On 4 December 1966 pirate radio hit Kiwi airwaves when Radio Hauraki broadcast from the Colville Channel aboard the vessel Tiri. In this feature, rookie director Craig Newland and writer Andrew Gunn fictionalise the true life story of the station’s battle to get to air — overcoming courtroom rulings and a conservative state broadcasting monopoly, as well as storms at sea. Go Girls actor Matt Whelan (who was Moa-nominated for the role) plays young rebel journo Richard Davis, fighting for free speech, the freedom to choose, the woman he loves … and rock’n’roll!
You’re listening to Radio Hauraki, Top of the dial, and we’re broadcasting a test transmission on 1480.– The actual first transmission of Radio Hauraki on 1 December 1966.
No. 8 Films
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Music Supervisor Suzanne Lynch; original songs by Suzanne Lynch and Adrian Stuckey.
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