New Zealand’s ‘fine music network’ is to be replaced by an automated service on AM and digital, and a proposed ‘youth’ channel on FM.
In proposed changes, the classical station will lose its FM frequency, all its presenters, interviews and live programmes. Playout of recordings will only continue as a fully automated playlist on a digital stream and AM frequencies. Under the plans, New Zealand will have no longer have a live-presented radio station dedicated to classical music.
It’s part of cuts and restructures as Radio New Zealand plans to launch a new platform aimed at an 18-35 audience.