[IRCA] Radio NZ International Future Special Program

[Geralyn Hollerman <lynnhollerman@xxxxxxxxx>]

For anyone interested:
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Listen to Mailbox on RNZI on Monday, September 29 as David Ricquish
of the Radio Heritage Foundation hosts a very special documentary
taking a look at the future of RNZI shortwave radio services to the
Pacific.

The documentary is the third in a series being broadcast this month
to celebrate 60 years of shortwave broadcasts to Australia and the
Pacific since September 27, 1948.

In this 40 minute program, you'll hear how RNZI has moved over the
years to become the Voice of the Pacific, increasingly reflecting the
voices and cultures of the islands from French Polynesia in the east
across to Papua New Guinea in the west.

During this time, partnerships with the growing number of local radio
stations in the region who carry RNZI's flagship news and current
affairs programs have also expanded. 

You'll hear more about this growth in Pacific news and current
affairs programs, technical assistance for local stations and
expanded coverage since the new digital [DRM] transmitter came into
service, and how partnerships with Radio Australia, the BBC and a
global monitoring network continually extend the reach of the station.

The future? Expect the role of RNZI as a crisis broadcaster at times
of natural disaster such as cyclones to strengthen and for new
technology to deliver RNZI program content to even more Pacific
audiences.

You'll also hear about plans for new very high powered transmitters
and greater flexibility to offer more program options and broadcast
languages, as well as potential for local FM outlets in major urban
areas across the region.

The full 40 minute version of this special Mailbox program is aired
on Monday, September 29, followed later in the day by a 19 minute
shortened part one version. The next day, there are repeats of part
one, and of the additional 19 minute shortened part two version.

Visit www.rnzi.com for shortwave frequencies and times and to
download audio on demand options for these three different versions
available from September 29. Remember New Zealand moves its clocks
forward one hour for Daylight Savings time on September 28 2008.

The full version is also likely to be broadcast on the domestic
service of RNZ National on AM and FM nationwide and streaming at
www.rnz.co.nz on Saturday, September 27.

Listeners who send written reception reports to RNZI from September
27 can also receive a special souvenir 60th anniversary QSL postcard
to confirm their reception. Details for sending written reception
reports are at www.rnzi.com. 

As well, you can still download and hear the two earlier Mailbox
documentaries from September 1 and 15 that cover the early days of
shortwave radio from New Zealand as well as the unique voices of the
station since 1948. These are also at www.rnzi.com.

At www.radioheritage.net, look for 'Radio New Zealand Signs On'
celebrating the first broadcasts on September 27, 1948.

For more information about early radio broadcasting in the Pacific,
featuring exclusive stories, images and memories including the
popular 'Art of Radio Hawaii' online art exhibition, visit
www.radioheritage.net today.

Full searchable lists of todays AM and shortwave stations across the
entire Pacific region are also available free online at the PAL Radio
Guides, and an FM guide is currently in preparation.

The Radio Heritage Foundation is a non-profit organization registered
with the Charities Commission in New Zealand and connects the
heritage of radio broadcasting and popular culture across the
Pacific. www.radioheritage.net

Radio New Zealand International is the award winning shortwave
broadcaster serving the Pacific from Wellington since 1948.
www.rnzi.com

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Lynn.
Lafayette, LA
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