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.
Whether you’re a government entity, NGO, non-profit, company, or organisation, we can help you tailor your messages to speak directly and authentically to your target audience – in their language.
Now more than ever, local voices need to be heard. We’re building a more inclusive media landscape — one where everyone has access to create, participate, and thrive. But we can’t do it without you.
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Wellington Access Radio
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Coast Access Radio
Paul is a member of Kapiti Kiwis, a support group for local people facing life with disabilities. His topic, will be usually, unscripted.
Hosted by Iris, a 17 year old from Wellington High School, Cigarettes Will Kill You is your go-to music radio show. Each week, Iris focuses on a new genre of music, as well as a couple of cheeky little segments of her own!
Arrow FM
Becky is joined by abstract painter Rosalie Jurczenko to discuss her new exhibition Shadowing Lands.
Women's health and well-being.
Access Radio Taranaki
From lush gardens to rural backyards and vibrant art studios, this week’s trail is bursting with stories and inspiration. Virginia Winder drops by Gravetye in Hāwera to meet Jenny and John Pease, whose garden is a tapestry of colour and charm for the Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival. Sophie Walker heads out to Korito to chat with Stu from Stu & Wendy’s Lil' Slice sustainable paradise. Their journey is packed with laughter, inspiration, and clever tips, plus some brilliant hacks to keep your own backyard humming. And Nelson Smart joins Virginia to catch up with Stratford painter Jo Stallard of the Fenton St Arts Collective, diving into the creative spark that fuels her work on the Taranaki Arts Trail.
Free FM
A raw, relatable critique of churchy performance that replaces noise with love in action. Through Mark 9 and everyday scenes, it shows how Scripture works as a mirror and a lamp, not a weapon, and how faith looks on Tuesdays—quiet prayers, small kindnesses, steady presence. It closes with the God who stays and a simple call: be with God; be for people. Burnt by religion? This raw, practical guide swaps arguments for actual care—love God, love your neighbour, and meet the God who stays.
Plains Media
Caroline, Liz and Lindy discuss cultishness, coercion and control, talk to survivors of cult -like groups in New Zealand, and delve into why we all need to cult-proof our lives.
Please welcome with me Sorina Lloyd. Sorina is a very emotional and emphatic power woman who left South Africa five years ago to start a new life with her husband and her three children here in New Zealand. She has worked many years in leadership positions and is currently a team leader in a commercial laboratory. We are going to talk about the safety situation in South Africa and how challenging a work day can be. How to stay safe in an unsafe environment, how to keep your children safe and how to deal with cultural differences. Sorina is also telling us about the beauty of South Africa as a country and its beautiful people.
Otago Access Radio
Privacy and health information - Nina Webb from Community Law Otago provides an overview of legal protections for your private health information.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
New Zealand's basic infrastructure in crisis - Prof Timothy Welch, University of Auckland Architecture and Planning Faculty of Engineering and Design, Architecture and Planning, New Zealand. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Robert Sullivan - 1:51 Belle Moneypenny - 17:43 Paula Green - 36:55
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
The 5 ways to well-being resource and how I fir it in my everyday life. My experience with services.
Rethinking the cities of the future.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Love Ceris is your go-to spiritual hangout! Join Ceris for heart-to-heart chats with amazing spiritual guests, find out how they are helping our communities and dive into songs with deep meanings and soulful messages. This week she talks with Aileen Kowal of Twisted Willow Soul Healings. Ceris says: "Our friendship is relatively new and I’m loving the opportunity I have been given to share the love, and get to know each other a little more."
Radio Hawkes Bay
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Jacqui chats to Toastmaster members who share why they joined, what they seek to achieve.
What's above us in space and time. The wonders of our magnificent night sky, from antiquity to the very latest science and news.
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
Twin Spin Tuesday - Featuring the Beatles - The DC5 - The Rolling Stones and more
Guest Fay Leonard joined Women’s Institute in 1998, following her mother being a member in Otira years before. Faye remembered the speakers, competitions, baking and outings that her mother enjoyed, and so when Fay learnt WI coming out of recess in Kaiapoi, was quick to join. In 2018 she became National President. During her four years in that role, a highlight was the celebration in February 2021 of WI's 100 years in New Zealand. Host Stuart will also talk a recent visit to Tonga and Samoa.
Improving patient’s lives through education and awareness about lymphoedema.
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.
Lords and Ladies at the Globe - Director Sofie Welvaert and cast members Laura Wells and Brenna Fields preview the Globe Theatre's next production, Terry Pratchett's Lords and Ladies. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
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.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
Join us as we discuss how to build confidence and being our own cheerleaders.
Join Rhodie for an hour each week when he plays music from the 60s and 70s and shares some of his extensive knowledge on the history of the groups and artists of the era.
Part 2 - Music Inspired by Science Fiction The centrepiece of Part 2 of Music Inspired by Science Fiction is David Bedford’s City and the Stars Cantata, a work inspired by Arthur C Clarke’s 1956 novel of the same name. There’s more from sci-fi icon Ursula Le Guin and an aria from Voyagers, a sci-fi themed opera by Philip Glass. And yes, there’s more Sci-Fi Classical to come. 1. Ursula Le Guin and Todd Barton – Dragonfly Song from Music and Poetry of the Kesh. 2. Philip Glass talks about his operatic adaptation of Doris Lessing’s novel The Making of the Representative from Planet 9 3. Mari Morya and the MDR Radio Choir perform Philip Glass - The Voyage: Act 1 Scene 3 - In My Secret Heart 4. David Bedford - The City and the Stars Cantata featuring Arthur C Clarke 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
Fresh FM
Tonight we gather in holy matrimony of the ridiculous and the sublime: troglodytes beating rocks like drum machines, that impossibly steamy 80’s Flake advert crooning in the background, Mozart gate-crashing with powdered wig flair, and a few cheeky Mojo Filter edits to glue it all together. Light a candle, kiss the bride, and repeat after me: I do… wax, I do… wane. Lo-Fi Emo-Tronica reigns. Amen.
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Show 454 - Apoorva Soudham. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
"This week's episode of A Vegan Lounge features Sharlene from Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue and Sanctuary. Tune in for heartfelt stories about the joys and struggles of caring for animals in need, how sanctuaries complement the vegan and animal rights movement, and the inspiring moments that fuel Sharlene’s devotion to compassionate living. You can donate directly to help care for these animals and support the sanctuary's efforts: Canterbury Tails Charitable Trust - 03-0830-0091474-000 "
Kelly plays some of her faves from across the decades
A weekly programme about Muslim faith, culture, and social activities
To Celebrate New Zealand Chinese Language week, Angel and Hannah from Manawatu and Whanganui Chinese Association host a 5-Part Series to teach simple Cantonese. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Filipino language, culture, tourism and upholds universal diplomacy.
Interviewing Tania Williams about being Maori and Arai Te Uru Marae, including "aroha ki te tangata" (embrace, encourage and nurture each individual). Tania talks about how her connection with the Marae began at age 9 and how she also began her Te Reo Maori learning journey then. Touches on the "Maori Renaissance" from the 1970s onwards and talks about Pataka Ora, community meals currently offered at Arai Te Uru Marae. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Reflection and What’s ahead. Regional Diversity of Filipino Cultures. Pinoy Leadership in Action.
Get the inside scoop before the curtain even rises! Ahead of this year’s REIMAGINE Festival, Tracey sits down with the brilliant Kristyl Neho from Tangihanga and the fabulous Jodie Rimmer from Nicola Cheeseman is Back! Expect juicy behind-the-scenes stories, creative secrets, and a sneak peek at the magic they’re bringing to the stage.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Globally there is a wave of anti-immigrant protests and rhetoric that is getting louder and louder. This episodes serves to humanise immigrants, something that is missing from this kōrero regardless if it's in a positive or negative way, and things we all should think about when engaging with this topic. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
