Peter Williams is the first confirmed host of the Magic Talk hybrid radio station

Peter Williams, a broadcast veteran, has been confirmed as the host of the new Magic Talk station as the new radio station takes shape.

MediaWorks, owner of Magic Talk, has revealed details about the station, which should be launched next year. The announcement included a confirmation that shows would continue, and news that Magic Talk would air on two separate frequencies: one for music and another for discussion.

Williams would move to a hybrid radio station with music information next year, after working for about 40 years on television.

At age 64, the reporter announced his career change by stating, "As a person approaching the age of the Winston Gold Card, I have many thoughts and opinions on various issues."

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It would host an information program on the new radio station, which should be launched in 2019. Magic Talk would replace both Magic FM and the live Radio Live chat channel. MediaWorks, however, announced that it would continue to operate two radio frequencies, broadcast Magic Talk and a separate Magic Music station.

"At different times, shared programs will also be broadcast on both stations," said a statement from the company.

Several leading Live Radio hosts are not mentioned in the press release today, including the station 's host. Morning talk show Mark Sainsbury and sports hosts Andrew Gourdie, Brendan Telfer and Jim Kayes.

MediaWorks said four of Radio Live's current shows would continue on the new station.

Duncan Garner The Am ShowRyan Bridge Drive shows and weekend programs Rural Exchange and House and garden would all continue.

Mark Leishman, Geoff Bryan, Mark Smith, Murray Lindsay and Bob Gentil would move from the current Magic FM station to Magic Music.

Magic was an easy-listening music station for audiences over 45 years old. He played music from the 1950s to the 1970s. During his three years of broadcasting, Magic has more or less kept the same range of accommodations.

Some listeners and staff members of Radio Live have lamented the possible loss of emissions such as Graeme Hill's. Variety of wireless weekends. Things Columnist Jane Bowron said MediaWorks was wasting her talent. About the new station, she said: "It does not look like something to expect, or a" magic "date.

Similarly, the current Live Radio host, Mitch Harris, attacked his bosses, saying that they "knew nothing about radio".

Leon Wratt, director of MediaWorks, said the new station would be exciting.

"It's unique in that it has both a channel and a music channel, all in one brand of music, discussion and lifestyle."

In September, Williams revealed his intention to leave TVNZ. He also held a columnist position at the Bay of abundance times. He said that he would present the news of the weekend until the end of the year.