AUCKLAND, Today: Coast has found its new Drive show host, welcoming celebrated broadcaster Grant Kereama to bring his signature warmth and passion for Feel Good 80s hits to listeners across New Zealand.
Kereama’s career spans some of radio’s most iconic moments, from the ZM Night Show to co-hosting The ZM Morning Crew through the 90s and 2000s. He’s also appeared on TV, including as a Lotto host and in two feature films.
Most recently hosting weekends on Coast, Kereama now takes over Drive, while Jon Dunstan shifts to the weekend slot.
“I feel honoured to have the opportunity to work in this wonderful industry, and on a station that is so very close to my heart. Coast covers an era that was so influential to me.” – Grant Kereama
David Brice, Coast Content Director says, “We’re so pleased to have Grant join us fulltime as our Drive show host. Grant’s deep passion for music, his incredible knowledge of the 80s era and his genuine connection with audiences make him the perfect fit for Coast Drive.
“He joins our stellar line-up of Toni Street, Jason Reeves and Sam Wallace on Breakfast, Lorna Riley on Days, Jason Tikao on Nights and Jon Dunstan on weekends – together they create the complete Feel Good 80s experience for our listeners.”
Kereama says, “I feel honoured to have the opportunity to work in this wonderful industry, and on a station that is so very close to my heart. Coast covers an era that was so influential to me. The 1980s. It’s where I started this radio caper. And to be able to work with such a wonderful bunch of talented people is such a privilege.”
Coast Drive with Grant Kereama airs weekdays from 3pm to 7pm across Coast frequencies nationwide and via iHeartRadio.
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