Auckland 80's

Oldies radio in New Zealand often leans toward the 60s and 70s. Auckland 80's bucks that trend. It's laser-focused on the decade that gave us shoulder pads, synth-pop, and the Walkman. The playlist is heavy on classics from Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, and Duran Duran. You'll hear them alongside lesser-known Kiwi hits from the era (think DD Smash or Netherworld Dancing Toys). The station isn't trying to be cool. It's a nostalgia trip, pure and simple. And that's exactly what makes it work. Curation feels consistent: no jarring genre jumps, just a steady stream of 80s gold. The occasional…