03/12/2023
🩵 Waves Wrapped 2023! 🩵
If you’ve tuned in to 96.1 this year then here is a breakdown of your listening experience.🙌
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02/12/2023
The Waves 100 Countdown standings! 🌊
All your favourite alt/indie pop and rock waiatas went head to head, and here is the outcome, as voted by you! 💙
05/11/2023
Summer is just around the corner! With the weather getting warmer, it’s important to stay hydrated! ☀️
Waves 96.1 and Hydroflask are giving you and a mate the chance to win 2x Hydroflask 621ml drink bottles! 🎉
To enter:
- Like this post
- Follow .nz & .1
- Tag a mate who is in need of a new emotional support drink bottle 🩵
Giveaway ends on the 10th of November. T&C’s apply.
15/10/2023
It’s voting season!!! 🩵
It’s time to find the Waves top 100 waiatas and it’s up to you to decide!
Have your say and vote for your favourite tune on our playlist by visiting waves100.live 🌊
Plus you’ll be in the draw for some epic waves prizes (including Hydroflasks, Beach Bar Sumner Vouchers, Waves tote bags and more!)
13/10/2023
The Morning Mingle is BACK! This time with an extra host and no producer… what could possibly go wrong? 🫣🤔
Hang out with Ella, Jade and Forester Mondays and Wednesdays 9am-12pm 🌊
**The Morning Mingle spent all their budget on Questionable Questions Live so couldn’t afford a new photo shoot** 🎉
12/10/2023
LIFE OF THE PARTY out now! 🤍
Following Kids On The Internet, this is the second single off debuts EP ‘21 Roses’! 🌹
Tune in to the Waves interview hour at 5:30pm today to hear us chatting about summer gigs, how she keeps the love for music and so much more! 🩵
12/10/2023
BY YOUR RIVER out now! 🩵
are in the process of releasing an EP and their first single is releasing today. 🌊
Tune into Waves 96.1 at 5pm today to hear the Carpool Chronicles chatting to the lads! 🤍
07/10/2023
Get ready for some Tuawera Talk!🏄♂️
Tomorrow at 5 pm James from Daily Double J is chatting to the Founder / Director of the Tuawera Longboard Classic Event, !
They’ll also be giving away a double pass for the Tuawera festival on the 21st and 22nd of October to the first lucky caller. 🌊
You gotta be in it to win it so make sure you’ve got 96.1 playing loud and proud! 🩵
05/10/2023
The Tuawera Longboard Classic is back in town! 🏄♀️🏄♂️
Lucky for you Waves has teamed up with our Tuawera whānau giving you a chance to win a double pass to the event. 🌊
The Tuawera festivities kick off on the 21st of October and carry on into the evening of the 22nd. To be a part of it, all you have to do is tag a mate below and follow both the and .1 instagrams and you’re in the draw!*
Get ready for a weekend filled with great people, happy faces and smiley surfing! 🩵
*winner drawn Friday 13th of October.
01/10/2023
LEISUREVISION OUT NOW! 💚
have dropped a new album that navigates the human experience, and all the hope, joy, chaos and euphoria it entails.✨
To make matters better the band are touring Aotearoa this week with shows in Otautahi (Oct 6th), Pōneke (Oct 7th) and Tāmaki Makaurau (Oct 13th) with support from 🤙
Kite koutou katoa i reira!
15/09/2023
We're all just kids on the internet... thank you for putting into words what we're all thinking.🤍
We are stoked to announce that Amber's latest single 'Kids on the Internet' is dropping today and we're giving you an exclusive interview and listening experience!
Tune in to 96.1 or on iHeartRadio and Rova apps from 5pm today to hear from Amber and get a debut listen to this beautiful ballad!
Comment from a Waves Intern listener: "Is this Pheobe Bridgers?"
10/09/2023
Here's a wholesome family photo to show that we look after our whanāu.🩵
After many months of the Waves interns completing coffee runs and shining our shoes, we think they've earned their time on the station!
Starting tomorrow you will be hearing their soothing voices from 6am - 11pm and even caressing the airwaves with some spicey news and sports stories.❤️🔥
+ we've added a bunch of epic new tunes to our playlist, including (but not limited to) offerings from , , and many more...
Buckle up and turn up the volume, it's going to be one helluva of a ride! 🤙
30/08/2023
To celebrate our new sponsorship with Hydro Flask, we’re hosting a GIVEAWAY! 🎉
Be in to win the NEW limited edition TY Williams x Hydro Flask collection! It includes a 32oz Wide Mouth Flask & a 20oz Tumbler! 🌊
To enter, you gotta:
- Like this post
- Follow .nz & .1
- Tag a mate who you think will dig the new Hydro Flask collection. More tags = more entries.
Giveaway ends on the 12th September. T&C’s apply.
16/08/2023
The cat is out of the bag!
The biggest question we get asked is how we always look so fresh and hydrated and we’re stoked to announce that it’s all thanks to our sponsorship with .nz !! 🤍
Stay tuned for an incoming set of epic giveaways so you too can share the hydro-hydrated glow!! 🌊
03/08/2023
Waves sponsorship announcement dropping soon… drop your guesses below👇🩵👀
27/07/2023
Not sure who Ellis is but they must be pretty cool if L. Hotel is dedicating a whole EP to them…
Feast your ears on ‘s latest offerings! 🥝💚
27/07/2023
The boys of Lunar Intruder are back blessing us with their latest track… INSIDE OUT! 🦁
Make sure to add it to your rotation! 🧡
09/07/2023
🌾 Karanga Mai - Young Parents' College 🌾
Your dreams don't have to stop when parenting starts. With Karanga Mai you are encouraged to set goals and accomplish these dreams!
Ph: 03 327 8386
E: [email protected]
06/07/2023
Black Betty Cafe and Waves 96.1 presents... The Friday Morning Coffee Shout! ☕️
This Friday, be the first person to mention Waves 96.1 to the lovely lad or lass on the till and you will get a free coffee! 🤎
Kickstart your Friday morning with Black Betty! 🏴☠️
04/07/2023
✨Karanga Mai - Young Parents’ College✨
Feel nurtured in an environment that is supportive and shares aroha for you and your child.
Ph: 03 027 8386
Email: [email protected]
02/07/2023
📸 Oscar Andrews Creative Aid 🎥
Creativity is Oscar's specialty! For any process that involves being creative, Oscar is your go-to guy.
From photography, cinematography, editing, and art... Oscar has it covered.
Visit or flick him a message on [email protected] and watch as his creative visions come to life! 🎨
30/06/2023
The voices behind these faces might not be on your airwaves anymore but our alt and indie tunes will be. Keep listening to Waves 96.1 to hear tunes that change tides. Don’t worry we will still be posting all the details about new music, giveaways and fun content 🌊
29/06/2023
🌿Karanga Mai - Young Parents’ College🌿
Achieve your personal and career goals while having fun!
Ph: 03 027 8386
Email: [email protected]
29/06/2023
🌻 Interview Alert! 🌻
The Wake Up Call is interviewing Sofia Machray from 8:00 tomorrow! Listen in to hear all about her 'Language of Flowers' EP and nationwide tour! 🦋
27/06/2023
Are you looking for a unique, vintage item? Gather By Emma specifically gathers items at your request. 🦋
Message with the item/s you desire and Emma will source them for you. 💙
You have the potential to add the uniqueness that you love with Gather By Emma's sourcing possibilities. ✨
25/06/2023
Waves 96.1 and presents...OUTFIT UPLIFT! 👕🌐
Do you want to win a $250 North Beach Voucher? ❤️🔥
Listen in on 96.1, iHeartRadio or Rova from 12pm tomorrow (26th) and Tuesday (27th) and James and Jess will be giving you a clue as to the location where the uplift is taking place. Find out the riddle on our socials, head on air to hear the secret, missing word. Once you've figured out the location, head there, tell the Waves Street Surfers the missing word or riddle and the voucher is yours!
See ya real soon! 🤠
23/06/2023
Think you can beat our Waves announcers at Ping Pong? 🏓
We have your chance to win a prize pack for 4 including 4 tickets to any escape room at CodeBreakers, 2x large pizzas, 2x drinks each AND 1 hour of Ping Pong at Serve Ping Pong Club!
Tag your ping pong pal and you could win a double pass to our Ping Pong Playoffs this Tuesday 27th June, 5:30pm at Serve Ping Pong Club! 🤙
22/06/2023
💙Karanga Mai - Young Parents’ College💙
Grow your knowledge and reach your full potential with qualified and dedicated kaiako.
Ph: 03 027 8386
Email: [email protected]
21/06/2023
VOLUNTEER NOW with LOOP! 🩵 If you are wanting to be apart of the community more, LOOP Papanui Youth Trust are looking for YOU! Apply at https://www.pydt.org/getinvolved
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