Paremo was one of only a handful of people who had native Reo MÄ�ori.

Waireka is the founder of the Pu�wai Pūrau STEM Academy who connect young people to mentors who will empower and support them to succeed in their academic pursuits. Her passions are to see educational transformation for tamariki M�ori in the community, to update the narrative to reflect thriving taiohi M�ori of Wairarapa who know who they are, and to see young ones inspired by what they see M�ori can achieve.

Catch her on KahuRangi where she will talk all things education!

Te Ataahia (Taahia) Hurihanganui – RangitÄ�ne, NgÄ�ti Kahungunu-ki-Wairarapa, NgÄ�ti Ira, NgÄ�ti Porou, NgÄ�ti Tahu-NgÄ�ti WhÄ�oa, TÅ«hourangi-NgÄ�ti WÄ�hiao, NgÄ�ti Whakaue-NgÄ�ti Te Roro-o-te-Rangi:

Te Ataahia, also known by her nickname, Taahia is a proud mother raising her children back in her hometown of Whakaoriori (Masterton) Wairarapa after many years living away – both in other tÅ«rangawaewae (ancestral homes) like Takapau in the Hawkes Bay, and Pito-Å�ne and Tapu-te-Ranga in Te Whanganui-a-Tara/Wellington as well as abroad in Rome and Sicily, Italy, where her husband hails from. She is deeply passionate about her indigenous culture, language, heritage, and traditions, and hopes to celebrate and share this through her KahuRangi sessions which will delve into the indigenous MÄ�ori time-system and environmental calendar ‘te Maramataka’, traditional MÄ�ori parenting practices, and other aspects of interest related to MÄ�ori language and culture. Join her in exploring, learning from, and nurturing the treasures of Te Ao MÄ�ori!

Testing, testing, 1-2-3

Nothing to see here. Really.

This groundbreaking new format examines the increasingly flexible boundary separating technological experimentation and inadvertant brainfade. In other words, this is the page we send stuff to when we're just testing the gear. Sometimes we need to check if a reported fault is indeed a fault or just because someone forgot to press the right button. Sometimes it's because there's a mysterious buzz we need to identify, and exhaustive tests will be conducted before discovering that someone left their phone on vibrate. And sometimes we really are trialling an exciting piece of new technology and we want to give it a go without incinerating a programme maker. So, feel free to ignore this page. In fact, we really want you to. Ideally, nobody will read what I'm writing, which is a little bit freaky.

Whats Going On

What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.

Mostly this is about making sure that you are well-informed about everything that’s going on in our Wairarapa over the next 7 days. But there may be a guest or a featured event that will take up a large chunk of the programme and your host will have to talk really quickly to fit everything in. And because the host’s brain is an increasingly mysterious organ, we may occasionally hurtle in the wrong direction up a one-way street or struggle to remember what day it is (it’ll be Friday, mostly).

Failing memory has clouded the details of your host’s upbringing, but a remote hillside in Whakatane and a hospitable family of possums waver at the edges of his consciousness.

We Are One

A peaceful society for all.

'We Are One' - a powerful statement popularised after the horrific Christchurch Mosque attacks in 2019 - is a message which we need to be reminded of, due to the increasing diversity in our society. 

Join us as we explore a range of different topics  from the journey of former refugees, to faith and how we can truly ensure a peaceful society despite differences in race, colour, religion and politics. 

We belong to the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a persecuted revival movement within Islam. As Muslims who believe in the Promised Messiah of the latter days, we’re firmly of the belief that true Islam is a religion of peace. For many years we’ve been spearheading campaigns of understanding and friendship like our nationwide ‘Meet a Muslim’ campaign. We strive to live by our motto of ‘Love for All, Hatred for None’. 

With Masterton being designated a new settlement location for former refugees, we’re fortunate that members of our community are able to call Wairarapa their new home.

Mustenser Qamar (@MustenserAQamar), an Imam of the community, will be joined by his co-host, Tashriq Hanif, as well as others from the community on this live weekly programme. 

My Wavelength

Free range tracks from an extensive collection.

Ever play your music at volume 100? Then get onto My Wavelength, an expression of my wide-ranging musical tastes and a chance for you to hear stuff you may not be familiar with. Eclectic musical choices from rock to funk, rap to pop, with some background commentary and personal opinion. Or maybe you can get me onto your wavelength. Email me your suggestions and perhaps we can add them to the playlist.

My name’s Liam. I am a lover of many musical genres. I’m also into gaming. I enjoy music to the fullest and would love to share that with you by getting you onto My Wavelength. I always love showcasing artists people haven't heard of and now I can show more and more people everyday! 

Turn The Page

Stories from our past.

As we turn the pages of our history, we can always go back to an earlier chapter to see where we have come from.

Join me each Monday as we tell some of these stories. They will make us laugh and they will make us cry, and what we learn from them will enrich our lives.

Heroes and villains, rogues and rascals, soldiers and civilians, every one of them deserves to have their tales told.

In each episode we will tell two stories, play two pieces of appropriate music and of course, like Wreck and Roll, regale you at the end of each show with a puntastically brilliant piece of humour.

Like sand through the hourglass, these are the stories of our lives

Go to the Wairarapa Archive website https://library.mstn.govt.nz/archive/
And to my website www.gosson.co.nz for more information

The presenter: Mark Pacey works at the Wairarapa Archive and has a degree with a double major in history and defence studies from Massey University. He is the author of five books, with several more in the pipeline, the next expected to be published shortly. He has had an interest in maritime history and shipwrecks since reading Robert Ballard’s the Discovery of the Titanic when he was a child. Please feel free to drop by the Archive during our open hours to find out more.

Ara Toi Pathways to Art

Art and Artists.

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History is the centre of the creative and artistic hub in the region. It has varied and changing exhibitions, from local up and coming artists to internationally recognised names, curated museum exhibits, public programmes and talks that engage locals and visitors alike.

In this new arts show, Ara Toi: Pathways to Art, Becky from Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History will invite an individual along to interview about their work. Each month, Becky will invite an artist who is currently exhibiting at Aratoi, a curator or leader of an art community group to understand more about their art, processes, ideas and projects.

Your host, Becky Bateman, has been involved in museums for the last 15 years, and loves sharing her passion about objects, art, science and history. Becky's role at Aratoi is eclectic and varied, from exhibition planning and development, marketing, comms, public programmes and taking the occasional education group. She loves the stories behind objects and art and is always keen to learn something new. Becky put forward the idea of an Aratoi art programme to improve her own and other's appreciation of art and objects through radio and podcasts on the region's best station Arrow FM.

Fiesta Wairarapa - Pinoy Radio

Promoting the Wairarapa Filipinos as a people and the Wairarapa region as a place to live, work and raise a family.

Promoting the Wairarapa Filipinos as a people and the Wairarapa region as a place to live, work and raise a family. Expressing the Filipino culture through Original Pilipino Music (OPM), talking about the latest news and information in both local and International scenes, and through live discussions with special guests dedicated to help uplift the Wairarapa community. This is also an opportunity to share our language with our spectators in both radio and television. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas at ang Wairarapa (Long live the Philippines and the Wairarapa).

Fiesta Wairarapa - Pinoy Radio is an innovative collaboration between the Wairarapa Filipino Society and Arrow FM Access Radio Wairarapa. Hosted by a team of three long-time residents of the region.

Kinnie Vermuelen  

Kinnie is a dedicated IT professional, loving wife and proud mother of three grown-up boys. She currently works in a prominent government agency where her expertise in Information Technology is instrumental in supporting essential public services. She is a Distinguished Toastmaster awarded by Toastmasters International. She highly values continuous learning and improvement. At her core, Kinnie believes that one of the most meaningful ways to express love and honour God is by serving others and helping them realise their potential. She is passionate about making a positive impact on the people she connects with, inspiring them to be their best selves.

Rica Visperas

Rica is a mother of five children. She also is a nurse, a firearms safety advocate, an entrepreneur with multiple businesses, which include an apiary business, a massage clinic, and a cleaning business, which employs local and foreign workers. In 2020, she was recognised by the Philippine Embassy to New Zealand through the Wairarapa Filipino Society as a recipient of a recognition award in the business category. When not working and caring for her family, she enjoys participating in Filipino events both in and out of the Wairarapa. She also plays volleyball for the local Filipino team. Her passion is helping others when needed.

Ryan Erwin Soriano

Ryan is a loving husband to Mitchie and father of their 3 adult children. He is a Registered Nurse with 28 years’ experience in health and community sectors across governance, leadership/management, and clinical roles. He is an advisor for the Wairarapa Filipino Society; his broad range of experience and knowledge is helpful to any role he is into. In 2021, He received an award of recognition from the Philippine Embassy to New Zealand for his invaluable contribution during the COVID 19 Pandemic and was sworn in as Justice of the Peace the same year.

Everyday People

Ordinary people and their stories.

Come join me, Camille, for a show about everyday and extraordinary people. There’s music from my eclectic playlist, random thoughts and topics, and interviews. Whats going on in the region, advice and insight on basically anything, chats, and the unexpected. And people. Everyday people. I have a special interest in talking to people who have stories to tell and knowledge to share - everyday people from across the motu.

A proud Masterton skateboarder girl from the ‘80s. I did spend quite a number of years away from the Wairarapa  but I’m back! I’m embracing turning 50 and living with my partner Scott, who is cricket obsessed. I’m a mother of 3 adult sons, two dogs and two cats, I like cooking and baking and am a bit of a kitchen whizz. I’ve spent the last 10 years on a journey of self discovery and recovery, overcoming addiction and learning to live with ADHD. I am community minded, especially around helping others in addiction.

My interest in broadcasting goes back many years. I used to present a show on Arrow FM quite a number of years ago, and went on to study at the NZ Radio Training School at the Whitirea campus. I have a passion for interviewing people and helping bring their stories to life.

Well Well Well

Talking all things WellBeing.

Talking all things WellBeing, with a DIY approach to self improvement. Tackling all topics from managing our own physical|mental health, how we’re relating with others, to what supports are available in our local community. 

If you’re on well being journey or wishing to start one, tune in to hear helpful tips and tools that we can imlement into our everyday lives. Lets find out who is doing what and how it could help you.
It’s all about helping others along the way, finding the connections with people who can support your journey and tap into local resources that encourge positive well being.

My background and interests span; teaching PE & Health, playing/coaching sport, being in the outdoors, gym instruction/personal training/team fitness trainer, social support work, life coaching, personal growth.

Energise Yourself

Wairarapa’s Health & Fitness Forum.

The focus of this show is to discuss how Kyokushin Karate can contribute to anyone's general wellbeing with provable mental and physical benefits. Our Dojo comprises an all inclusive membership including the young, old and in between ages, all genders, and embraces a family and community outlook that those who train together have a special bond!

As a husband, father & grand father I’ve spent 60 years of my working life being active in and around life’s necessary commitments. Now at 78 years of age I find myself looking ahead 10 years and wondering what goals need to be set to get me to 88 in good shape and enjoying life.

I hold a Diploma in Recreation and Sport and am a 7th Dan Kyokushin Karate Instructor, still active and teaching classes in Carterton. Now that my 9 to 5 commitments are over there is still much I feel I can contribute and this show is part of this so tune in on Tuesdays at 11am and maybe pick up some ideas on how to energise yourself.