Matariki FM

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Matariki FM is a popular independent commercial radio station broadcasting from Avarua and Matavera on the island of Rarotonga in the Cook Islands. Established in May 2007 by prominent local broadcaster and media executive William Emil Teariki Apai Framhein under Mervin Communications Limited, the station was launched to provide an engaging, locally oriented alternative to public broadcasting, serving as a vibrant voice for the Cook Islands community. The station's programming format features a distinctive blend of local Pacific music, contemporary hits, traditional Cook Islands Māori items, and Tahitian music, alongside adult contemporary hits and local news updates. Broadcasting in both Cook Islands Māori and English, Matariki FM plays an essential role in preserving indigenous language, celebrating Polynesian culture, and fostering community connection across Rarotonga and neighboring islands. Operating terrestrially on 99.9 FM (as well as relay frequencies across Rarotonga), Matariki FM has built a loyal local listenership while maintaining a strong global reach. Through digital live streaming technology via StreamGuys, the station connects the extensive Cook Islands and Pacific diaspora in New Zealand, Australia, and around the world to real-time island music, local talk shows, and community cultural updates.

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