CRA’s appeal to government to legislate guaranteed radio prominence in new cars

25 August 2025 While listening to New Zealand More FM breakfast presenter Simon Barnett on the Between Two Beers podcast he spoke about being on air during the...

Newstalk ZB top, More FM the biggest gains – NZ GfK Survey 2

22 August 2025 New Zealand GfK Survey 2 is an extraordinarily consistent affair, showing not just the loyalty of listeners but the effectiveness of the survey tool in...

New breakfast hosts for Flava and Radio Hauraki, Simon Barnett returns to More FM

21 January 2025 The new year has seen some new and familiar faces on New Zealand radio plus the return of Simon Barnett to More FM after leaving...

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams to host Newstalk ZB’s afternoons

18 September 2024 In the lead up to Christmas New Zealand is seeing plenty of significant changes to long established radio lineups. Last week Simon Barnett announced his...

NZ breakfast announcer to trade mornings and music in 2019

3 July 2017 Simon Barnett has announced he will be retiring from breakfast and music radio at the end of next year. Simon has been with MORE FM...