We have had to change our frequency because the frequency range for Low-power fm stations has changed.

We can no longer use 88.4 so have chosen to use 87.7.

Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

We did not plan for this change very well - we were actually forced to change quickly when we got a visit from a broacasting license officer.

Friday August 6, Radio Papaka will be at the Stock Xchange Bar mixing up old school, fresh roots reggae and r'n'b from 9pm - late.

Book your baby sitters, round up your mates and come on down for a boogie.

This will be a night of top music, drink specials and if you mention your saw this on our blog, we'll give a mix cd.

The Stock Xchange Bar is 109 Maunganui Rd down the mount.

Chur!

Friday July 2nd, Radio Papaka will be in Auckland to jam with some friends at the Pull Bar.
This is a fund-raiser gig with all door sales going to the Banana Boat writers group. A collective of writers and associates in Auckland who require funds to help with their next project.

This will be worth checking out - 5 long-time music collectors pulling out the gems for a great night.

Cornerstone Roots are playing this Friday at the Stock Xchange bar at the Mount with support from Radio Papaka.

Cornerstone Roots are a great Aotearoa reggae band and have been around for a while. They have a new album in the pipeline and you will get to hear a lot of their new stuff at this gig.
Their latest single "New Generation" is a killer. We're definitely looking forward to jamming alongside Cornerstone Roots this Friday.

Come along - this will be a mean night of Aotearoa reggae.

The Knights of the Dub Table are touring and promoting their killer new EP release.
They will be playing at the Colosseum in Tauranga Friday April 30 with Radio Papaka in support.

Come check out the future sound of Aotearoa reggae.

Heres a taster....

House of Shem are playing in Tauranga Jan 5 with Radio Papaka in support.

This gig is not to be missed - House of Shem are arguably the best roots reggae band to come out Aotearoa in a long time (no arguments here)...

Fat Freddys Drop are playing at the Brewers Field Dec 27 at Mt Maunganui.

This is going to be an awesome gig - something worth catching.
The gig starts at 6pm and finishes at 10pm.

From 10pm Radio Papaka will jamming inside Brewers Bar.

If you're at the FFD gig - make sure to come along for a boogie to the Radio Papaka sound.

Our new whanau whare (communal house) at the foot of the Papamoa Hills is available over the new year period and is a short 7 mins drive from Papamoa beach, Te Puke and Welcome Bay and about 15 mins drive to the Mount. 

The whare is in a rural setting, designed on Marae based principles with communal sleeping area that can sleep up to 30 people comfortably (we have mattresses and pillows).  The communal dinning area can cater for large groups.  The whare has 2 ablution rooms with 2 showers, 2 toilets and washbasins in each.  Six burner gas stove with electric oven, huge double door glass fridge and smaller fridge freezer and huge metro rad fireplace.  Linen including towels supplied.  The local laundromat is close by.

We have a recycling waste water system that feeds a paa harakeke (flax grove) and are on tank water so enviro friendly products and water conservation is important.  We have a huge covered north/west facing cobbled patio area great for BBQs and sunsets.  Smoking outside ok, alcohol in moderation. No pets.

This is a great opportunity to get your whole family or friends to the Mount/Papamoa for a holiday without breaking the bank.  If you are interested please contact Victoria Kingi v.kingi@xtra.co.nz

Check http://www.horaparaiketetrust.com for more details

This Saturday 28 Nov 09, Radio Papaka will be spinning vinyl at the Tauranga Moana Seafood Festival from 5-10.30pm.

Come along and have a mean feed and listen to good tunes.
Pat Kingi and Campbell Ngata will be spinning vinyl for 5 hours.
Soul/funk/reggae 45s galore....

Make sure to come and say hi to us if you end up there - it will be a great day. We will have some cds to giveaway so please don't be shy....

--- Article from the Papamoa Newsletter ---

New station spreading positive vibrations across Papamoa

Radio Papaka, a new radio station based in Papamoa is now broadcasting on 88.4 fm and will soon be streaming at www.radiopapaka.co.nz. Papaka is the paddle crab, which is abundant in Papamoa.

Radio Papaka has been launched by Pat Kingi, an avid music collector, DJ and past host of “The Boil-up” at Auckland’s Base fm and program director of internet radio station “boil-up radio”.  Radio Papaka is designed to appeal to all ages and is dedicated to music with positive messages.

“The scheduling of 2 hour shows provides a little something for everybody from the freshest roots reggae to old soul, from the latest r’n’b  to classic disco, from conscious hip-hop to 70s jazz. I’ve also called upon some old mates from around the country to contribute shows to keep the sound fresh, interesting and real.  The station will provide free local community notice boards morning and afternoon (great for schools and our sports clubs) and discounted local advertising” says Pat.

Go to www.radiopapaka.co.nz. for contact information, to post community notices, check out the show schedule and news or what’s playing now.