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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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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Latest News

CAMA welcomes new National Representative

Ceara McAuliffe-Bickerton brings innovation, collaboration, and sector experience CAMA leadership.

Community Access Media 2025 Snapshot released

Annual CAMA Snapshot reveals growing reach, resilience, and community connection.

MPR and Manawatū Storytellers Collective sign MOU to launch local audiobook initiative

Manawatū People’s Radio and Manawatū Storytellers Collective partner to produce local audiobooks.

Our latest podcasts

13-12-2025 14:00
Dynamic Deep Cuts - Episode 1 - Featuring Black Sabbath - Van Morrison - Hot Chocolate and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Dynamic Deep Cuts showcases popular bands and their underrated tracks

13-12-2025 13:00
13-12-2025 - South Dunedin Library

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

13-12-2025 12:01
We Are One - 13-12-2025

Arrow FM

A peaceful society for all.

13-12-2025 12:00
39 - Summer Reads

Otago Access Radio

Books for sipping upon while you're basking in the sun. We chat about authors S.A Cosby, Ingrid Horrocks, Uketsu, Tina Makereti and Miranda July. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

13-12-2025 11:45
Sports Weekender

Planet FM

From grassroots to international, Eamon covers it all. Here's your weekly fix of commentary and coverage, featuring local legends, full-time fans and dedicated sideliners.

13-12-2025 10:00
Rise Up Maranga, (R.U.M)! 13-12-2025

Wellington Access Radio

The young people from Spectrum Care, and what matters to them!

13-12-2025 09:30
Spin Me A Tale! - Avis and the Promise of Dragons - Episode 7

Plains Media

Tessa Trolove reads Healther McQuillan's latest book Avis and The Promise of Dragons. Published by Ahoy! An imprint of the Cuba Press.

13-12-2025 09:00
Connect With Community Waikato - 13-12-2025

Free FM

Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand

13-12-2025 09:00
Chatterboxes - fun stuff and special guests

Radio Hawkes Bay

Stories for Kids of all ages

13-12-2025 08:00
Kidnappers Kidz - Featuring - Snow White and the Seven Dwarves - The Frog Prince and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Songs and stories from the golden age of radio for children of all ages

13-12-2025 07:00
Stories From The South-13-12-2025

Radio Southland

Catch the crew from South Alive in Invercargill as they keep you up to date with the many things happening in this special part of our city

13-12-2025 07:00
The Weekend Kicker-13-12-2025

Radio Southland

The Weekend Kicker is your go-to show for the latest sports and community updates, insightful analysis, and thrilling game highlights that fuel your sports passion!

13-12-2025 07:00
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge-13-12-2025

Radio Southland

The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week gets into the festive mood looking at events on in the community and even spinning in an old Christmas track you might never have heard

12-12-2025 22:00
Metalheads 12-12-2025 - Tommy Gun, Death Dealer, Kiwi metal

Manawatu Peoples Radio

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

12-12-2025 22:00
Hormonal - Vibing Gary Payinda energy

Radio Hawkes Bay

Mid-Life women - Life in your 50's. What it is like to be hormonal women in Aoteoroa New Zealand

12-12-2025 21:30
Romanian current & community affairs

Planet FM

Music, news, drama, events and guests. Hear the latest events from Auckland's Romanian community.

12-12-2025 21:04
60s Nostalgia - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

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.

12-12-2025 21:00
Reserved Recommendations Episode 85 - Elana Levin and John Cecil (Ska)

Manawatu Peoples Radio

Admittedly, I love me a novelty instrumental cover (ask me about my surf rock habit) but I've never really understood the cringe that greets the mention of ska music. Part of this is probably being a kiwi - we have a different relationship with the pop-punk side of ska music than Americans do - but I've always felt like people who didn't appreciate the genre just hadn't found the good stuff yet. Elana and John (last heard on the Hair Metal episode) return to the show to give me an American perspective, and we chat about the high points of ska and how to find your way in as a newcomer. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

12-12-2025 20:25
Malayalam FM: Fridays

Planet FM

The Friday edition of Malayalam FM features original dramas and stories set to Malayalam music

12-12-2025 20:04
Friday Night Blues - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

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.

12-12-2025 20:00
Polish Waves - Heritage - At Polish Chistmas Table

Plains Media

In December we sat at a traditional Polish Christmas Table and talked about Polish Christmas Eve traditions - decorations, preparations, food and good memories! All of it with beautiful Carols to enhance the ambience of Christmas Joy! Merry Christmas! Wesolych Swiat!

12-12-2025 20:00
Matthew's Favourites - Christmas time faves

Radio Hawkes Bay

Matthew plays his favorite songs and keeps you up to date with what he has been doing with his week.

12-12-2025 19:20
Events here and in Nepal

Planet FM

The show is a weekly get-together of the Nepalese community with updates on local and international events concerning Nepalese, as well as nostalgic and new music.

12-12-2025 19:04
Pike River - 7th December

Wellington Access Radio

12-12-2025 18:06
A Meaningful Life - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

Get ready to be inspired. Empowered. Changed.

12-12-2025 18:00
Afternoon Delights with Tony Reed - Together Again!

Coast Access Radio

Tony introduces a further selection of duets from his CD collection In Afternoon Delights Tony presents a range of music and composers that will interest those who enjoy show tunes and classical music.

12-12-2025 18:00
Kia Ora Brazil - 12-12-25

Free FM

A técnica de enfermagem, manicure, vendedora de espetinho Cindy Oliveira conta a saga pra chegar à Nova Zelândia.

12-12-2025 17:30
Flat Out Pride - 12-12-2025

Free FM

Weekly LGBTQIA+ media from Hamilton NZ, made with support of NZ on Air and PROUDly part of CAMA Community Access Media Alliance - Fighting for your right to be on the radio and in the media since 1981

12-12-2025 17:30
Dean's Faves - Episode 252

Plains Media

Rock music with a twist

12-12-2025 17:00
The Mystery Music Box - Best selling UK singles from the 70's

Radio Hawkes Bay

Each week we play a themed music program.

12-12-2025 16:53
Samoan Community Radio - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

News, music and topical discussion from the Samoan community.

12-12-2025 16:30
Wrestling Roundup - 12-12-2025

Free FM

Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.

12-12-2025 16:00
21 - Chat with Zulqernain Uncle

Otago Access Radio

In this episode, Khirad talks with Zulqernain Uncle, a close family friend and a PhD researcher who recently travelled to the UK to present his work. They chat about his trips to different countries, life in New Zealand, and what he has learned from living and studying around the world. The episode also includes fun games, riddles, and a warm conversation about motivation, childhood advice, and the importance of kindness and curiosity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - https://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

12-12-2025 16:00
65 - Keep Safe With First Aid and Safety

Otago Access Radio

Today we’ll learn how to protect ourselves and others, explore some wild safety facts from New Zealand. Most injuries in New Zealand don’t happen on the road or at work — they happen right at home or in the community! According to ACC, in 2024, injuries at home and in the community made up a massive 66% of all injury claims. Sports and recreation caused 23%, work injuries 10%, and road crashes were less than 2%. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

12-12-2025 16:00
ABSCONDITUM - Garage Breaks

Plains Media

Another underground music selection selected for you by qvintvs_rex

12-12-2025 16:00
Folk On Sunday - Episode 1520 - Mel Green; Edge Hill Rounders; Leo Shannon & Sarah Kate Morgan and Beeston Methodist Church Choir

Radio Hawkes Bay

Featuring traditional folk songs that tell a story.

12-12-2025 15:40
Radio Viti Wairarapa - 14-12-2025

Arrow FM

Serving Wairarapa Fijian Communities.

12-12-2025 15:15
10 - Migrating Birds and Braided Rivers with Dr Ann Schlessmann

Otago Access Radio

Talking with Dr Ann Schlessmann about the challenges concerning internal migrating birds and braided rivers https://braidedrivers.org/rivers/ This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

12-12-2025 15:00
Sports Guide Episode 266

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A rundown of local sports results with Brian and Aaron, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.

12-12-2025 15:00
Fa'atauaina o Aiga - 12 Dec 2025

Plains Media

"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"

12-12-2025 15:00
The Exit Interview - Episode 6 - Kids Today

Radio Hawkes Bay

Everything employment law - from the first day to the last straw.

12-12-2025 13:41
ReCooper8 - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

ReCooper8 is hosted by Lucy Cooper and Katie Abbott and brings you great music, great conversation and great ideas! What's happening and exciting on the arts scene in South Wairarapa, with dynamic interviews, interplay and interaction. We're into music, too.

12-12-2025 13:30
30 - Wilt Chamberlain and Obi Wan Kenobi

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

12-12-2025 13:00
A Week of It - 12 December 2025

Coast Access Radio

Five men have been charged with murder, vehicle access to Waikawa Beach, Golf for Good tees off, Foxton Beach house fire, and the PGA Championship returns to Kapiti! A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.

12-12-2025 13:00
12-12-2025 - Show 121 - Do you mind if iLead? - Hannah Butson and Oak Roberts

Otago Access Radio

Show 121 - Do you mind if iLead? - Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Hannah Butson and Oak Roberts from iLead Dunedin This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

12-12-2025 13:00
12-12-2025

Otago Access Radio

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

12-12-2025 13:00
Easy Jazz with John Redman -12-12-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Easy Jazz - The Best of

12-12-2025 13:00
Best of British - Featuring Barry Ryan - The Rolling Stones - The Kinks and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Featuring Barry Ryan - The Rolling Stones - The Kinks and more

12-12-2025 12:37
Charlotte Flows - Am I Santa? A Festive Reflection on Gratitude and Saying Yes - 12-12-2025

Arrow FM

This week’s festive episode poses a playful question — am I Santa? — while exploring the joy and humour that come with the holiday season. It’s also a moment to acknowledge and give thanks to the many people who say “yes”, contribute generously, and help make community projects possible. A feel-good reflection on kindness, teamwork, and the spirit of giving.

12-12-2025 12:26
The O.J Variety Comedy Hour with Olaf and Jackson 11-12-2025

Wellington Access Radio

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