Community Access Media Alliance is the national body for the 12 independently-owned Community Access Media stations across Aotearoa. Our vision is for Aotearoa to have a vibrant, diverse, innovative, and sustainable Community Access Media sector valued for its democratic, community, and cultural uniqueness.
Wanting to be a broadcaster, radio host, content-creator, programme-maker, show-maker, or podcaster? Our 12 stations can help you make your own media. On-air or online, radio is a simple and inexpensive way to talk to your community-of-interest in any language.
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Plains Media
featuring - DAHI feat CHILDISH GAMBINO - LITTLE BIG TOWN feat JASON ISBELL -LILY SEABIRD - WESTSIDE COWBOY - THE LEMON TWIGS - SPELL SONGS ENSEMBLE
Radio Hawkes Bay
The Best of the Blues
Otago Access Radio
Part 2 of our exploration of great Imperial label Rockabilly tracks. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
This is part three of the interview with Allison. Allison Horsley is an American dramaturg and script consultant who earned her MFA at Yale School of Drama. She specialises in adaptations, new play and musical development. Allison is a script advisor for Playmarket, and is now based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. In our third interview, we discuss what an MFA in dramaturgy looks like at Yale and Allison’s ‘eat, pray, love’ journey to Aotearoa New Zealand. This podcast was recorded as part of the Master of Creative Performance Practice at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and recorded and published with OAR FM Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Te wiki o te reo Māori language week 2026. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Fresh FM
Terry and Diane Langford host Saturday in the Country, a weekly music show focusing mainly on country music. We also venture into easy listening, country, pop, contemporary country and even occasionally opera.
Students from the learning hub will share stories and talk with people important to Enliven Disability
Arrow FM
A peaceful society for all.
Gifted writing and story telling from Cordayne
An eleven-year-old Mergirl has better things to do than save the oceans from deadly stagnation. It's the Ringlet and the day the oceans stopped, Published by Ahoy! An imprint of the Cuba Press in 2019.
Kieran and Sam are back in the studio! Kieran chats about spring cleaning in his garden unloved over the past few months, and Sam lays out his goals for his garden in the coming year: tackling bamboo, planting out plants, and building a brick wall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Free FM
Te Awamutu Seniors Expo. An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Radio Southland
It's a Spring Edition of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge, talking about things from magic balloons to prostate awareness while blending in some quirky humour and playing a great variety of tunes. Enjoy alongside the blossom and daffodils.
DJ Phil covers the Southland Stags taking on Bay of Plenty on The Weekend Kicker this week, with all the highlights and analysis from one of Southland's most passionate rugby rivalries. Plus a special 70s and 80s team reunion song to celebrate the occasion. Sport, community and a great soundtrack all in one show.
1 Ana Hato and Deane Waretini - Pokarekare Ana 2 Cuticles - Impending Doom (bonus track) 3 Flax Hubzzy - 5:15 (Feat. Clan Of The White Lotus) 4 Shihad - Prayer 5 Mainly Spaniards - That's What Friends Are For 6 The Avengers - Love Hate Revenge 7 Lanky - Wait 8 David Mitchell & Denise Roughan - Grey Funnel Line 9 Straitjacket Fits - Aps (Live At The Wireless, Triple J '91) 10 The Chills - Red Sky Morning 11 Cyclops - Simpleton 12 Jay Clarkson & Friends - It's Difficult 13 Disasteradio - Sweatshop 14 Luke Hurley - Fait Accompli 15 Campbell Kneale & The Moving Air Ensemble - Composition for Massed Vacuums and Unspecified Instruments This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Retro grooves, disco beats and smooth synthwave sounds.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week I'll mark some milestones for 60s artists, hopefully have some requests and blast out some favourites of the greatest decade of music ever. Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
In which I attempt to puzzle out precisely why I have suddenly been subjected to a lot of second-hand low-stakes beef among people who want to be Facebook influencers, and why one of them ended up in court recently. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Alex and MahMah bring you an unfiltered and joyous celebration of life in all its vibrant dimensions.
This week another great mixture of this great form of music known as the blues----some old, some new and everything in-between. Discover the only local show dedicated to the wonderful world of blues; from old to new, slow to fast.
Pop, Psicodelia e Folk Brasileiro dos anos 70 e 80. Destaque para as obras de Secos & Molhados, Zé Geraldo e Vinícius Cantuária. Alguns dos novos nomes da MPB e toda a sua variedade de Ritmos que vão da Bossa-Nova Reggae com destaque para Ítalo França, Papisa e Tom Ribeira.
In Poland September 1st carries two profoundly different meanings. For millions of children it marks the first day of the school year - a day of new beginnings, returning to classrooms after summer holidays and looking to the new school year ahead. But that day is also a Day of Remembrance.. On that day in 1939 Nazi Germany invaded Poland, marking the beginning of the Second World War in Europe.
Matthew plays his favorite songs and keeps you up to date with what he has been doing with his week.
In this episode, we dive into the debate between online friendships and real-life friendships. Can someone you’ve never met truly understand and support you? Or is face-to-face connection more meaningful? We explore trust, emotional support, shared experiences, and whether distance really matters when it comes to genuine friendship and connection.
Get ready to be inspired. Empowered. Changed.
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia.
Rock music with a twist
News, music and topical discussion from the Samoan community.
Bruna Barrientos tinha um cargo e salário fantásticos como expatriada da Vale em Moçambique, mas largou tudo e foi pra Austrália. A magazine-style show featuring news, commentary and music from Brazil, plus discussions about life in New Zealand for ex-pat Brazilians living in the Waikato.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Access Radio Taranaki
What if Hitler was overthrown after Czechoslovakia refused to give up the Sudetenland and started a war in 1938? In this episode, Max explores a radically different postwar Europe: a democratic Germany caught between Britain, France, and the Soviet Union; a communist Austria threatening Central Europe; a powerful but divided Poland; and a Czechoslovakia increasingly sympathetic to Moscow.
Earth Magic is a seasonal audio program based in Aotearoa New Zealand, following the turning of the year through a Southern Hemisphere lens.
A rundown of local sports results with Brian and Aaron, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
A book on disabled people living full lives. In this episode of DPA Noteable Radio, we review Trish Harris’s book Out of the Box, which celebrates 25 Deaf and disabled artists, activists, athletes and adventurers from Aotearoa New Zealand. We explore the importance of disabled people seeing themselves represented, the barriers they have challenged, and the rich history of disability activism in New Zealand. We also discuss why disability stories should be about agency, achievement and possibility—not simply inspiration—and why knowing our history can help us create a more accessible future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Chatting with Mike Chewie Bennett from the Big Hairy Network about Podcasting, political campaigning, and interacting with the past https://bhn.nz/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
Easy Jazz - The Best of
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Coast Access Radio
This week’s stories include Grey Power’s response to proposed aged-care reforms, funding for the Ōtaki Pool redevelopment, a Paraparaumu Beach clean-up, Waste Levy Grants for local less-waste projects, progress on Levin’s town centre transformation, recognition for the PAK’nSAVE Kāpiti Ecommerce team, updates on Waikanae Library Te Ara Whetū, and new flood protection work in Kenakena. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Pact supports people with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, focusing on their strengths to help them reach their goals. Here, the team present an hour of great music. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Show 160 - Yes Church Minister - Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Adam Baker Dunedin Methodist Parishes Newest minister. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
News from Samoa and around Aotearoa New Zealand
Some reflexes are an important part of early development, but what happens when they don’t integrate as expected? In this episode, Lyndal explores several retained reflexes, the signs and difficulties that may be associated with them, and how they can affect a child’s movement, learning and everyday life 🌱
As part of Christchurch Welcoming Week, Plains Media celebrated “Voices Across Cultures” during our Open Day. In this episode, we speak with international student 'Architha' about her experiences of studying, living, and connecting in Christchurch. Hear their stories, cultures, challenges, and reflections on finding friendship, belonging, and a sense of home in New Zealand.
Discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks like after 40
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