Community Connect

A platform to give Eastern Bay of Plenty's community groups a voice.

Community Connect is here for the people who make our community what it is. From charities and non-profits to local clubs and grassroots groups, we give Eastern Bay of Plenty's community organisations a place to be heard and supported, on-air, online, and through the BayPlay app.

Get involved

There are plenty of ways to get involved. Host your own show, start a podcast, or share your music with the Eastern Bay. Whether your content is educational, informative, a discussion, pure entertainment, or something in between, there's space for it here, and we especially encourage the arts. Every community group, charity and non-profit in the Eastern Bay has a story worth sharing, and Community Connect gives you the platform to be heard.

How to listen

Tune in by appointment or catch up on your own time, whatever suits you.

• 89.7FM – broadcasting live across Whakatāne township
• BayPlay app – listen live, plus podcasts and on-demand content
• Website – stream live, plus podcasts and on-demand content

On air, you'll hear a great mix of music, including plenty from local Eastern Bay of Plenty artists, alongside the shows, podcasts and voices of our community groups.