AWA FM is the only radio station in the Whanganui region committed to the preservation of Te Reo Māori, with a particular commitment to Te Reo o Whanganui. AWA FM gives you the chance to listen, experience and participate in Whanganui reo and Whanganui culture online and through radio.
Proudly broadcasting since 1991, our people have been sharing our language and our stories on Whanganui 100 FM, Ruapehu 91FM, Taumarunui 93.5FM. Our shows cater for whānau, Māori and Pākehā alike in our region.
Awa FM is also mobile – you can listen in anywhere there is internet signal. Click Here for Te Whare Kōrero, where you can listen live to your favourite shows and hosts.
Ngā Tāngata Tiaki o Whanganui hold the licence of Te Reo Irirangi o Whanganui Incorporated, trading as AWA FM. AWA FM is governed by a board of trustees who must whakapapa to Whanganui. Jay Rerekura is our chairperson. His fellow board members are Kylee Osborne, Nancy Tuaine and Racquel McKenzie.
