Clint Roberts says he'll always be a "Rotorua boy at heart" despite landing a top role hosting one of the country's most popular radio drive slots.
As of Monday, Mr Roberts, now based in Auckland, will co-host a new show with Sharyn Casey and comedian Guy Williams on The Edge radio station.
Afternoons with Guy, Sharyn and Clint will run from 3pm to 7pm on weekdays and will replace the Fletch and Vaughan show.
Mr Roberts, previously the assistant programme director at the station, said he was excited to step into his new hosting job.
"It's really cool. I'm so excited to be working with such a cool team and I really hope people enjoy the show," he said.