Paekakariki 88.2FM

Paekakariki 88.2FM is a community radio station from the Kapiti Coast, north of Wellington. It's the kind of station where you can hear local garage bands next to classic rock from the 70s, all without the polish of commercial radio. The DJs are volunteers who clearly care about their town - you'll catch announcements for community events and fundraisers between tracks. It's not slick, but that's the charm. The music selection is broad, leaning towards what you'd hear at a local pub jam rather than a curated playlist. You might hear a bit of reggae, some folk, or a deep cut from a New Zealand…