2ZG
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2ZG was a radio station
in Gisborne originally owned by the Radio New Zealand
commercial operation. The station was first started as 2XG in 1948 broadcasting on 1010AM. In the 1960s the call sign and brand name were changed to 2ZG and the station moved to 1060AM. In 1978 after New Zealand changed its AM frequency spacing from 10 kHz to 9 kHz 2ZG moved to 945AM.
2ZG was known as The Coaster during the 1980s and in the 1990s as Gisbornes 2ZG. In 1996 Radio New Zealand
sold their commercial operation and as a result 2ZG was now owned by The Radio Network
. In 1998 2ZG became part of the Community Radio Network
with all content outside breakfast now being fed from Taupo. In 1999 2ZG began broadcasting on 90.9FM and as a result the station was renamed to ZGFM. In early 2001 the original 945AM frequency was reassigned to Newstalk ZB
and at the end of 2001 all Community Radio Network stations became part of the Classic Hits
network, as a result ZGFM became known as Classic Hits 90.9 ZGFM with all programming outside of breakfast now fed from the Classic Hits studio in Auckland.
Today the station is known as Classic Hits 90.9 and the local breakfast show is hosted by Darryl Mallett.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in Gisborne originally owned by the Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is a New Zealand public service radio broadcaster and Crown entity formed by the Radio New Zealand Act 1995. It operates news, current affairs and arts network Radio New Zealand National and classical music and jazz network Radio New Zealand Concert with full government funding...
commercial operation. The station was first started as 2XG in 1948 broadcasting on 1010AM. In the 1960s the call sign and brand name were changed to 2ZG and the station moved to 1060AM. In 1978 after New Zealand changed its AM frequency spacing from 10 kHz to 9 kHz 2ZG moved to 945AM.
2ZG was known as The Coaster during the 1980s and in the 1990s as Gisbornes 2ZG. In 1996 Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand is a New Zealand public service radio broadcaster and Crown entity formed by the Radio New Zealand Act 1995. It operates news, current affairs and arts network Radio New Zealand National and classical music and jazz network Radio New Zealand Concert with full government funding...
sold their commercial operation and as a result 2ZG was now owned by The Radio Network
The Radio Network
The Radio Network is the wholly owned New Zealand division of radio company Australian Radio Network, a partnership of Clear Channel and APN News & Media. It is the owner and operator of the Newstalk ZB News service and nationwide Newstalk ZB, Classic Hits, ZM, Coast, Hauraki, Easy Mix, Flava and...
. In 1998 2ZG became part of the Community Radio Network
Community Radio Network
The Community Radio Network was a network of radio stations based in provincial centres across New Zealand. The network was operated by The Radio Network ....
with all content outside breakfast now being fed from Taupo. In 1999 2ZG began broadcasting on 90.9FM and as a result the station was renamed to ZGFM. In early 2001 the original 945AM frequency was reassigned to Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZB
Newstalk ZB is a nationwide New Zealand talk radio network operated by The Radio Network of New Zealand . It is available in almost every radio market in the country, and has news reporters based in many of them...
and at the end of 2001 all Community Radio Network stations became part of the Classic Hits
Classic Hits FM
Classic Hits is an Adult Contemporary music radio network broadcasting in 25 markets throughout New Zealand, targeting 25 - 55 year olds. Its a family-focused radio network with some of New Zealand's most experienced broadcasters on air and behind the scenes. It currently has around 387,000...
network, as a result ZGFM became known as Classic Hits 90.9 ZGFM with all programming outside of breakfast now fed from the Classic Hits studio in Auckland.
Today the station is known as Classic Hits 90.9 and the local breakfast show is hosted by Darryl Mallett.