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
Revenge and Rabbit Holes is the latest adult novel from Kapiti Coast's award-winning author, Mandy Hager. She talks to Vivienne about this second book in the Chasing Ghosts mystery series.
Free FM
We got witchy, we get WINTEC and welcomed some musical theatre chat back onto TTT! Hannah Mooney is joined by a couple of cast members from the Wintec performing arts students upcoming production of The Witches of Eastwick.
An enjoyable weekly story time, read by Viv Bailey. Viv takes the listener through a book of her choice designed for the young and young at heart.
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
Otago Access Radio
Join me and Penelope Hare as we talk about The Globe's new upcoming pantomime, Alice in Wonderland! As director, Penelope will share her experience bringing everything together for the stage. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Radio Hawkes Bay
Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together
Fresh FM
50 years since Franco died and COP31 outcomes
Plains Media
"Join us in a great conversation with Helen Osborne, the Property Lead of Te Whare Waiutuutu Kate Sheppard House Museum. She shares insights into her career, Kate Sheppard’s life, the significance of the historic home and gardens, and what museum visitors can discover about Aotearoa’s suffrage story. "
Access Radio Taranaki
In this episode of Herbal Wisdom, Martina from Blue Petal explores The Art of Simple Living – Nature as Our Teacher. Through stories from the garden, gentle reflections, and practical herbal wisdom, discover how slowing down, paying attention, and connecting with the natural world can bring balance, creativity, and peace into daily life.
Is honesty the best policy when it comes to opening up to others about your diagnosis? And can you deal with the whispers of sympathy? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Arrow FM
Pleasure gardens.
Nothing to see here. Really.
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Sharing the love with Anthea Carr. I have said it before, and I’m saying it again! When you find a career you love, you’ll never “work” a day in your life! I love how Anthea has been able to use her passion and life skills combined to help so many others find a healthy balance between what we eat, and why!
Exploring the tension between the spiritual and the secular in music, plus more! Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
Josie Shapiro - 3:00 Min Philip Garnock Jones - 20:06 Olivia McCord - 40:28
Interesting people from our community and across NZ share their stories
Myrtle rust has been found in NZ since 2017 and Nga Manu have some advice on how to spot it and what to do if you find it - note - until you know what to do with it do nothing - this pathogen is airborne. You can report it to BioSecurity NZ, MPI and NZ Plant conservation network. Myrtle rust is a serious plant pathogen that impacts New Zealand taonga native species such as pōhutukawa, mānuka, kānuka, rātā, swamp maire and ramarama. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow speaks to Penny about being relected and some great awards that have been won by locals at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Learn more about EMDR— Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing — a powerful, science-backed technique that helps the brain and body reprocess painful experiences so they can finally let go. Dr Glenda is a UK trained Clinical Neuropsychologist, EMDR Case Consultant & Facilitator. Her work is deeply human — blending neuroscience, compassion, and hope to help people feel safe, seen, and whole again, from loss and burnout to childhood trauma and self-criticism. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting.
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
Let’s Talk Coffee and Everything In Between — that’s the name of my radio show and podcast, where great kōrero always starts with a good brew. This week in the studio I’m joined by the incredible Liva Falaniko from LivaF Creations. We dive into my favourite subject — coffee — and some of my go-to local hangouts. Our “in-between” conversations take us into the world of women in business, our journeys, our challenges, and our shared laughter. And if there’s one conclusion we both agree on? Raising children is the toughest business of them all. Bingo Bango, folks!
The great songs from the great musicals
Featuring Luv - Don McLean - The Who and more
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
Friday night fun with a mixture of presenters to keep you entertained on a Friday evening
Joanna Kearney: Team leader of the Bishop’s pastoral team for the Diocese. Discusses the fantastic work that her team undertakes as a result of the annual distribution made to the Bishop each year from the CDF. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change.
In part one of this wide ranging conversation Costa Botes describes his early life as an immigrant, the cinema that inspired him toward a career in film, how he made his first films and meeting Peter Jackson. Costa is also an accomplished musician and along the way we’ll listen to some of his favourite songs as well as descriptions of his favourite films.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Hugh chats to Dan Brown, possibly the hardest-working man in Manawatū music, about the new Polaroids of Polarbears album "Coriander", its very specific release mode, and the nature of making music in the Manawatū. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Alzheimers Otago funding - Alzheimers Otago manager Antoinette McLean is seeking urgent funding support to enable services in the Queenstown Lakes district to be maintained. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Radio Southland
This week Tom talks about what we see vs what we hear, well Tom just blabs on really. There is also the new song from Hoodaki too. Oops, Tom left the dishwasher going and its audible!
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.
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Peter presents a taste of the sixties with the best of sixties music. It's simply sensational!
Join us as we discuss owning our desires and daring to believe in ourselves.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
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.
Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
A weekly programme about Muslim faith, culture, and social activities
Listen in to hear Eden talk about some events she has recently been to, how did they go for her? Did she get any PB in her events, and what else is happening in her life that’s exciting! Also see how she’s feeling in the lead up to her special Olympics games happening next month!!
Music and conversation for the Nepalese community in Canterbury
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.
