Award-winning broadcaster and Radio Hauraki co-founder Chris Parkinson has died, just days before his 75th birthday.
Parkinson founded the iconic radio station, which turns 50 this December, alongside David Gapes, Denis O'Callahan and Derek Lowe.
![Chris Parkinson was considered to have one of the best voices in New Zealand radio.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/CLD7QCIQGR5YC4NIXWOXMS7YYQ.jpg?auth=5286da2a42e93cf051b5b6110c05d5ec601479803fd1292669b52097b8dce349&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Together, the men are credited with introducing New Zealand listeners to bands such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and more.