ZM FAQs

Publish date: Friday, 10 Apr 2026, 10:35AM

Got questions about ZM? We’ve got answers!

From music, hosts, and competitions to how to listen anywhere in New Zealand (or beyond!), this is your one-stop guide to everything ZM.

How can I find out what goes on behind the scenes?

Become a ZM Close Friend, it's your exclusive access to everything behind the mics. We've got an exclusive newsletter and a Facebook Group to get amongst.

1. Who are the ZM hosts?

We've got the best of the best on ZM.

Kicking off your mornings with a laugh are Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley from 6am - 10am weekdays.

Georgia Stewart (Burt) is our Jam Packed Workday host, on air 10am - 3pm weekdays.

Bree & Clint drive you home 3pm - 7pm weekdays.

Brooke Koppens hosts our Late Show from 7pm to 12am weekdays (10pm on Fridays).

2. Do the hosts work on weekends too?

We have a rotating roster of weekend hosts to keep you entertained with the latest news and hit music.

Pixie Cockerill, Ella Newberry, Jade Davies, Zoe Busch and Dylan O'Connor.

ZM listeners win big. Like thousands of dollars, international trips and concert tickets big.

From cash and concerts to once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences, we’re giving away prizes across our shows and social pages every week.

3. How do I enter ZM competitions?

Play ZM the radio station loud and listen out for cue to calls. Plus make sure you're following ZMonline on Facebook and Instagram because we giveaway prizes all the time.

Check out our recent competitions here.

In 2025, ZM gave away $550,540 in cash, vouchers and prizes.

4. How will I know if I’ve won a prize?

If you won a prize on air, ZM will send you a text. Follow the prompts to claim your prize.
If you won a prize on social media, the official ZM account will send you a message.

5. I'm a prize winner, where is my prize?

Please note that most prizes take approx. 14 days to arrive
If a prize has not arrived in this timeframe, or you have a problem with one that's arrived, you can email us at [email protected]
Please do not e-mail us chasing a prize until after the 14-day mark - unless you have not received a confirmation message with a reference number
Please do not e-mail our generic e-mail address with prize enquiries

Check out our full Prizes FAQ here.

6. Can I enter if I live outside Auckland/Wellington?

Yes you can win a competition no matter where you are in Aotearoa. Sometimes we even fly listeners around the world.

7. Do I need to answer a call to win?

Sometimes! Each competition will explain how to win. Sometimes you've gotta call us on 0800 DIAL ZM or comment on a social post to win or get in the draw.

8. How often do you run competitions?

Literally all the time! We have non stop chances to win at ZM. It's our business to giveaway. Whether that's cash, concert tickets, international trips or vouchers.

Find out about the competitions we have open here.

9. How does ZM decide on music to play?

The ZM Music Director chooses the music we play on ZM, based on listener research and the charts. Have your say and Rate our Playlist.

10. What type of music do you play?

We play all the newest hits from today and your favourite throwbacks from 2000s and the 2010s. Like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish., Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Doja Cat, SZA, Post Malone, Noah Kahan, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, The Weeknd, Rihanna, Harry Styles, Lorde, Drax Project, Six60, Benee, Tame Impala, Stan Walker, Georgia Lines, L.A.B, G Flip, Dom Dolla, Ruel, Sombr, Olivia Dean, Ocean Alley, 5 Seconds of Summer, Empire of the Sun, Missy Higgins, Black Eyed Peas, The Veronicas, Kesha, Avril Lavigne, Pussycat Dolls, P!nk, One Direction, LMFAO, Flo Rida, Taio Cruz, Jason Derulo just to name a few ;)

11. How can I request a song on ZM?

Text us on 9696 your song request Georgia on Friday Jams loves to get your song requests and shout outs.

12. Why do some songs play more than others?

We base the frequency of music on what listeners tell us what they love in Rate the Playlist, as well as how high the songs are on the charts. We often run competitions where you have to listen out for a certain artists as well so we might play them more frequently then to get more people in the draw. Like when we sent 50 people to Taylor Swift, 10 people to see Harry Styles, and 10 listeners to Sabrina Carpenter in L.A.

13. Can I hear songs from past playlists?

Yes, you can babes! All the biggest tracks on ZM in one place on iHeartRadio Playlists - Endless music, always free!

Available via the free iHeartRadio app and online, the Playlists feature provides Kiwis with access to thousands of carefully curated music playlists.

With iHeartRadio, you now have access to a huge variety of music, radio, and podcasts all in one free audio app.

Whatever mood you're in, check out ZM's playlists now streaming on iHeartRadio.

14. How can I listen to ZM?

Stream ZM right here online or on your phone, with the free iHeartRadio app.

Find your local frequency below to listen on your radio.

15. Report iHeartRadio streaming issues.

To enable us to follow up issues, please send the following information to [email protected]:

Your location:
Date/Time you are/were listening:
On phone or web:
Wifi/3G/4G:
Type of phone:
Type of browser & version:
Internet Provider:
Station listening to:
Any error message?:
Your iHeart Login:
External IP address:
If an issue with ads, can you list some of those heard:

If you click on this link www.supportdetails.com, it will open a webpage which will analyse your device and populate some of the information we need to investigate the problem, including the IP address.

16. Can I rewind or replay a live show?

At ZM we broadcast live, but you can always catch up on our show podcasts below.

Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley Podcast

Laugh out louder with Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley every weekday across Aotearoa from 6-10am.

Listen in for the biggest celebs and guaranteed lols - available to download every day from 10am on the free iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Bree & Clint Podcast

Join ZM's drive show with Bree & Clint unleashed every arvo from 3-7pm on ZM!

Missed a show? Catch up by downloading new eps every weekday from 7pm on the free iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

17. What is the ZM Podcast Network?

The ZM Podcast Network is where we house our audio offerings. We've got New Zealand's #1 Health & Wellbeing Podcasts as well as our show replay podcasts and exclusive extra content that didn't make it on-air.

Sex.Life Podcast

The hottest new podcast, Sex.Life has a steamy new season is here now! Somatic Sexologist Morgan Penn is back with ZM's Hayley Sproull.

Morgan has explored every corner of desire from swingers’ parties to sex clubs. Beneath the wild adventures and unforgettable nights, lies her deepest desire... get ready for Morgan's most personal stories yet. New episodes will be coming to your earholes every hump day (Wednesdays) on the free iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts.

Hope Is Real with Jazz Thornton Podcast

Hope Is Real is a Podcast to help you feel a little less alone, a bit more inspired, and a lot more hopeful. Join Jazz Thornton every week as she speaks to empowering and inspiring people from around the world and shares their stories to normalise the way we talk about mental health in society.

New episodes dropping every Thursday, listen on the free iHeartradio or wherever you get your podcasts.

18. Can I listen to ZM outside New Zealand?

Click on the player at the bottom of this page here to listen internationally.

19. How do I contact ZM?

Get in touch with ZM anytime! You can also leave us a message on our ~~social pages.~~

ZM Headquarters

Address:	2 Graham Street Private Bag 92198 Auckland New Zealand
Studio Phone:	0800 DIALZM (0800 342596)
Text Machine:	ZMZM (9696) Standard sms text charges will apply, and will depend on your particular plan or agreement with your phone service provider. This fee is a carrier charge and not charged by NZME.
Prize Enquiries:	[email protected]
Generic Enquiries:	[email protected]

Show Contacts

Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley | 6 - 10am Weekdays

Producer Carwen - For all general enquiries: [email protected]

Jam Packed Workday with Georgia | 10am - 3pm Weekdays

Georgia - For all general enquiries: [email protected]

Bree & Clint | 3 - 7pm Weekdays

Producer Claudia - For all general enquiries: [email protected]

ZM Late Show | 7 - 12am Mon-Thurs & 7 - 10pm Fridays

For all general enquiries: [email protected]

Hit us up on socials to vote on our "Silly Little Poll" weekday mornings, watch more vids, and more!

20. How do I shout out my friend?

Text 6969 with your shout outs and song requests on Fridays. When we play Friday Jams.Playing all the best throwbacks from the 2000s and 2010s between 9am - 5pm.

21. How do I advertise on ZM?

With a proven track record, ZM plays all your fav hits and throwbacks and some of New Zealand's most recognisable personalities that make you laugh out louder, ZM connects with everyday Kiwi listeners across Aotearoa.

ZM listeners will help you take the hottest Instagram shot in the queue for the festival. They drink espresso martinis and go to the gym - they're happy with a bit of inconsistency, because as long as they're not harming anyone else, they're up for a good time.

Join forces with ZM and unlock your brand's true potential through the power of radio. Find out more here about advertising on air or online with ZM.

22. How do I make a Formal Complaint?

Fill out the form here.

23. Why is the station called ZM?

The ZM network was established by the government-owned New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (later called Radio New Zealand) as three youth-oriented stations: 1ZM (Auckland), 2ZM (Wellington), and 3ZM (Christchurch).

All the stations became one over time and the numbers were dropped leaving ZM as the name.

24. Who are some reoccurring characters on ZM?

Bad News Brad- AKA Brad Olsen, the Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics. Often joins Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley. We loved when he helped us girl math new clothes!

@fvhzm #girlmath with an Economics Expert 🫢 Let us know if you help justifying your spending 🤪 #basicallyfree ♬ original sound - FVHZM

Mumma Di - Bree's mum often is a guest on the show. We've played some great pranks and had some epic chats with her and even made a podcast of the best bits. Listen below.

25. Who has been a guest on ZM before?

We've had so many celebs on across our shows like Ed Sheeran, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Jason Momoa, Lily Allen, Lizzo, Jonathan Bailey, Mel C, Julia Fox, Alex Warren, Dacre Mongomery, Djo and Jack Black.

Georgia from ZM's Jam Packed Workday has interviewed Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, Shawn Mendes, Billie Eilish, Halsey, The Chainsmokers, Teddy Swims, Flume, McKenna Grace and Mason Thames for the Colleen Hoover adaptation 'Regretting You', Brandon Sklenar for '1923', Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie for 'Blink Twice', Jason Derulo, Charlie Puth, Alex Warren.

Catch up on all the content on our YouTube channel.

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