Mike Hosking, Newstalk ZB rule the airwaves as radio industry celebrates weekly jump in listeners
'We are so proud to once again have the two biggest breakfast shows in the country with Hosking on ZB and Fletch, Vaughan and Hayley on ZM,' said NZME chief audio officer Jason Winstanley.
'Newstalk ZB has been the country's number one commercial radio station for 17 years – a phenomenal achievement.'
The radio industry is celebrating an overall increase in listenership. Total weekly reach increased 2% to 3.5 million listeners.
'What a cracking way to start the year,' said The Radio Bureau chief executive Alistair Jamison.
'The first survey of 2025 shows growth in weekly listeners, growth in daily listeners, growth in time spent listening and growth in average audience. More people listening, more often and for longer has to be great for advertisers.'
NZME chief executive Michael Boggs said: 'What we're witnessing in audio audience growth across many global markets is mirrored here in New Zealand.
'When great content reaches listeners on their terms, across any device they choose, it creates a powerful connection which is compelling for advertisers.
'These results are a testament to audio's enduring and evolving relevance in people's lives.'
MediaWorks chief executive Wendy Palmer said: 'Three-quarters of NZ continue to listen to commercial radio each week and this is in-part due to the continued growth in accessibility of our content. Device-based listening has grown 7.7% since last year, with over 900,000 Kiwis listening on a device each week.'
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