MediaWorks is still buzzing after a huge night at the 2025 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards, taking home 14 awards across content, marketing, creative, sales, and sound - a testament to the strength and innovation of its audio brands and teams.
Leading the celebrations was The Rock, which picked up an impressive five awards, reinforcing its place as one of Aotearoa’s most powerful and enduring radio brands. The Rock’s wins included:
Best Music Feature: "The Rock 2000" was celebrated as the winner, showcasing the station's iconic music programming.
Best Content Director/Content Team: Brad King and Jack Honeybone of The Rock were recognized for their exceptional leadership and creative direction.
Best Show Producer or Producing Team - Music Show: Ryan Maguire and Mitch Farr, the driving force behind "The Morning Rumble" on The Rock, won for their outstanding production.
Best Music Network Team: Rock Drive with Jay & Dunc - The “#1 music Drive" show, featuring Duncan Heyde, Jay Reeve, Tiegan Lilley, and Lee Weir, was named the winner.
Best Network Station Promotion: "Hit the Lights" from The Rock where they lit up the Sky Tower with The Rock 2000 countdown and took home the top prize, highlighting innovative listener engagement
These wins are a true reflection of the incredible talent and hard work that goes into creating compelling, entertaining, and distinctly Kiwi content, said MediaWorks Director of Content, Leon Wratt.
From breakfast shows to podcasts and network-wide promotions, The Rock team continues to connect with audiences in a way that’s bold, authentic and impactful.
MediaWorks stations demonstrated their widespread excellence, with More FM Northland winning "Local Station of the Year, Local Music Breakfast Show or Host and best single market promotion".
The broader MediaWorks network was also recognised across multiple categories, reflecting excellence in creative, commercial and content execution.
As the company continues to evolve with audiences, MediaWorks remains committed to delivering standout audio experiences that inform, entertain and inspire - wherever and however New Zealanders tune in.
~ENDS~
A full list of MediaWorks winners below:
The Rock led the charge with 5 wins, showcasing its strength in music and content:
Best Music Feature: "The Rock 2000"
Best Content Director/Content Team: Brad King and Jack Honeybone
Best Show Producer or Producing Team - Music Show: Ryan Maguire and Mitch Farr (for "The Morning Rumble")
Best Music Network Team: "The Rock Drive"
Best Network Station Promotion: "Hit the Lights"
More FM demonstrated its local and promotional prowess with 3 wins:
Local Station of the Year: More FM Northland
Best Local Music Breakfast Show or Host: "The Northland Breakfast Club with John, Flash & Toast" (More FM Northland)
Best Single Market Station Promotion: "The Touristy Tour of Northland"
Humm FM celebrated 2 wins for its outstanding Asian language programming:
Best Asian Language Programme: "Depression - A Silent Killer"
Best Asian Podcast: "Unfiltered Drive"
rova earned 2 awards for its innovative podcasting and brand initiatives:
Best Business & Finance Podcast: "Where's My Money?"
Best Marketing Campaign: "Rova Brand Transformation Campaign" (Joint Winner)
MediaWorks sales & creative
Best Single Commercial: "NRC-The Phone Died"
Regional/Provincial Sales Team of the Year: MediaWorks Manawatu