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.
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Coast Access Radio
Viv begins a new book, Dr Proctor’s Fart Powder: Can Dr Proctor Save Christmas? by Jo Nesbø, reading the opening chapter and introducing the imaginative world of Dr Proctor, Nilly and Lisa as an unusual adventure unfolds just before Christmas. An enjoyable weekly story time, read by Viv Bailey, taking listeners through a book of her choice designed for the young and young at heart. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Free FM
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
Otago Access Radio
This episode begins with Fletcher's Mixtape, where we played another amazing track by Kate Bush with 'Cloudbusting', and then for my cooking segment 'Fletcher's Viral Recipes' we did some Baked Feta Pasta, and then for my football segment 'Football Fans' where I gave the lowdown on football news over the last few weeks, and finally for my new segment of the show, 'Dunedin Drift's Cafe Reviews', we did another amazing cafe with Commons which is located at the heart of the Octagon. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join me and Robert Shand as we pick up the old debate: which vampire is better, stronger, and cooler? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Women's health and well-being.
Panel Talk at National Library held on the 25th March 2026 - Hear from six international leaders about how best practice in the library and archive sectors is constantly shapeshifting, and how transformative programming and community engagement is changing the face of these sectors and the communities they serve.
In Songs About the Waikato Part 2. De Tour Du Jour guest host Andrew Johnstone continues his exploration the Waikato through a diverse range of songs and music. Ritchie Pickett - 3am Hamilton Sunday Morning Sneaky Feelings - Silvercrest and Hilldale Chris Thompson - The Road To Raglan Bruci Jordon - Raglan Hollow Grinders - Ruapuke Nookie The Shrugs - Cobham Bridge Spatula Death - Walking Through Hamilton Anaru Singh - Meet Me At The Corner Shop in Ngaruawahia Theia - Waikato The Misty Mountain Project - 22 Miles to Tokoroa Tim Armstrong - Colsens Hill Zi & Laelah - Putaruru Mike Harvey - Lemon and Paeroa Andrew Johnstone - Morrinsville Tonight David Farquhar - Cambridge Ode.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world
Access Radio Taranaki
Sharing some more love with Rachael Grey and Claire Scott Today I’m catching up with Rachael and Claire, and finding out about their progress with their new adventure - Hypnotic Gastric Band Program, launched in October 2025 Their next round is about to start - exciting times!
Exploring the music of the original Soul Clan members, the architects of bebop and some contemporary Aotearoa tunes. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Brodie Williams, owner of Clean My Car, about building a thriving vehicle grooming business in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Brodie shares how he shifted from developing disability ID cards to purchasing a car cleaning business, and how ADHD gives him the energy and pace to manage long hours and a busy workload. He discusses navigating discrimination, adapting to changing government contracts, using Google Ads and keywords to grow the business, and the importance of hiring based on attitude and life experience rather than qualifications. Brodie also reflects on resilience, identity and the realities of being a disabled and LGBTQ+ entrepreneur in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Plains Media
Dr Lucy Hone - 5:35 Barbara Dreaver - 30:52
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
O le fa’atuatuaga ma le lava o le malamalama i tulaga tau i tupe, o se fesoasoani tele fo’i i lea i a tatou filifiliga faia, e aʻoaʻoina ai fo’i pe faapefea ona fa’agalueina ma fa’afaigaluegaina tupe. O le maua o le tomai i vaega ia e aoga ona fa’asoa atu i fanau, ma nisi o tatou aiga. O le taua foi le o talanoaga faia i totonu o aiga ma fafo atu foi. O le fa’amalosi foi e a’oa’o vaega ia e fa’amalosia ai fo’i tatou tagata Pasifika, ma mafai ona avea ma ala e si’isi’i ai I luga o tatou aiga ma ausia ai ni lumana’i lelei.
Ever wondered why some heat burns the tongue while others warm the soul? In this episode, host Martina Murray of Blue Petal Botanicals takes us into the "Blue Petal Lab" to deconstruct the Mount Horopito Mix. From the 65-million-year history of the "Māori Painkiller" to the antibiotic bite of garden Nasturtiums, we explore the engineering behind the "creeping heat" of our native Taranaki herbs.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow joins Penny to discuss current priorities for the district, including the impact of the fuel supply situation, collaboration across local government, and preparations for the upcoming Annual Plan and Long Term Plan. They also highlight recent community events such as the Otaki Kite Festival, Paekakariki School’s 140th anniversary celebrations, and the ongoing importance of initiatives like Maoriland Film Festival. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
A gentle, practical kōrero with the Brainwave Trust on supporting tamariki through big emotions. We explore why all emotions are ok, the power of naming them, and how tools like nature and books can help. We also reflect on modelling our own emotions, leading with empathy, and why teaching moments land best once children are calm. A thoughtful conversation with Keryn for parents navigating the everyday ups and downs.
Wake up with The HeARTy Breakfast on ART FM, where Bryan Vickery and Jamie Allen serve up great chats, local voices, and plenty of Taranaki flavour to get your day moving.
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
Saddle Hill Community Board - Board member Vianney Santagati updates us on recent recipients of funding through the Local Ambassador Scheme, and reports on outcomes from the most recent Board meeting. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
The Weed Eaters - Finnius Teppett is one of the creators of Kiwi comedy-horror film The Weed Eaters. They are on a promotional tour that will bring them to the Rialto Cinema in Dunedin on 20 April. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Mereoni Ketewai joins us once again as we continue our talanoa, diving deeper into her work that sits at the intersection of disaster risk management, community resilience, and Indigenous knowledge. As a PhD candidate at the University of Otago, Mereoni brings a powerful blend of lived experience and academic insight to the challenges and opportunities facing Pacific communities in a changing climate. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
In this episode, Emira Muji shares her experience navigating online studies during Covid as an extrovert, dealing with failing a paper for the first time, and redefining academic success. She also reflects on gratitude for the professional path she has created. Follow Emira on Instagram: @emira_muji This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul - Richard Langston talks with Jeff Harford about In The Dreamlife You Need A Rubber Soul, his book on Dunedin band The Clean which launched in 1978 and went on to carve out a unique space in indie rock. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
This week Tom and Olivia have a story to tell, They made a mistake and its time to tell you all about it. As always there is some great new tracks that have come from NZ On Air. Pop open the a cool new track with us this week on the Chilly Bin!
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
Pat Corkery is the new host for the iconic Southland radio programme, Old Folks At Home. Each week he plays a selection of music aimed to bring back fond memories for our older generation.
This weeks exploration of Clouds is all about the ephemeral, allegorical and esoteric. Chanticleer perform Majel Connery - I am a Cloud Jennifer Koh, Jaime Laredo and the Curtis 20/21 Ensemble perform Anna Clyne - Prince of Clouds Hua Wang, Ge Zhao, Yang Di, Xuemeng Wu and Chen Yao perform Chen Yao - Cloud Herding Apollo Chamber Orchestra perform John Luther Adams - Clouds of Forgetting, Clouds of Unknowing.
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Karen shares her 30 plus years in the work of natural medicines. Speaking into the relationship with our brain and good nutrition and the effects that sugar has on our health and cognitive ability linking dementia and Alzheimer's with poor nutrition and many other factors.
Spotswood College Shakespeare is alive and well and this year, the SGCNZ Taranaki Regionals saw Spotswood College take out the 15min programme to represent Taranaki at the Nationals. Directed by Adora Bielawski, a Year 13 student, this extract from Henry VI, Part One, the students fill us in with their reactions to having taken out one of the awards. We also hear from Jason Parker again, ahead of his show at Asgard as part of Pride Week and we hear again from some of the cast and crew from NPLT’s Call Girls that opens later this month.
Fresh FM
Host Scott Cameron isn't just a teacher but is a musician who brings his knowledge and musical expertise to listeners in his show A Sonic Odyssey.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
"For this months episode, we are joined by artist, composer, fellow animal rights activist, and all round wonderful human, Denali Kauffman. Denali takes us on a journey through his upbringing, his music career, to where he has landed today. Tune in to be one of the first to experience two of Denali's most recently composed songs. The sanctuary mentioned where Denali spent some time volunteering is ""Te Paranui - Animal Sanctuary in Marlborough"". Please consider donating toward their work. "
483 - Odidudukulu - Ups and downs This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
A weekly programme about Muslim faith, culture, and social activities
Join the lovely Erica Perry for all things disability related within Taranaki.
In this episode, Puru Timsina talks about the Nepali New Year — its importance, cultural significance, and traditional aspects. He discusses how the New Year is celebrated in different parts of Nepal, as well as how Nepali youth and communities living in New Zealand mark the occasion. The episode also highlights upcoming events and celebrations taking place around the Nepali New Year in New Zealand.
Catch up with Scott each week to find out what he has been up to and hear some of his favourite songs
Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events.
A radio show/podcast from Radio Viti New Zealand looking at events and personalities in the Fijian community in Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Meet Simone, Florence's mother who is a regular visitor to Aotearoa and a keen traveller!
It's been a few weeks of "energy chaos" with fuel prices increasing a LOT reminding us how dependant we are to other countries. But what if we could reduce your energy costs by electrifying our whare (house) and businesses? What are the solutions and what are the first steps people could do? Listen to our kōrero with Community Energy Taranaki and get important tips and advices on how to save money AND the planet. You can fill in their short community electrification survey here: https://forms.gle/iVyQHPbD6g8WwFGV8
There is no "safe place" in the world today and even in the time of Adam & Eve in the paradise, there was a snake. In tonight's episode, we will share with you some of the traditional scamming schemes and might as well the newest forms using their new tool which is the Artificial Intelligence aka "AI". Listen to us and get to know the red flags or common indicators that you are chatting or dealing with a fraud, fake or a scammer. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Arrow FM
Promoting the Wairarapa Filipinos as a people and the Wairarapa region as a place to live, work and raise a family.
