Radio with Pictures - Student Radio

Richard Driver investigates late 80s campus radio for music show RWP, and finds stations that have outgrown modest beginnings. They have longer broadcast hours, a national co-ordinator (former Netherworld Dancing Toy Graham Cockcroft) and a profile in the industry. Further positives include their own style (a certain informality in presentation, perceived as a plus by many) and a commitment to alternative music and local talent. But there are also concerns about estrangement from student associations, and commercial success breeding advertiser pressures.

They certainly provide a fun element, an innovative element for radio that I think is very important at a time when radio is getting very scientific.

– Bruce Slane, from the NZ Broadcasting Tribunal

Key Cast & Crew

Irene Gardiner

Director

Gary Ryan

Producer

Richard Driver

Presenter