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Within a week of the launch party, almost half the staff were told they were being let go. The number of paid staff continued to decline over the next few years, with the station relying more and more on volunteers.<br> | Within a week of the launch party, almost half the staff were told they were being let go. The number of paid staff continued to decline over the next few years, with the station relying more and more on volunteers.<br> | ||
| − | The Generator continued to operate from the small building upstairs in Victoria Street, above what is now The $2 Shop. Upon [[ | + | The Generator continued to operate from the small building upstairs in Victoria Street, above what is now The $2 Shop. Upon [[Ian Stables]] investing in the company, a new studio was built and the Production Sound Booth built. Plans were underway to open a partnering station, The Generator began broadcasting Waikato-wide on another frequency (owned by Wayne Hendersen who became another shareholder). [[Nathan Muller]] became Programme Director and there was a boost in staff including new DJs, various Promotions Managers and the start of an advertising sales team.<br> |
| − | A successful [[Battle of the Bands]] was held at | + | A successful [[Battle of the Bands]] was held at Altitude, owned by Laurie Weakes, who later invested in The Generator.<br> |
With [[Joe Dennehy]] calling most of the shots, The Generator moved premises in 2002 to Level 3, Axa Building, Garden Place, despite reservations from the rest of the shareholders. Shortly after moving, a dispute caused Joe to flee from the building and the remaining shareholders appointed Dale Timms (Radioworks) as Station Manager.<br> | With [[Joe Dennehy]] calling most of the shots, The Generator moved premises in 2002 to Level 3, Axa Building, Garden Place, despite reservations from the rest of the shareholders. Shortly after moving, a dispute caused Joe to flee from the building and the remaining shareholders appointed Dale Timms (Radioworks) as Station Manager.<br> | ||
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== '''The Generator Staff''' == | == '''The Generator Staff''' == | ||
| − | Shareholders | + | Shareholders |
| − | + | Joe Dennehy | |
| − | + | Grant Hislop | |
| − | + | Martin Dempster | |
| − | + | Jenny Dempster | |
| − | + | Ian Stables | |
| − | + | Laurie Weake | |
| − | + | Wayne Hendersen | |
| − | Station Manager | + | Station Manager |
| − | + | Joe Dennehy (2001-2002) | |
| − | + | Martin Dempster (2002 Briefly) | |
| − | + | Dale Timms (2002-2003) | |
| − | Programme Director | + | Programme Director |
| − | + | Nathan Muller | |
| − | Production Managers | + | Production Managers |
| − | + | Martin Walters (2001-2002) | |
| − | + | Gordon Lundy (2002-) | |
| − | Creative Writers | + | Creative Writers |
| − | + | Glenn Dwight (2001-) | |
| − | + | Spud (Martin) (2001-2002) | |
| − | + | This list is incomplete. Please add to it if you have more details. | |
| − | + | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
