Radio School Graduates Finalists In the 2013 Radio Awards

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Radio School Graduates Finalists In the 2013 New Zealand Radio Awards

Two graduates from the New Zealand Radio Training School are finalists in the 2013 New Zealand Radio Awards.

Gary Pointon, currently working at More FM Dunedin, is a finalist in the Best New Broadcaster – Promotions category while Laugharne Kemp from The Radio Network Wellington, is a finalist in the Best New Broadcaster – Creative and Technical category.

Both Gary and Laugharne are up for their category awards as well as the Overall Award at this year’s Radio Awards.

The Overall Award at last year’s Radio Awards was won by New Zealand Radio Training School graduate Libby Greatbatch.

We’re delighted with the recognition our graduates are getting in the industry said Jono Manks, Programme Co-ordinator, New Zealand Radio Training School. “It’s great to see them carry on their hard work and commitment from study into their chosen radio careers.”

The 2013 New Zealand Radio Awards will be live stream from www.radioawards.co.nz on 16 May from 5.30pm.

The New Zealand Radio Training School is owned by Whitireia New Zealand Limited. It offers a six month, full-time programme in Commercial Broadcasting from its Media Training Centre in Wellington City and from its campus in Auckland. Starting in July is the new Diploma in Radio Journalism, a one year full-time programme offered from the Media Training Centre in Wellington City only.

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