“Kiwis have a special perspective to offer. Talking to locals and guests from other parts of NZ teaches me about active listening and respecting diverse opinions. In giving space for the people of Aotearoa to tell their stories, Altbays is creating a unique legacy from the Coromandel.”
– Leo Magri, Altbays Show host
Hey there, Altbays Show family here! Did you know that 5.07 billion people in the world use the internet? In New Zealand, 94% of Kiwis are online, and 82% are on social media. Remember when we only had four or five TV channels available to choose from? It’s estimated that currently YouTube has more than 114 million active channels. And this is only one video platform that we are talking about. Things change so quickly! Nowadays, if you are not creating online content, you are probably consuming it. There are many ways of describing a generation, and this one seems to be the generation of broadcasters.
At Altbays, we take online presence seriously. Our professional studio is located in the stunning beachside town of Whitianga, Coromandel where our podcast/videocast is live-streamed three times a week on YouTube, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7pm. We care about connection, community, and conversation.
The Altbays Show opens space for people to talk in a relaxed, non-judgemental environment. We invite a range of guests – from surfers to sociologists, boxers to business owners, politicians to property developers – to chat with us in an authentic, laid-back way.
Our approach is resonating with our rapidly growing audience. The shows are accessible, entertaining, and informative. We are filling a unique gap in online media in New Zealand.
These are some of the incredible guests so far since our first show in February 2022:
Bryce Langston: Host of one of the biggest YouTube channels on sustainable living, ‘Living Big in a Tiny House’ has over 4.3m subscribers and more than 600m views on YouTube
Leigh Hopper: Director of Hopper Developments, Leigh is one of the most prominent and influential developers in New Zealand.
Tipene: “Best Māori Urban Artist” 2019, Tipene has 10m plays on Spotify and YouTube. He is a teacher and social worker who heavily promotes Māori culture and youth empowerment.
Āwhina & Te-Taima: These twins are passionate about their culture and language. They have a massive following and create online content aiming to entertain their audience but always pushing the importance of speaking te reo Māori.
Levi Hawken: Well-known in New Zealand as the ‘Nek Minnit’ guy, Levi is a professional skater and incredible visual artist.
Sandra Goudie: Ex-Mayor of the Thames-Coromandel since 2016 and ex-member of Parliament representing the National Party, Sandra often gets mainstream attention due to her strong opinions as a public person.
