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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Coast Access Radio
Kapiti musician, George Denton, has just released his first recording - Indecisive Man. He joins Paul in the studio to talk about the song and recording it. Plus there's a live performance of the tune. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Fresh FM
Francis Ching talks to Maureen Urwin from Nelson Cancer Society about Daffodil Day with Maureen Urwin from Nelson Cancer Society
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Climate Action Festival; When to buy an EV; Marine cloud brightening.
Otago Access Radio
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
‘Someone cares’ is a faith-based programme for family and community of all ages. It's focus is on the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental empowerment of the community through the Christian teaching and values of love and respect.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Highlights and stories from around Hawke’s Bay, relevant to Social Services and Early Childhood education – what's new, what's on top and other news.
In this visit to The Groove Yard we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and found music from Etta James, Magic Sam, Mink DeVille, some Reggae, Some Surf Music and lots more.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
It's the last week of Peter Fleming's holiday. This programme is therefore the last repeat and is from the 6th of May, continuing with tracks from the Great American Songbook. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era.
The discussion explores the Lord’s incarnations for creation, maintenance, and dissolution, the illusion of “I” and “mine” that binds the soul to material existence, and the importance of hearing Krishna-kathā to attain liberation. Drawing on Srila Prabhupāda’s purports, the episode highlights the difference between devotional service and impersonal spiritual paths, emphasizing the Lord’s lotus feet as the ultimate shelter and source of spiritual knowledge, peace, and transcendental happiness. Hare Krishna. A long (one hour) talk on the Srimad Bhagavatam, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Access Radio Taranaki
E taua tele le tatou fa’ataua o le taimi nei, the present moment. O lenei vaitau e pisi lava tatou uma, o le auala fo’i lea e tau galo ai le faia o se malologa ma taumafai e faifai lemu vaega eseese o lo’o fa’aalu ai le tele o le tatou taimi. Se’i vagana ai o ni vaega e tatou ma onomea ona fa’ataua lea. Fa’ataua le taimi nei mo tatou, mo tatou aiga, fa’apea ma isi o lo’o mana’omia le tatou fesoasoani.
HATU is IN Da House... from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
Hello, my name is Mingkyung, and I am the host of Kowi Corner. What does "Kowi" mean? It's what we Kiwi-Koreans call ourselves! Learn some basic Korean, and I'll also share local news with the Korean community.
State of decarbonisation of heavy transport fleet – heavy transport is a symptom not a cause – paradox of infrastructure and regulations not keeping up with technology development – rethinking the “buy now” button – hydrogen trucks vs battery trucks – opex and energy sources - the curse of congestion - https://natroad.co.nz/ep-24-mike-hargreaves-a-playing-field-on-the-move/ https://natroad.co.nz/ep-23-stuart-donovan-motu-research-planning-where-we-go-determines-where-we-end-up/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wC33HAq--x8
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Arrow FM
Stories from our past.
HeapsMOREnergy-nz - Solar Made Simple is a Renewable Energy/Climate focused show that will cover three Critical components in any Energy focused discussion, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change and What’s do-able Daily.
We had a great morning on the airwaves, getting into some of the news and what’s happening around our local community, along with plenty of good kōrero, laughs and a bit of classic morning banter. From local happenings to a few random yarns along the way, there was plenty to talk about! Add in some great music and good vibes, and it was another solid morning with the HeARTy Breakfast crew. 🎶☕😂 A big thanks to our HeARTy Breakfast sponsor The Rent Shop Taranaki for supporting local conversations and helping us put our community at the heart of breakfast radio. 🌄
Special Rigs for Special Kids - Organiser Greg Inch previews this year's edition of Special Rigs for Special Kids, where children with special needs go for a ride in a large truck, culminating in a get-together with food and drink. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
Factory farming in Aotearoa - Emma Brodie, campaign manager from animal rights organisation SAFE, detials the campaign calling for an end to factory farming in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Leon plays Irish Music and talks about goings on in the Irish community here and abroad!
In this episode, Sofea discusses the nuances of being someone who looks a bit different in law school. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
We invited special ones (guess who) to talk about our experiences as international students living in Dunedin 😀 We discussed about so many things related to culturally shocked... and food obv :0 very funny, very hungry, very demure and very shocked (culturally). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
It's easy to call out virtue signalling or performative activism but what if is more nuanced and deeper than that? Amal unpacks what is missing when we only focus on virtue signalling and how we can be better allies + critical thinkers if we discuss the cost of this 'virtue signalling' instead. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
An interview with two new hosts of OAR FM's K-Talk - Ursula Ottley and William Facer about their Korean pop culture obsession and exploring Kpop, Kdramas, food and language learning together as best friends. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
The Hope Centre joins Baby Pakeke in having korero around adulthood, making plans and sprinkling a bit of hope into each other's lives. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Free FM
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ
A religious programme for the Christian Orthodox community and all those interested in Orthodoxy. The programme covers spiritual discussions, readings, hymns and notices.
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English.
Christian themed sermon and music with Pastor Joel Shoaf
From Pōneke the programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour as well as interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians, book and movie reviews, and political views/reviews.
Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.
Samoa Ala Mai is a Christian programme to encourage, unite, and advise the Samoan community. It aims to cheer up the elderly, discourage family violence, strengthen marriage, and encourage people to be good citizens of New Zealand.
O Le Fetu Ao is a spiritual and religious programme broadcast in the Samoan Language, presented live by a group of ordained Lay-Preachers and a Choir from The Samoan Methodist Church in Hataitai, Wellington.
Morris has a second encounter with Dave Rohe to talk about their theatre connections and favourite times. 🎭🎞️🍿
Religious programme in Samoan for the Seventh-day Adventist community in Porirua.
Reaching Out is a programme in Samoan for the Seventh-Day Adventist community in Porirua.
The Niuean Community programme is all about positively fostering and promoting aspects of the Niuean culture, language, and traditions, so that Niueans are unified in progress and prosperity.
Join Transformer DJ’s as they discuss the news, issues and current affairs that they are passionate about.
