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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Wellington Access Radio
Tune in for a great mix of music and interviews with special guests.
Otago Access Radio
590 - Kind of Different Bubbles - Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai are joined by Amelia Burnett who brings her contribution for Coming Up For Air - her conversation with Teresa Poli. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Coast Access Radio
Masking involves adjusting behaviour, communication, and self-presentation to appear more typical or acceptable. For many neurodivergent adults, it develops early as a response to criticism, confusion, or rejection. While masking can demonstrate adaptability and awareness, it often carries emotional, cognitive, and physical costs over time. This episode explores masking through the lens of regulation, identity vs pathology, and recognising patterns. It examines the internal “moderator,” cognitive load, sensory processing strain, and burnout risk. Practical support strategies and accommodations are outlined for neurodivergent adults and for those in workplace, relationships, parenting, and leadership contexts. Thrival Coaching resources expand on understanding neurodivergence, voluntary learning, and practical support approaches that reduce strain while preserving autonomy and choice." This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
A weekly live broadcast from Massey University journalism students, offering a fresh take on the news
Access Radio Taranaki
Tune in for a celebration of womanhood. Join Tracey and friends each week for a podcast that delves into the world of modern women.
Free FM
Material Detachment Means Spiritual Advancement This program helps the Bhakti Yoga student to understand how he can gauge his own advancement in spiritual life by using the correct perspective given by the Spiritual master.
Desire is the Problem This show gives a clear understanding of how our desires impact our direction and advancement in spiritual life. How we control our desires has a serious impact upon our advancement both in this life and the next.
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
Plains Media
Atarau takes us through his experience of navigating leadership roles, governance, and a startup company in Ai. He shares what this means for him, and how he's found himself in these roles and what they mean for the future of Ōtautahi and beyond.
Repairing the Houses of Parliament. Saving the Red Squirrel. Potholes threaten the Bayeux Tapestry. Kids - too many vitamins? More DIY repairs nowadays. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. 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
Radio Hawkes Bay
Join Alysha, as she interviews and chats with various guests on everything to do with grief and dying.
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Planet FM
Inspiring stories, community voices, pageantry and events
An interview with Claire Hargest a local physiotherapist working at the Otago University who in 2025 went to the ECTRIMS conference in Barcelona and is talking about what she learnt there to help local people with MS. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Arrow FM
Insights across the musical spectrum.
Blighty tommies? What can be done? Well, simple things really - listen in and find out what you can do to help your crop this year, but better still, what can you do so next year is a bumper crop. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz 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
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen.
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Fresh FM
AA Meeting on Air is your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting, hosted by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
Last chance to enter the competition celebrating our birthday Name five guests who have been on the show, excluding Judge Julie and the Bailiff VIP tickets to Counting Crows concert in Auckland March 24. Email bridgzoneshuffle@gmail.com Judge Julie rules on a Pass out of turn when partner is actually the Dealer She gives some pointers on borderline comparable calls What bids can be made to give more precise meaning and less than an opening hand It a difficult decision to make Mr Jinn gets a session prize at the Hamilton Intermediate and Mt Albert Intermediate is his next destination Feedback on the monthly lists from Jack James and YOUTH players are hitting the summit in all bar one list Don’t forget to register on MYNZB to get direct emails for The Bridge Zone link and any other areas of interest to you – that’s the tip of the week Barry and Mereana talk about Lessons in Hamilton with 70 odd attendees And we take the lessons on the road to Paeroa in April See you at the tables
CANS FOR COFFEE! Two Fat Chefs - up until the 22nd of March 2026 - will swap a can of food for a coffee as part of a new initiative from fundraiser Top Up, run by Mal Bird. This initiative will see cans of food donated to Kapiti community organisations. For every can, another can will be donated by Star Fish Kapiti and PAK'nSAVE Kapiti. Catherine sits down with Mal in this interview to find out how this started. Two Fat Chefs are located on Marine Parade in Paraparaumu if you would like to swap your can of food for a coffee. Limit of one free coffee (with a can) per person per day. 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 program about mindfulness, meditations, EFT tapping and other tools to help guide you through not only difficult experiences such as trauma, anxiety and grief but also through the everyday ups and downs, challenges and changes of daily life
Camille welcomes Hinemoa Elder back to the show for a second conversation. In this episode, Hinemoa shares insights from her new book ARA and reflects on the experiences and influences that helped shape her into the guiding voice many people turn to while navigating life.
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Joanna Abraham Joseph - Artist Joanna Abraham Joseph returns to Dunedin with her exhibition Our Arboretum at Pea Sea Art, in Port Chalmers. Joseph has begun a residency with Eastwoodhill Arboretum, north of Gisborne. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
We chat with Robert from legendary Christchurch band The Bats about their upcoming Aotearoa tour, including their stop at Loons here in Ōtautahi, plus a look ahead to their upcoming album Corner coming up! A great kōrero with one of NZ’s most iconic acts.
Learn to Skate with Dunedin Roller Derby - Caitlin Lester aka Rita Anguish outlines the Dunedin Roller Derby Learn to Skate sessions starting at the Edgar Centre this weekend. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Die! Die! Die! front man Andrew Wilson has a new solo project call AW and a new album, The Nerve. He has put a great band together for two shows in Dunedin this weekend. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Race Relations Day - Dunedin Multi-Cultural Council President Andrew Rudolph and Peter Kesha preview Saturday's celebration of Race Relations Day, taking place at Toitū Otago Settlers Museum. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Jack interviews guests from different backgrounds.
Eclectica is the music show that throws the rulebook out the window. No genre limits. No safe playlists. Just pure musical unpredictability — exactly how radio should be.
Knight-Life is a weekly history chat show hosted by Nick, Sean, and George from the Medieval Society, diving into the past and sharing updates on the club’s latest antics.
Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio.
I’ve just returned from visiting old friends in Australia, and some of the music in this show includes recordings we made together back in the 1970’s, with Anne Kirkpatrick, and Country Sound. There’s also some ‘Irish’ items included, being as it’s St Patrick’s Day, including Hot Rize, Marian Burns, and Dublin band Whistle. And playing some classic bluegrass, the Earls Of Leicester, Larry Sparks, and the Trenwiths. A rather eclectic mix!
Take time out of your day to feel the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of this meditative practice
Todd Zaner highlights songs connected to APRA and the work of New Zealand songwriters. 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
Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe.
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