Sun FM 106.5

Sun FM 106.5

Kia ora and welcome to Sun FM 106.5, your community radio station right here in Whakatane, New Zealand. We’re broadcasting from our studios on Louvain Street to the Bay of Plenty region and globally online through iHeart radio.

Get ready to listen to today’s hottest hits while tuning in to our local radio personalities. They’ll keep you in the loop with both national and local news, hook you up with the latest weather updates, crack the occasional dry joke, and best of all, give you the chance to score some cool prizes!

 

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Local Elections!

Out and About

You’ll find our Go Explore Ocean Ford team out and about in the Eastern Bay of Plenty supporting the community and helping local projects with a whole heap of prizes and crazy antics. Make sure you get down in time to see the team the next time we’re in your area!

3 days ago

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Te Kōwhiringa pōti 2025 - Local Elections 2025🗳Introducing:Nandor Tanczos who is running for Whakatāne District MayorVote now! For more info visit: www.whakatane.govt.nz[PAID ADVERTISEMENT] ... See MoreSee Less
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5 days ago

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Te Kōwhiringa Pōti 2025 - Local Elections 2025Introducing:Chris Barnard, running for Whakatāne District Council in the Whakatāne - Ōhope General Ward.Vote now!See more at: www.whakatane.govt.nz/about-council/governance/local-elections-2025 [PAID ADVERTISEMENT] ... See MoreSee Less
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6 days ago

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Taking too long to order food? Why not use that time to place your vote this year instead?Drop your vote in a post box or mobile voting bin🗳Visit Council to cast a special vote.🗓Voting closes 12pm noon on Saturday, 11 October. For all voting needs, see the Whakatāne District Council website (or www.whakatane.govt.nz/about-council/governance/local-elections-2025). ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Videos

Check out our Youtube channel with some of the teams pranks, office antics and interviews with some of our special guests.

Meet the Crew

Megan Wait

Megan Wait

Announcer, Social Media Management, Copywriter

Emma Birkett

Emma Birkett

Days Show Host, Creative and Promotions Coordinator

Hamish Wilde

Hamish Wilde

Drive Show Host, Copywriter and Production engineer

Kahi Stevens

Kahi Stevens

Breakfast Host, Regional News Reporter (Tumeke FM)

Carlos Hunia

Carlos Hunia

Breakfast Host, Production Engineer, Technical Assist, Copywriter

Sonny Kahika

Sonny Kahika

Drive Host, Social Media Guru (Tumeke FM)

Maria Elliot

Maria Elliot

Announcer, Sales Creatives, Copywriter, Graphic Designer

Tracey Epiraima

Tracey Epiraima

Announcer and Ops Assist

Jarrod Dodd

Jarrod Dodd

Station Manager

Georgia Glen

Georgia Glen

Breakfast Host, Creative Coordinator

Julie Kururangi

Julie Kururangi

Media Specialist

Mel Jobe

Mel Jobe

Media Specialist

Phillipa Wirangi

Phillipa Wirangi

Media Specialist