The Bay's Best Podcast by Radio 1XX

24/11/2022

Episode 6 is now available on Spotify!

Journalists today have such a diverse range of technology to assist with their work, in addition to the methods used in the day-to-day job. However, it's all thanks to decades of technology advancements and changes in the industry as a whole.

Jess and Paora speak to one of the longest serving News Editors here at 1XX, Chris Bullen for his story of how he first started as a journalist and how the industry has developed into what it is now.

10/11/2022

https://open.spotify.com/show/2mBY4d8Q2byVcO1X7euh9u

Have you listened to our new podcast yet?

Episode 5 - The 1987 Edgecumbe Earthquake w/Guest Speaker, Former 1XX News Editor, Chris Bullen was released last night!

If you want to hear a different perspective of the earthquake or want to learn a little more of the event, then this one is well worth a listen! 🙌

Listen to The Bay's Best Podcast on Spotify.

10/11/2022

Episode 5 is now up on Spotify! 🎙

It had been just a quiet Monday afternoon in 1987 before Edgecumbe was ripped apart by a series of destructive earthquakes. The quakes, which occurred on March 2nd, caused widespread damage across the district.

LJ speaks to Former 1XX News Editor, Chris Bullen and 1XX Managing Director, Glenn Smith who both recall the events of the day, their stand-out memories and the extensive damage caused by the earthquakes.

27/10/2022

Episode 4 is now live on Spotify! 🥳

On May 18th 2005, Matata was hit with a devastating turn of events. Nearly 350mm rain fell in 24 hours, causing a significant flood to ravage through the town.

Bex and Mikayla speak to former Whakatāne Mayor, Colin Holmes who recalls the events as they were unfolding, the devastation left behind and the response to the event.

20/10/2022

How have you been enjoying our podcasts so far? 😎

Episode 4 will be released next Thursday. Just a hint... it focuses on another flood which occurred here in the Eastern Bay quite some time ago...

13/10/2022

Episode 3 is now available on Spotify! 🤩

Kawerau is one of the youngest towns in New Zealand, only founded in 1953. Sitting at the foot of the magnificent Mt Putauaki, Kawerau is now a thriving industrial town that is set for further growth.

Paora and Bex speak to former Kawerau Mayor, Malcolm Campbell who tells the story of how the town came to be and it's fascinating background.

09/10/2022

Have you found us on Spotify yet? Search 'The Bay's Best Podcast' or 'Radio Bay of Plenty' 📻

Episode 3 dropping this Thursday night 🥳
Just a hint... it focuses on the history of a major industrial town here in the Eastern Bay...

04/10/2022

Sorry about the delay in posting everyone, It's been a very busy past 10 days here at Radio 1XX! 😪

But Episode 2: The History of 1XX was released last week! 🥳

At 10:30am on Wednesday June 30th 1971, Radio 1XX went live for the first time on 1240AM. Over the past 50 years, Radio 1XX has been the voice for the Eastern Bay of Plenty, providing news and entertainment, as well as being the first point in time of local emergency.

Kieran and LJ speak to 1XX Managing Director, Glenn Smith who has been at the station since 1974. They learn more about the past 50 years at 1XX; the ups and downs, memorable moments and the changes over the years.

Listen now on Spotify 🎙

15/09/2022

Today is the day!

In Episode 1, we delve into the days of the 11th and 12th March 1964, when the Ōpōtiki District experienced the worst flood within living memory.

Jess and LJ speak to Ōpōtiki District Councillor, Shona Browne who recalls the events as a child.

Listen on Spotify now!

14/09/2022

Only one day left! 🥳

12/09/2022

Sneak peak.... Behind the scenes of Episode 1! 🎙️

09/09/2022

We've been working on a very exciting project here at Radio 1XX...

Introducing... The Bay's Best Podcast: History Series! 🎙️🎶

Learning all about the people, places and events that all helped shape the Eastern Bay!

Episode will be released fortnightly.
Tune in through your favourite podcast streaming platform from the 15th 📻

08/09/2022

08/09/2022