Te Korimako

What Te Korimako does

Te Korimako o Taranaki (TKOT) is a kaupapa Māori community radio station established in 1992 and headquartered at 151 Coronation Avenue, Welbourn, New Plymouth, New Zealand. The station broadcasts on dual FM frequencies (94.8FM and 98.4FM) across the Taranaki region, serving the Māori community with diverse programming including R&B, Reggae, and Waiata Māori, alongside targeted content such as the Taiuru News regional te reo Māori news service covering Te Tai Hauāuru (Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū), On Air Interviews, in-house video podcasts including 'Pupuke Te Wānanga,' outside broadcasts at marae and community events, and a Local Democracy Reporting programme. The station operates with a team of approximately 12 staff including a Station Manager, Taiuru News Producer, Content Producer, Editor & Cinematographer, Accounts & Business Manager, Multimedia Reporters, announcers, and an Accounts & Business Manager.

The station's technology infrastructure comprises FM radio broadcasting equipment, live streaming via the iHeart Radio platform, a Wix-hosted website providing on-demand content, and social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Spotify. It operates under the Broadcasting Act 1989 with formal compliance and complaints procedures, and complies with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020. The station holds content partnerships with Whakaata Māori (footage access) and collaborative programming arrangements with Awa FM under the Te Reo o Te Uru umbrella.

Te Korimako's business model is built on public broadcasting funding rather than listener subscriptions or advertising revenue. Core funding comes from Te Māngai Pāho for the Taiuru News service, and from Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa and Irirangi te Motu for the Local Democracy Reporting programme. Broadcasting services are provided free to listeners, with no pricing model or commercial revenue streams disclosed. The station's go-to-market motion is community-led, engaging directly with the Māori community through outside broadcasts at marae, schools, and local events, positioning itself as a vital platform for amplifying local voices, reo Māori, and music across the wider Te Tai Hauāuru region.

Name

Te Korimako

Legal name

Te Korimako o Taranaki

Website

https://tekorimako.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Te Korimako o Taranaki is a kaupapa Māori community radio station broadcasting on 94.8FM and 98.4FM from New Plymouth, New Zealand since 1992. It serves the Māori community across Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū with culturally relevant programming, te reo Māori news, and public-interest journalism, funded by public broadcasting entities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611), Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Community/Low-Power Nonprofit Radio (LPFM/Community Radio) (MPABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Local Multicultural/Language Broadcasters (Spanish/Asian/Other Local Markets) (MPABACAI), News Talk Radio & Current Affairs Stations (MPABAIAI)

Keywords

• Community radio broadcasting
• Māori language media
• Regional news services
• Public interest journalism
• Indigenous broadcasting

Headquarters

HQ city

New Plymouth

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Broadcasting Funding: Te Korimako o Taranaki receives funding from Te Māngai Pāho for Taiuru News, the regional Māori-language news service, and from Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa and Irirangi te Motu for Local Democracy Reporting (LDR) programme coverage.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Te Korimako o Taranaki is a kaupapa Māori community radio station broadcasting on 94.8FM and 98.4FM since 1992, providing diverse programming including R&B, Reggae, and Waiata Māori alongside regional te reo Māori news (Taiuru News), interviews, video podcasts, outside broadcasts, and Local Democracy Reporting. Its core product is free, publicly-funded community radio and multimedia content serving the Māori community across the Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū regions.

Product overview

Te Korimako o Taranaki operates as a unified kaupapa Māori radio station and media platform, comprising a core FM radio broadcasting service (94.8FM and 98.4FM) established in 1992, supplemented by multiple content sub-brands including Taiuru News (Māori-language regional news), On Air Interviews (radio conversations), Video Podcasts (in-house produced video content), Outside Broadcasts (live event coverage), and Local Democracy Reporting (public interest journalism). These products collectively serve the Māori community of Taranaki, amplifying local voices, stories, reo Māori and music.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Te Korimako o Taranaki Radio Broadcasting Core FM radio broadcasting service on 94.8FM and 98.4FM frequencies serving the Taranaki region with diverse programming including R&B, Reggae, and Waiata Māori, designed for the local Māori community and broader Taranaki audience.
• Taiuru News Regional Māori-language news service covering Te Tai Hauāuru (Taranaki, Whanganui, and Manawatū), produced in te reo Māori and supported by Te Māngai Pāho funding.
• Local Democracy Reporting Free public-interest news service strengthening coverage of local authorities, rūnanga and other organisations, part of the LDR programme funded by Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa and Irirangi te Motu.
• On Air Interviews Radio interview program featuring conversations with community members, leaders, and storytellers from across Aotearoa.
• Video Podcasts In-house produced video podcast series including 'Pupuke Te Wānanga with Rauru Broughton' exploring Māori culture, language and traditions.
• Outside Broadcasts Live broadcasting from community events, marae, schools and local initiatives across Taranaki, celebrating local voices and culture.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Awa FMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating radio station operating under Te Reo o Te Uru alongside Te Korimako o Taranaki. The two stations partner on outside broadcasts and shared programming initiatives, including kapa haka competitions and regional events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Radio New Zealand (Te Reo Irirangi o Aotearoa): Wider RNZ umbrella entity that funds the Local Democracy Reporting programme; relevant as a financial partner and broader public-broadcaster ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Awa FM: Whanganui-based kaupapa Māori radio station operating under Te Reo o Te Uru alongside Te Korimako o Taranaki; explicit collaboration partner and structurally closest comparable — same kaupapa, similar funding model, shared outside broadcasts.
• Ngāti Porou Radio: East Coast iwi-affiliated Māori community radio station funded by Te Māngai Pāho; directly comparable model of iwi/community-owned kaupapa broadcasting serving a defined rohe.
• Tahi FM: Auckland-based kaupapa Māori radio station targeting urban Māori audiences; same funding model, similar cultural programming approach, broader geographic reach as a useful scale comparison.
• Atiawa Toa FM: Wellington region iwi radio station broadcasting in te reo Māori under Te Māngai Pāho funding; comparable kaupapa model serving Te Tai Hauāuru-adjacent iwi communities.
• Te Hiku o te Ika (Te Hiku Media): Far North iwi radio and media collective operating Māori-language radio with Te Māngai Pāho funding; comparable kaupapa Māori broadcaster with regional rohe focus.
• Radio Kahungunu: Hawke's Bay iwi radio station broadcasting in te reo Māori; comparable public-funded regional Māori broadcaster with similar programme mix and community service mission.
• Radio Tūmoana: Hawke's Bay kaupapa Māori radio station serving Te Matau-a-Māui region; structurally similar Te Māngai Pāho-funded community broadcaster covering a defined regional rohe.

Broad incumbents

• RNZ National: New Zealand's public service radio network and co-funder of Te Korimako's LDR programme via NZ On Air; comparable public-broadcaster model with national scope and the dominant incumbent in news/talk.
• Niu FM: National pan-Māori radio network owned by NZME; significantly broader geographic footprint and commercial scale, but overlapping te reo Māori programming makes it the closest national incumbent to Te Korimako's audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tekorimakootaranaki6392
• Facebookfacebook.com/TeKorimako
• Instagraminstagram.com/tekorimakootaranaki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/te-korimako

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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Frequently asked questions about Te Korimako