Hauraki's FAQ

Publish date: Friday, 19 Jun 2026, 3:20PM

Got questions about Radio Hauraki? We’ve got answers!

From music, hosts, and competitions to how to listen anywhere in New Zealand (or beyond), this is your one-stop guide to everything Radio Hauraki.

1. Why is the station called Hauraki?

Radio Hauraki is named after the Hauraki Gulf, where the station famously broadcast from as a pirate radio station in 1966. Broadcasting from a ship anchored just outside New Zealand's territorial waters, Radio Hauraki challenged the state radio monopoly and helped pave the way for commercial radio in New Zealand.

2. How can I listen to Radio Hauraki?

Stream Hauraki right here online or on your phone, with the free iHeartRadio app.

Find your local frequency across the North and South islands below to listen on your radio.

3. What type of music do you play?

We play the best rock music from across the decades — timeless classics and fresh new artists, all with that same raw, cool edge.

Artists that feature on our playlist include: AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rage Against the Machine, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Audioslave, The Killers, U2, Radiohead, Muse, Green Day, Blink-182, Weezer, The Strokes, The White Stripes, Arctic Monkeys, Queens of the Stone Age, Kings of Leon, The Black Keys, Jack White, Smashing Pumpkins, Beck, Foals, Fontaines D.C., The Beths, Shihad, and Elemeno P just to name a few...

4. How does Radio Hauraki decide on music to play?

The Hauraki Music Director chooses the music we play on Radio Hauraki, based on listener research and the music charts. We also take into consideration what our listeners do and don't want to hear - Join the Music Jury you can have your say and

5. How can I request a song on Radio Hauraki?

Join the music Jury and rate our playlist here! You can also text us your request on 3483 (standard messaging rates apply) if you want it to play asap.

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6. Who are the hosts?

We've got the best of the best on Hauraki.

Allegedly NZ’s funniest breakfast radio show… are Jeremy Wells & Manaia Stewart from 6am - 9am weekdays.

Bec Sandy's is our Hauraki Day host - Bec loves her Rock music, loves her sport, and always up for a yarn. Most recently Bec won a Radio Award for best new radio host! You can catch her on air from 10am-2pm Weekdays.

Afternoons are with Hauraki's resident music expert Greg Prebble who dishes up a delicious music mix. You can hear him weekdays at 2pm-4pm. All bangers no clangers guaranteed!

The Hauraki Big show with Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue & Keyzie drive you home; with plenty of laughs and larger-than-life yarns, The Big Show is a great way to finish the day. Listen from 4pm - 7pm weekdays.

Several familiar Radio Hauraki voices regularly feature across The Alternative Commentary Collective (ACC), especially during live sport coverage and special broadcasts.

Key recurring contributors include Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Mike Minogue, Chris Key, and Jason Hoyte. These voices pop up across ACC radio, podcasts, and live event coverage, bringing their usual mix of humour, sports chat, and chaos to the commentary box.

The lineup can vary depending on the event, but if you’re listening to ACC coverage through Hauraki, you’ll often hear a mix of these regulars throughout the season.

Hauraki listeners win big. Like international trips and concert tickets big.

From boats, concerts to once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, we’re giving away prizes across our shows and social pages every month.

Hauraki Breakfast every weekday plays "It's Academic" answer 3 out of 5 questions in 45 seconds and you'll walk away with a $50 Bunnings Trade voucher. Easy money.

The Big Show every weekday gives away a $50 ReBurger voucher to one lucky texter. All you've got to do is text in. Go on.

7. How do I enter Hauraki competitions?

Play Hauraki the radio station loud and listen out for cue to calls and visit our win page frequently to register for competitions. Plus, make sure you're following Radio Hauraki on Facebook and Instagram because we give away prizes all the time.

Check out all of our current competitions here.

8. How will I know if I’ve won a prize?

If you won a prize on air, Radio Hauraki will send you a text. Follow the prompts in the text to claim your prize.
If you won a prize on social media, the official Radio Hauraki account will send you a message.
We will never ask you for your credit card information - please be aware of scams.

9. I'm a prize winner, where is my prize?

Please note that most prizes take approx. 14 days to arrive.
If a prize has not arrived in this timeframe, or you have a problem with one that's arrived, you can email us at [email protected]
Please do not e-mail us chasing a prize until after the 14-day mark - unless you have not received a confirmation message with a reference number.
Please do not e-mail our generic e-mail address with prize enquiries.

Check out our full Prizes FAQ here.

10. Can I enter if I live outside Auckland/Wellington?

Yes! You can win a competition no matter where you are in Aotearoa. Sometimes we even fly listeners to the main centres, or around the world.

11. Do I need to answer a call to win?

Sometimes! Each competition will explain how to win. Most of the time you will enter by texting us on 3483, entering a form online, or commenting on a post on social media to get in the draw. Other times, if you've given us your contact details, we may call you and you need to answer with a specific phrase or in a specific time frame to win.

12. How often do you run competitions?

All the time! At Radio Hauraki, we’re always hooking you up with chances to win. From merch and vinyls to concert tickets and unforgettable trips, it’s kind of our thing to give you prizes you’ll love.

13. Do you have playlists I can listen to?

Yeah, nah, we've got playlists. Heaps of them. On iHeartRadio. The big tracks, the deep cuts, stuff our lot actually listen to when nobody's watching. All sitting there on the free iHeartRadio app and online, ready to go.

Music, radio, podcasts all in one place, all free. No drama. Just hit play and get on with it.

Hauraki's playlists are now streaming on iHeartRadio!

Get a taste of some of the playlists we have available

14. How can I see what songs you've played?

Heard something on air and can't get it out of your head? Check out our recently played tracks right here. Not every song ever, we're not miracle workers but enough to figure out what that tune was.

15. Can I rewind or replay a live show?

Afraid not... We broadcast live, so there's no rewinding us. But the good news is a lot of our shows are available as podcasts, so you can catch up on the good stuff whenever you like.

The Hauraki Breakfast Podcast

Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Rooda, and Zoe present the Hauraki Breakfast podcasts. Two pods each weekday, full of banter, laughs, repartee, and a touch of nonsense.

The Hauraki Big Show

The Big Show is packed with big laughs, unbelievable yarns and the kind of honest, no-nonsense chat that backbone Kiwis actually want to hear after a hard day's work. New episodes drop weekdays, so chuck it on and let these three sort you out.

16. Any other podcasts?

Yep, there's more where that came from. Mental as Anything, and Off the Record are both available free on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you normally get your podcasts.

Radio Hauraki goes 'Off The Record' with the biggest bands and musicians on the planet uncut, uncensored interviews you won't hear on the radio. Just honest conversation with the people who make the music.

And if you haven't found Mental as Anything yet, get on it. Angelina Grey sits down with great New Zealanders who've gone up against their own mental health battles and come out the other side. Real stories, no filter.

17. Can I listen to Hauraki outside New Zealand?

Yes, you can! Click on the player at the bottom of this page here to listen internationally.

18. How do I contact Radio Hauraki?

Get in touch with Radio Hauraki anytime with our contact details below!

What about general enquiries?

Hit up any of the contacts below.

Programming & Complaints: [email protected]

Promotions Enquiries & Prizes: [email protected]

General & Website Enquiries: [email protected]

19. How do I report iHeartRadio streaming issues?

Please answer the questions below as best as you can and send the following information to [email protected]:

What is your location?
Date/Time you are/were listening?
Were you listening on phone or web?
Were you connected to Wifi or using data?
What type of phone do you have?*
What type of browser & version were you using?
Who is your Internet Provider?
What station were you listening to?
Any error message?
What email address do you use for iHeartRadio?
What is your external IP address*?
If it was an issue with ads, can you list which ad(s) you heard?

*If you click on this link www.supportdetails.com, it will open a webpage which will analyse your device and populate some of the information above that we need to investigate the problem, including your IP address.

20. Where can I follow you on social media?

Check out what happens on the Hauraki Breakfast when the mics are off by following our Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.

Check out what happens on The Big Show behind the scenes by following our Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.

Check out our main pages by following our Instagram, Facebook & TikTok.

21. How do I advertise on Radio Hauraki?

Looking to skyrocket your brand? Radio Hauraki is the ultimate partner!

Hauraki is New Zealand's original rock station with some of New Zealand's most recognisable personalities including Jeremy Wells, Manaia Stewart, Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, Chris Key, Leigh Hart and many more.

Find out more about advertising on air or online with Radio Hauraki here.

22. How do I make a Formal Complaint?

If you're concerned about the content of something you've heard on Radio Hauraki and you believe it's breached broadcasting standards, you're entitled to make a formal complaint.

Fill out the form here.

23. Does Hauraki broadcast live sport?

Yes! Hauraki broadcasts live sport in partnership with The Alternative Commentary Collective (ACC), bringing a unique mix of live commentary, humour, and analysis to major sporting events.

Listeners can tune in to Hauraki to catch ACC coverage of key games throughout the year, alongside regular sports talk and entertainment on air.

Find out when Hauraki is broadcasting The ACC live here

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