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Kiwiradio - Back the Radio Station After Redundancy

$170 of $15,000 goal
Given by 4 generous donors in 4 weeks

Made redundant and turning fully to indie radio - backing the station helps keep local voices broadcasting.

Auckland

While I was on approved leave with my family, I received news I never expected on New Years Day 2026 - my day job of two years was being reduced by 70%, with the possibility of being phased out entirely. It landed suddenly, during a public holiday, and created real uncertainty for my family.

At the same time, our indie radio station (Kiwi Radio) has continued to do what it’s always done: support local artists, give independent voices a platform, and keep community-driven radio alive.

This moment has forced a shift. With my regular income gone, I’m now leaning fully into the station - not just as a passion project, but as something worth protecting and growing. Your support will help cover immediate financial pressure while allowing the station to stay on air and keep serving the community.

If you’re able to donate, share, or connect me with opportunities, it would mean more than I can say. Thank you for backing independent radio when it matters most.

Use of funds

Bridging the income gap after job loss.

Giving time and stability to grow the station (hosting, servers and general operations).

Protecting an independent community platform.

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Radio powered by YOU - and our kiwi community.  13 January 2026

If you’ve ever discovered a song here…

even $5 helps keep the lights on.

Local NZ sounds. Powered by the community, funding ask ends: 01 April 2026.

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Latest donations

Sophie
Sophie on 09 Jan 2026
$20
Ralphe Engle

Thank you Sophie, may the universe return in good blessings!

Ralphe Engle
INDIGO
INDIGO on 02 Jan 2026
$50
Ralphe Engle

Thanks for your support Indigo greatly appreciated!

Ralphe Engle
Duncan
Duncan on 02 Jan 2026
Go Ralphe
$50
Ralphe Engle

Thanks for your support Duncan!

Ralphe Engle
TiGER
TiGER on 02 Jan 2026
$50
Ralphe Engle

Thanks for your support TiGER - see you on our livestream, in Feb!

Ralphe Engle

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This campaign started on 1 Jan 2026 and ends on 1 Apr 2026.