Winners - 2004
CATEGORY 1 - AIR PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
1(a) Best Music & Entertainment Teams - Metropolitan
The Morning Pirates – Willy De Wit, Mark Perry & Dean Butler – Radio Hauraki
Kim & Corbett - More FM, Auckland
“The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey - The Edge Network
Simon Barnett & Gary McCormick – 92 & 98 More FM, Christchurch
Winners: “The Edge Morning Madhouse” Jay-Jay Feeney, Jason Reeves & Dominic Harvey - The Edge Network
1(b) Best Music & Entertainment Teams or Individual Breakfast Air Personality - Regional
Boggy & The Brekkie Crew – Southland’s Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM
Kent Robertson & Craig ‘Bundy’ Hanford – Nelson’s Classic Hits 89.8 & 90.4
Dave Fitzgerald & Patrina Roche – Dunedin’s Classic Hits 89.4
Winners: Dave Fitzgerald & Patrina Roche – Dunedin’s Classic Hits 89.4
1(c) Best Non-Breakfast Music Personality - Metropolitan
Tarsha Tolson – The Edge Network
Mark Bunting – Classic Hits Network
Robert Scott – More FM, Auckland
Winner: Mark Bunting – Classic Hits Network
1(d) Best Non-Breakfast Music Personality - Regional
Glen Stuart – 98 More FM, Dunedin
Dan Weck – Coastline FM, RadioWorks Tauranga
Winner: Glen Stuart – 98 More FM, Dunedin
1(e) Best On-Air Team or Individual Air Personality - Provincial
Graeme ‘Goldie’ Goldsbrough – Classic Hits 89.6 River City FM, Wanganui
Gareth Lischner & Jacinda O’Leary – Hitz 89FM, RadioWorks Masterton
Brent Gare & Lolly Dickinson – Classic Hits 99FM, Timaru
Winners: Gareth Lischner & Jacinda O’Leary – Hitz 89FM, RadioWorks Masterton
1(f) Best Individual or Team Talk Host or Interviewer – All Markets
Paul Henry – Radio Pacific Network
Larry Williams – Newstalk ZB Network
Mark Bennett – Radio Pacific Network
Winner: Larry Williams – Newstalk ZB Network
CATEGORY 2 - BEST NEWS
2(a) Best Newsreader
Joe Gilfillan – Global News & Sports
Nicola Wright – National Radio
Hilary Barry – More FM, Auckland
Winner: Nicola Wright – National Radio
2(b) Best News Story - Team Coverage
“Catastrophe on the Kapiti Coast” – Blake Beale & Team, 2XXFM, RadioWorks Kapiti
“Adventure Air Crash” – Felix Marwick & Daniel O’Regan, Newstalk ZB Christchurch
“Blackheart” – Larry Williams, Newstalk ZB Network
Winners: “Blackheart” – Larry Williams, Newstalk ZB Network
Special Commendation: “Catastrophe on the Kapiti Coast” – Blake Beale & Team, 2XXFM, RadioWorks Kapiti
2(c) Individual Radio Journalist of the Year
Helen Shea – Hot 93FM, RadioWorks, Hawkes Bay
Donna-Marie Lever – Global News & Sports
Katy Gosset – Radio New Zealand
Winner: Helen Shea – Hot 93FM, RadioWorks, Hawkes Bay
CATEGORY 3 - BEST SPORTS PRESENTER
“The One Eyed Rugby Show” Howard Dobson & Stu Wilson – Radio Pacific Network
Murray Deaker - Newstalk ZB & Radio Sport
Irene Crawford-Kaleopa - Te Puutake Youth Radio Show
Winner: Murray Deaker - Newstalk ZB & Radio Sport
Special Commendation: Irene Crawford-Kaleopa - Te Puutake Youth Radio Show
CATEGORY 4 - BEST NEW BROADCASTER
Victoria Evans – The Radio Network, Rotorua
Kerryn-Maree Benefield – Waitaki’s Classic Hits 98.4FM
Nick Chappell – The Rock Network
Winner: Kerryn-Maree Benefield – Waitaki’s Classic Hits 98.4FM
CATEGORY 5 - BEST SPOKEN PROGRAMMES
5(a) Best Documentary or Feature Programme
“Remembering Makereti” – Paul Diamond, National Radio
“The Dream Factory Worker” – Simon Morton, National Radio
“Tangiwai…A River Of Tears” – Matthew Leonard & Jack Perkins, National Radio
Joint Winners: “The Dream Factory Worker” – Simon Morton, National Radio
“Tangiwai…A River Of Tears” – Matthew Leonard & Jack Perkins, National Radio
Special Commendation: “Sound of the Joe – A Tribute to Joe Strummer” – Sam Coley, Hyperadio Productions
5(b) Best Daily or Weekly Series
Voices of Nelson Past – Kent Robertson, Classic Hits 89.8 & 90.4 Nelson
The Young & The Toothless – Dene Young, Classic Hits Network
Saturday Morning with Mike Hosking – Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB Network
Tom Cruise Calling – The Edge Morning Madhouse, The Edge Network
Winner: Saturday Morning with Mike Hosking – Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB Network
Special Commendation: Insight – Executive Producer Sue Ingram, National Radio
5(c) Best Dramatic Production
“In My Father’s Den” – Prue Langbein, National Radio
“The Outsiders” – Ben Story, National Radio
Winner: “The Outsiders” – Ben Story, National Radio
CATEGORY 6 - BEST NZ PRODUCED MUSICAL PROGRAMME
6(a) Best Music Feature
“The Fog & The Island” – Tim Dodd, Concert FM
“The Pioneering Rhythm & Blues Record Labels of the 1940s &50s” – Martin Duda, National Radio
“Hidden Treasures” – Trevor Reekie, National Radio
“The Sampler” – Nick Bollinger, National Radio
Winner: “The Pioneering Rhythm & Blues Record Labels of the 1940s &50s” – Martin Duda, National Radio
Special Commendation: Maurice Gibb Tribute – Andrew Turley & Tim Roxborogh, Easy Listening i / Classic Hits
6(b) Best Recorded Live Music Event
“Music Alive; NZ Symphony Orchestra, Made in NZ” – Roger Smith, Concert FM
“Music Alive; The Buskaid Soweto String Ensemble” – Tim Dodd, Concert FM
“WOMAD 2003 – Te Vaka In Concert” – Ian Bull, National Radio
Winner: “WOMAD 2003 – Te Vaka In Concert” – Ian Bull, National Radio
CATEGORY 7 - BEST ETHNIC AND ACCESS PROGRAMME
Focus On Arts – Janet Secker, Coast Access Radio
Etu O Matariki (Stars of Matariki) - Presenters Bridget Williams & Andre Ta Poroku, Wellington Access Radio
Food Glorious Food – Angela Scott, Coast Access Radio
Te Puutake Youth Radio Show – Producer Irene Crawford-Kaleopa
Winner: Te Puutake Youth Radio Show – Producer Irene Crawford-Kaleopa
CATEGORY 8 - BEST RADIO COMMERCIAL
8(a) Radio Station Writers, Agency Writers & Production Houses - Creative
I.T Maniacs “Word Perfect” – Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Auckland
The Victorian Rose “Rosie” – Kelvin Crickett, Stooges Studio
Harness Racing NZ “Reon Rap”– Kelvin Crickett, Radio Network Creative, Christchurch
Winner: I.T Maniacs “Word Perfect” – Dezley Davidson, RadioWorks Auckland
8(b) Best Client Jingle or Jingle Package
“Something Your Neighbour Hasn’t Got” – Gareth Curtis & Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
“Feel The Spirit” – Gareth Curtis & Neil Jenkins, Stooges Studio
“One Beaut Ute” – James Dashfield, RadioWorks Auckland
Winner: “One Beaut Ute” – James Dashfield, RadioWorks Auckland
8(c) Radio Station Writers, Agency Writers & Production Houses - Effectiveness
“Tough Job” – Sarah Sampson, Great Northern Creative
“Sick” – Pania Mowat, RadioWorks Auckland
Harness Racing NZ “Reon Rap” – Kelvin Crickett, Radio Network Creative Southern
Winner: Harness Racing NZ “Reon Rap” – Kelvin Crickett, Radio Network Creative Southern
8(d) Best Campaign for a Client
“Deep Blue Movies” Deep Blue Seafood – David Birnie, The Radio Network Wellington
“I’d Like the Red Convertible” Barry’s Point Panelbeaters – Rachel Brownlee, Great Northern Creative
“”Reon Rap” & “The Musical” Harness Racing NZ – Kelvin Crickett, The Radio Network Christchurch
Winner: “I’d Like the Red Convertible” Barry’s Point Panelbeaters – Rachel Brownlee, Great Northern Creative
CATEGORY 9 - BEST PROMOTION
9(a)(i) Best Promotion of a Radio Station - Networks
The Bounty – Darryl Paton, The Edge Network
The Lord of the Rings, Return of the King World Premiere – Christian Boston, ZM Network
The Rock’s Blue Lady – Katie Mills, The Rock Network
Winner: The Bounty – Darryl Paton, The Edge Network
9(a)(ii) Best Promotion of a Radio Station – Individual Station
$5,000 Says It’s You – 92 More FM Waikato
Energiza 03 Concert – Rob Stewart, Energy FM, RadioWorks Taranaki
Live For Free – Kirstin Richards, 93.4 Coastline FM, RadioWorks Tauranga
The Snip Trip – Robert Scott, More FM Auckland
Winner: The Snip Trip – Robert Scott, More FM Auckland
9(b) Client Promotion
“Lynx Ice-Cavation” – Lauren Whitney, Channel Z
“Postcards From Fiji” Blue Lagoon Cruises – James Dashfield, Solid Gold FM
“Big Yellow” Smiths City Southern – Ben Harris, RadioWorks Canterbury
Winner: “Lynx Ice-Cavation” – Lauren Whitney, Channel Z
9(c) Best Promotional or Image Trailer
“Sept 11 Remembered” – Mike Regal, Radio Hauraki
“A Month of Stunts” – Brad King – The Rock Network
“The World 2003” – Dallas Gurney, Easy Listening i98FM
Winner: “The World 2003” – Dallas Gurney, Easy Listening i98FM
9(d) Best Station Television Commercial
Lite FM, RadioWorks Canterbury - Programme Director Ian Avery
More FM’s Network TVC – Larry Summerville, More FM Auckland
“The Couch” – Network Marketing Manager Katie Mills, The Rock Network
Winner: “The Couch” – Network Marketing Manager Katie Mills, The Rock Network
CATEGORY 10 - PROGRAMMER OF THE YEAR
Ian Avery – Lite FM, Christchurch
Dallas Gurney – Classic Hits 97.4 & Easy Listening i98.2FM Auckland
Brad King – The Rock Network
Gina Mills – The Breeze, Wellington
Winner: Dallas Gurney – Classic Hits 97.4 & Easy Listening i98.2FM Auckland
CATEGORY 11 - SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR
11(a) Metropolitan
Jac Kluts – The Radio Bureau
Felicity-Anne Flack – The Radio Bureau
Ben Harris – The RadioWorks, Canterbury
Winner: Ben Harris – The RadioWorks, Canterbury
Special Commendation: Jac Kluts – The Radio Bureau
11(b) Regional or Provincial
Daryn Jarvie - The RadioWorks, Queenstown
Elizabeth Lander – The Radio Network, Rotorua
Jan McAra – The Radio Network, Southland
Winner: Daryn Jarvie - The RadioWorks, Queenstown
Special Commendation: Jan McAra – The Radio Network, Southland
CATEGORY 12 - BEST TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
12(a) Station Imaging
Coastline FM Imaging 2003 – Josh Wood, Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
ZM Station Imaging – Chris Nicoll, ZM Network
Channel Z Imaging 2003 – Grant Brodie, Channel Z
Winner: Coastline FM Imaging 2003 – Josh Wood, Coastline FM, RadioWorks Bay of Plenty
12(b) Commercial or Trailers
Harness Racing NZ “Reon Rap” – Alan Larsen, The Radio Network, Christchurch
“Rosie” – Gareth Curtis, Stooges Studio
“Movieland – Ex Circle Surround” – Toby Ricketts, The Radio Network, Christchurch
Winner: “Movieland – Ex Circle Surround” – Toby Ricketts, The Radio Network, Christchurch
12(c) Studio or O.B Recording
“Mem Shannon” – Ian Bull, National Radio
“In My Father’s Den” – Phil Benge, National Radio
“The Coleman Sessions” – Olly Harmer & Lauren Whitney, Channel Z
Winner: “In My Father’s Den” – Phil Benge, National Radio
CATEGORY 13 - ASSOCIATED CRAFT AWARD
Iona McHenry – The Radio Network, Auckland
Megan Wilkins – Research International
Kate Dinwiddie – RadioWorks, Christchurch
Winner: Megan Wilkins – Research International
CATEGORY 14 - OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS
Radiothon for ‘Variety The Children’s Charity’ – Jennifer Long, Solid Gold FM
The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2003 – Corinna Bush, Rebecca Smith & Geoff Stagg and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network
Carols by Candlelight, Stables Label Vol.3 & UNICEF – Mike Lane & Leanne Hutchinson, Promotions Managers, ZM Network
Winner: The Morning Madhouse Jingle Bail 2003 – Corinna Bush, Rebecca Smith & Geoff Stagg and breakfast team Jay-Jay Feeney, Dominic Harvey & Jason Reeves, The Edge Network
CATEGORY 15 - BEST MAORI LANGUAGE BROADCAST
2003 Maori Sports Awards – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
Te Puutake – Producer, Irene Crawford-Kaleopa and Writer Wiremu Te Kiiri
Te Kowae Paneke Christmas Special – Ruia Mai, Mai Media Ltd
Winner: Te Puutake – Producer, Irene Crawford-Kaleopa and Writer Wiremu Te Kiiri
CATEGORY 17 - STATION OF THE YEAR
17(a) Metropolitan
The Rock Network – Programme Director Brad King / Network Marketing Manager Katie Mills
Auckland’s Classic Hits 97.4FM – Operations Manager & Programme Director, Dallas Gurney
The Edge Network – Programme Director Leon Wratt / Marketing & Promotions Director Darryl Paton
Winner: Auckland’s Classic Hits 97.4FM – Operations Manager & Programme Director, Dallas Gurney
17(b) Regional
Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM, Invercargill – General Manager Lee Piper
KCC FM, RadioWorks Northland – General Manager Mereana Faulkner
Fifeshire FM, RadioWorks Nelson – General Manager Phillipa Pattison
Winner: Classic Hits 98.8 ZAFM, Invercargill – General Manager Lee Piper
17(c) Provincial
Star FM, RadioWorks Wanganui – General Manager Keren Podjursky
Waitaki’s Classic Hits 98.4 – Manager Aaron Gillions
Hitz 89FM – General Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Masterton
Winner: Hitz 89FM – General Manager Rebecca Johnson, RadioWorks Masterton
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO RADIO
Sharon Crosbie – Radio New Zealand
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Jimmy Stewart – More FM / RadioWorks