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CAMA newsletter: Autumn 2024

In the Autumn 2024 newsletter, we share news from the sector, community notices, featured programmes, and more!

Journalism students turn Wellington Access Radio into a live newsroom

‘Breaking news! Tonight’s stories include’…. the studios of Wellington Access Radio being temporarily transformed into a live newsroom!

Plains FM kicks off fundraising campaign following theft

36-year anniversary celebrations hampered by theft of "beloved" station vehicle

Our latest podcasts

25-04-2024 16:00
All Time Awesome Forgotten Tracks with David Walker - 25-04-2024 - feat Jimi Hendrix - Bryan Ferry - Elton John and Marc Cohn

Radio Hawkes Bay

Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.

25-04-2024 15:00
Te Kura Scurries - Episode 3 - Discussions on personal relationships!

Otago Access Radio

In this episode, we discuss personal relationships, including romantic, platonic, and online variants of each. Red flags are brought up, and we share our personal experiences and give some advice. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

25-04-2024 14:30
At the Flicks - Apr 25 2024

Fresh FM

A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson, with information on current and upcoming films.

25-04-2024 14:00
Musical Confection 25-04-2024 - Episode 591 - Variety

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A mixed bag of musical allsorts presented weekly by Ray Woodley, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

25-04-2024 13:13
Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show - Apr 24 2024 ep57

Fresh FM

Introducing Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show, featuring two Irish lads that will have you giggling like a leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day - Daithi and Ciaran

25-04-2024 13:00
The Voice Within - 25-04-2024

Free FM

The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.

25-04-2024 13:00
Feet on the Ground with Shane Christie - May 03 2024 ep03 - Carl Hayman pt3

Fresh FM

Shane Christie continues his talk with former All Black Carl Hayman. They talk about his career in NZ and abroad, and the ongoing impacts he is experiencing to to concussion injuries. This is part 3 of 3.

25-04-2024 12:30
Radio Viti Waikato – 24-04-2024

Free FM

A radio show and podcast created and first aired at Free FM 89.0, a member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freefm.org.nz and @freefm89 on Facebook and Instagram

25-04-2024 12:14
Detox Mans!on with Gaz - Keep Swinging

Plains FM 96.9

1. Rolling Stones 2. Courtney Barnett 3. Chase Walker Band 4. Nazareth 5. Charlie Parr 6. Adrianne Lenker 7. Darryl Braithwaite 8. Donovan 9. Kathryn Williams 10. Idles 11. Van Morrison 12. Gary Clark Jr 13. The Bats 14. David Bowie 15. Split Enz 16. The Pogues

25-04-2024 12:00
Skillwise On Air - ANZAC Special

Plains FM 96.9

A show made by and for the clients at SkillWise

25-04-2024 11:00
Teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita 25-04-2024 Episode 120 - On The Opulence of The Absolute (Chapter 10, Verses 12-15)

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A short talk on the Bhagavad Gita, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

25-04-2024 10:30
Feet on the Ground with Shane Christie - Apr 26 2024 ep02 - Carl Hayman pt2

Fresh FM

Shane Christie continues his talk with former All Black Carl Hayman. They talk about his career in NZ and abroad, and the ongoing impacts he is experiencing to to concussion injuries. This is part 2 of 3.

25-04-2024 10:30
Fresh Start Cafe - Apr 25 2024 ep08 - ANZAC Special

Fresh FM

Join Scott Gibson for the Fresh Start Café, Thursday mornings 7-9. Each week he explores upcoming events big and small, dabbles with some news from our region, and spins some great tunes that time forgot.

25-04-2024 09:50
Political Perspective with Labour MP Cushla Tangaere-Manuel - 25-04-2024 - 3 Strikes - Gang Patches - Redundancies

Radio Hawkes Bay

In this show we chat with Cushla Tangaere-Manuel to get political news and views from a Labour Party perspective

25-04-2024 09:30
Heads Up - Apr 25 2024 - Daryl Wilkes and Concussion Story + Buddhist Meditation Practice

Fresh FM

This week Tracy is joined by Daryl Wilkes who shares his concussion story and Buddhist Meditation practice

25-04-2024 09:30
Volunteering Hawkes Bay - 25-04-2024 - Nancy speaks with Pam de Frere - U3A Hastings

Radio Hawkes Bay

This progamme highlights opportunities to get involved in the volunteering sector in Hawkes Bay

25-04-2024 09:00
Volunteering Hawkes Bay - 25-04-2024 - Nancy speaks with Adam Caccioppoli - Pānui Mai

Radio Hawkes Bay

This progamme highlights opportunities to get involved in the volunteering sector in Hawkes Bay

25-04-2024 08:30
Featured Interview: Eddie McEwen (Film Society May 2024)

Manawatu Peoples Radio

Hugh catches up with Eddie McEwen from the Palmerston North Film Society about the Film Society's offerings for May. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air.

25-04-2024 08:00
Country with Rita - 25-04-2024 - featuring The Waratahs - Kevin Greaves - The Coal Rangers and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Country music from New Zealand and around the world

25-04-2024 07:00
Angkrinkan Indonesia-25-04-2024

Radio Southland

Stefenpon Sitinjak is representing Indonesian culture in New Zealand, he wants to introduce and share new cultures to Southlanders Expect talk about food, culture, lifestyles and different perspectives!

25-04-2024 05:00
Radio Without Pictures-25-04-2024

Radio Southland

Music of the new millennium, Part 2: 2001

25-04-2024 03:00
Jon Hollingsworth Themes-Jon's Anzac day special

Coast Access Radio

Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.

24-04-2024 23:00
Irish Current Affairs

Planet FM

Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.

24-04-2024 22:00
The Paleface Parabola - 24-04-2024

Free FM

A Brian Eno quote that I heard from Annie Clark (aka St Vincent): Music is a car that you can crash over and over again and walk away safely. We can certainly apply that notion to this week’s Paleface Parabola radio razzmatazz. It’s caper 124, a show like any of the previous 123 but for the fact that while we have an established template for the programme, no two shows are musically the same and the likelihood of a radio/audio car crash, because we prefer performing live without a net and I personally like my weekly bagel with butter and not toasted. A vital component of any self respecting quest. Here’s your weekly teaser 90 seconds of the Mystery Man’s choice of the Cort-3 Mustaphas 3, plus Spirit, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson, Bo Diddley, This Side Up, and The Playmates. To conclude,please remember and don’t ever forget that there’s no expiration date on fun. S’lainte and a pint raised to Free FM 89.0 from Hamilton, NZ.

24-04-2024 21:20
Sri Lankan Current Affairs

Planet FM

Janma Bhoomi aims to keep Singhalese in touch with their motherland and educate the younger generation born here about the history and nature of Sri Lanka

24-04-2024 21:00
A Backstage Passport - Apr 24 2024 ep04

Fresh FM

A radio show and podcast first aired on Fresh FM, Radio by, for, and about Te Tauihu, The Top of the South. A member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freshfm.net and FreshFM.NZ on Facebook

24-04-2024 21:00
Canterbury Historical Association Annual Lecture Series - Chris Jones presents Anthony Anthony Tedeschi's lecture on the Nuremberg Chronicle

Plains FM 96.9

An annual programme of lectures delivered by Canterbury academics, senior research students, and visiting scholars

24-04-2024 20:10
Niue Health

Planet FM

Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.

24-04-2024 20:00
Focus on Folk - Apr 24 2024 ep15

Fresh FM

Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.

24-04-2024 20:00
Speak Up Kōrerotia - Human rights in Palestine

Plains FM 96.9

What was the human rights situation like in Palestine before 7 October 2023, when conflict broke out? And what is the situation like now, more than six months on? Maha Elmadani and Yasser Abdul-Aal, two Palestinians living in Christchurch, and Tim Williams, a Christchurch local who lived for many years in Palestine, help us understand some of the deeply complex political, economic, social and cultural issues of the region. This show is a must-listen for anyone wanting to learn more about the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding.

24-04-2024 19:35
Niuean Community Catch-up

Planet FM

Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour

24-04-2024 19:00
Anpudan Waikato – 24-04-2024

Free FM

Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand

24-04-2024 18:30
Ilakkiyam

Planet FM

Celebrating the rich history of Tamil language and literature

24-04-2024 18:00
Irish Time 24-04-2024

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A half-hour of news from Ireland and good craic with Kevin Reilly, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

24-04-2024 18:00
Madres con Planes - Homeschooling

Plains FM 96.9

Hemos traído al estudio a Perla, una mamá que decidió hacer Homeschooling con sus hijos. Cuando escuchéis el programa dejadnos un comentario sobre si haríais o no homeschooling y que pros y contras sentís que tendría para vosotras y vuestras familias este tipo de rutina diaria con vuestros hijos. Un programa muy interesante que nos deja abierta la puerta a otras posibilidades educativas.

24-04-2024 18:00
Community of Strangers - Ep 5 The Peace Train

Plains FM 96.9

Christchurch Peace Train has become an important symbol of unity and hope following the March 15th terror attacks against Christchurch Muslims. But behind the scenes, there are community-based groups like the Sakinah Trust and Mahia Te Aroha, working to promote greater unity and understanding.

24-04-2024 18:00
CT Sports Talk- New kids on the field - We are C&T

Plains FM 96.9

Welcome to Episode one where we get off the mark by introducing our new segments! We covered football, rowing, rugby, shotput and lots either side of that. We had a little tussle on our draft day and some general sports squabble.

24-04-2024 17:43
The Watermelon Report - 25-04-2024 - Episode 8 - Updates

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

24-04-2024 17:42
Sofea's Study Space on Youth Zone - 25-04-2024 - Episode 32 - Analysing Study Icons

Otago Access Radio

Rory from Gilmore Girls might be the ultimate study icon, but who else is worthy of the title? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

24-04-2024 17:36
NZ Secondary Schools' Student Council Podcast - Episode 2 - Pīata Taylor

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

24-04-2024 17:00
NZLankaNewsTalks 24-04-2024 Episode 20

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A radio show/podcast of Sri Lankan news in Sinhala. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air. In this podcast episode, we talk about what happened in Sri Lanka and New Zealand with highlighted world news including a guest Ranjith Nanayakkara to share information about the NZ recession.

24-04-2024 16:51
Stitch Stories - Apr 24 2024 ep16 - Mary Krock

Fresh FM

Stitch Stories with Tākaka-based textile artist Christine Richards takes listeners on a journey through the world of textiles and creativity, sharing knowledge and tips and story telling through the medium of textile art.

24-04-2024 16:50
Que Onda! 23-04-2024

Access Radio Wellington

A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.

24-04-2024 16:49
Retro Show - Apr 23 2024

Fresh FM

Darren Lapwood compiles and hosts this specialty music show, featuring iconic tracks from the 80s, the 90s and now!

24-04-2024 16:47
Musical Montage - Apr 24 2024

Fresh FM

Dagmar Felber brings you a fine range of eclectic music that includes old favourites and new discoveries.

24-04-2024 16:46
B-Side Stories 23-04-2024

Access Radio Wellington

Every Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm join the B-Side Story team for insider interviews about what's really going on across Wellington's communities

24-04-2024 16:45
Lounging at the Gecko - Apr 24 2024 ep120

Fresh FM

Previews of Films screening at the Top of the South's only Boutique Cinema, The Gecko Theatre.

24-04-2024 16:45
Classic and Contemporary Country 24-04-2024 Top Country Songs of the 70s

Access Radio Taranaki

Michael Brent Roycroft plays country music from the 1950s to today, with the stories behind the songs and the performers.

24-04-2024 16:45
Rolling Back the Years With Radius 24-04-2024

Access Radio Taranaki

Bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Radius Heatherlea Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications.

24-04-2024 16:42
Fresh Start Wednesday with Michael Bortnick and Grace - Apr 24 2024 - 150th Anniversary (RP Mar 08 23)

Fresh FM

Join hosts Michael Bortnick and Grace from our Nelson Studio presenting a breakfast show with a different musical theme each episode.

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