Radio Hauraki - The Pirate Years

23/04/2024

Rose and I were absolutely thrilled when Paul Lineham called into Cambridge for a coffee and a catch up this morning. Paul and I go back to the 'pirate' days of Radio Hauraki (1968!) As he lives in Queensland we don't see each other that often - but we have promised to organise a special Radio Hauraki and friends reunion soon.

26/03/2024

The Battle of the Bridge. The unveiling of a commemorative plaque at the Viaduct bridge recognising the historic attempt by the Tiri to sail for international waters. . Several original Radio Hauraki crew were present to celebrate this special occasion.

06/12/2023

Only 3 more years until the Radio Hauraki 60th Anniversary Reunion. Attached photo is from the 50th Anniversary at Swashbucklers Restaurant. Good times, great people, many friends and fond memories. See you in December 2026.

16/05/2022

Old pirates don't ever retire - they still remain connected with some of the best music ever as was played on Radio Hauraki.
Click on this link to take you to an article in the Cambridge News about my Covid lock-down inspired 88.3FM radio station.
https://www.cambridgenews.nz/2022/05/pirate-of-the-airwaves-in-cambridge/

One of Chris Prouse’s neighbours told him recently when her crook hip is playing up in the middle of the night, she prefers to listen to Cambridge Oaks FM. The music takes her back to...

31/03/2022

David Gapes has been nominated for the 'Greatest Kiwi Of All Time' competition being run by Today FM.
David together with Doc O'Callahan, Derek Lowe and Chris Parkinson and the loyal land and boat crew, and many supporters changed the broadcast landscape in NZ forever. Radio Hauraki pirates broadcasting from TIRI and TIRI II in defiance of government restrictions changed the NZ law and became a legacy 'brand' in the New Zealand radio industry.
Make sure you vote supporting David's nomination on TODAYFM.CO.NZ

28/03/2022

December 2026 is not that far away - so time to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Radio Hauraki commencing broadcast on December 4th 1966 from the Tiri anchored in international waters. Stay tuned for further announcements about the announcements to come that will announce the 60th Radio Hauraki event. Meantime stay well - we want everybody to attend - free wheel chair and walking frame parking available.

30/12/2021

I was dismayed to read the NZ Herald column by Richard Prebble claiming that he and the Beatles were responsible for the deregulation of radio broadcasting in New Zealand.
How could anyone who purports to record facts fail to recognise that the Radio Hauraki pirates were responsible for smashing the government broadcasting monopoly in the 1960s?
It would seem that Prebble is trying to spread misinformation and alternative facts to enhance his own reputation.
I expect an apology from the NZ Herald and it would be helpful if a reputable journalist could explain the true facts about how freedom came to broadcasting in New Zealand.
Yours faithfully
Denis O'Callahan
Founding Director of Radio Hauraki