Save RNZ Concert

Conversations between RNZ and the Labour-led government have indicated that the widely beloved RNZ Concert (also known as Concert FM) will be saved for now, though its future remains uncertain. New Zealand’s musicians and arts lovers are coming out in force in nationwide marches to ensure the FM station—which has shown continued growth in audience numbers (173,000+ weekly listeners) since its inception in 1933—is protected for the long term.

Performances will include ‘Amazing Grace’ with pipers, ‘O Fortuna’, ‘Tutira Mai Nga Iwi’, and ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ with the Suzuki string kids.

For New Zealanders who would like to support the publicity and staging of the marches but cannot attend in person—or wish to extend extra support to the organisers—a Givealittle page is receiving donations.

All donated funds will be used to meet the costs of staging the nationwide events and producing banners, posters and other material to promote the national marches in support of RNZ Concert. Any surplus funds will be used to support the ongoing legal process to protect RNZ Concert.

Supporters can also join the 'Save RNZ Concert' Facebook community.