Time:9 February, 2010
Phil Shone broadcasts from his roof-top 'studio' - On the Hotel Trans-Tasman Auckland while Mr West, the manager, arrives up the rope ladder with his morning cup of coffee and a few sandwiches. Phil conducted the 1ZB breakfast session from this point every week morning from 6-9am during February and March.
Sound Archives\Ngā Taonga Kōrero is responsible for managing, collecting, preserving and providing access to the nation's recorded radio heritage.
Our staff index and convert historic recordings to newer formats, and select current broadcasts to add to the collections.
This resource is available for research, education, exhibits and film, television and radio productions.

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Sound Archives in Christchurch holds many photographs, memorabilia, and documents relating to the history of radio in New Zealand. You can view some of our photographs in the gallery

Sound Archives is currently unable to process requests. Normal services will resume in March 2010.
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Sound Archives Ngā Taonga Kōrero has been an active supporter of education projects.
Sound Archives Nga Taonga Korero is now closed for public access.
We are implementing a systems upgrade during December 2009 and early January 2010 which, in conjunction with a need to cut operating costs, means we will not be able to process any audio requests from 1 December to 31 January. This is essential work which will ultimately allow SANTK to provide a more efficient service to you.
Furthermore during February 2010 access will be restricted as we continue to cut operating costs. We will be open for broadcasters with urgent requests but will remain closed for all other users until March 2010.
Our database is still available for research: Search our database here.
Please take note of the item you would like to hear and be in touch when we reopen in 2010.
We apologise for any inconvenience during this time. Thank you for your consideration.
Sound Archives is a not-for-profit entity, wholly owned by Radio New Zealand. Sound Archives is separately funded by the Broadcasting Commission (NZ On Air) to act as a national broadcast radio archive. This entity was formed in 1998 by the amalgamation of two separate units within Radio New Zealand, the general archive collection, and the Maori programme archive. Find out more on the about us page.

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We are always looking to add to our archive.

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Sound Archives has been involved in some interesting projects.
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