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.

For Content-Makers

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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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.

Latest News

CAMA calls for stronger protections for Community Access Media in media reform proposals

CAMA urges policy makers not to undermine our role in proposed media reforms

CAMA newsletter: Summer 2025

In the Summer 2025 newsletter, we share news from the sector, community notices, featured programmes, and more!

CAMA announces new 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

CAMA releases future-focussed five-year strategic plan and 2024 Annual Report.

Our latest podcasts

20-03-2025 16:02
Diversity Dispatch - Converse with me 🙂

Otago Access Radio

Miles once again tries (and fails) to talk for 26 minutes. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

20-03-2025 16:00
All Time Awesome Forgotten Tracks with David Walker - feat Marc Beasley - Keiko Matsui - Van Morrison - Shona Laing - 20-03-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.

20-03-2025 15:51
Punaaga Vagahau Niue 19 March

Wellington Access Radio

20-03-2025 15:30
Vibes from Africa 19 March

Wellington Access Radio

20-03-2025 15:24
Local Culture 19 March

Wellington Access Radio

20-03-2025 15:04
Tiare Taina 19 March

Wellington Access Radio

20-03-2025 15:00
AstroChats - Episode 2 - Bruce chats with Graham Palmer - Astro Photographer - 20-03-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Bruce Ngataierua who is the Director at the Holt Planetarium hosts AstroChats where he summarizes what’s in the night sky for the month and have a conversation with a guest on the how they got involved with Astronomy.

20-03-2025 14:45
A Sonic Youth episode 180 - Courtney Barnett

Free FM

Ep 180 is all about Australian indie superstar Courtney Barnett's 2015 debut album 'Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit'. It's now ten years old, so Oliver looks back on favourite tracks, including some live versions with some added gusto. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.

20-03-2025 14:30
Radius Fulton Residents' Show - 20-03-2025 - St Patricks Day Celebration

Otago Access Radio

St Patricks Day Celebration. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

20-03-2025 14:00
The Green Room - Nathan King + Marchfest 25

Fresh FM

Step into the Green Room – where musicians talk songwriting, touring, and the stories behind their music.

20-03-2025 14:00
Community Conversations - Mar 20 2025 - Playspace Whakatū with Justin Carter & Johny O'Donnell

Fresh FM

Ceara sits down with Justin Carter and Johny O'Donnell to discuss Playspace Wakatū, an innovative project with local iwi and council to codesign a playspace that is uniquely Whakatū and reflects the narrative of our region.

20-03-2025 14:00
Musical Confection Episode 634 - All Male Show

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A mixed bag of musical allsorts presented weekly by Ray Woodley, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

20-03-2025 13:00
The Voice Within - 20-03-2025

Free FM

The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.

20-03-2025 13:00
Breakfast - 20-03-2025 Featuring - The Drifters - The Bachelors - Bread and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Featuring - The Drifters - The Bachelors - Bread and more

20-03-2025 12:45
Real Life Stories That Change Lives - Mar 20 2025 ep30 - Transformative Power of Gratitude

Fresh FM

Harold tells his own real-life journey stories to give hope to the hopeless. His stories positively impact personal lives and businesses, and he prides himself on helping people discover who they are.

20-03-2025 12:00
Fighting Stigma - 20-03-2025

Free FM

Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

20-03-2025 12:00
Jazz Cafe - 20-03-2025 - Thilo Wolf Big Band

Otago Access Radio

Thilo Wolf Big Band This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

20-03-2025 12:00
Community News-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!

20-03-2025 11:30
Regular PBC broadcasts with news and music

Planet FM

Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces

20-03-2025 11:18
Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand, 16 March

Wellington Access Radio

Brought to you by the Wellington Branch of New Zealand's National Council of Women. Tune in to listen to vibrant interviews and debates about the issues affecting us and the opportunities there are to have a say.

20-03-2025 11:00
Teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita Episode 167 - The Divsions of Faith (Chapter 17, Verses 11-16)

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A short talk on the Bhagavad Gita, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

20-03-2025 10:23
Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents! - Gloria Medina and her amazing help working for Birthright

Plains FM 96.9

Gloria Medina is a social worker from Chilie at Birthright and helps alot of familys in need and is an amazing person

20-03-2025 10:00
Jordan Luck from The Exponents coming to the Kapiti Classic event at Southwards

Coast Access Radio

Paul was lucky enough to talk to one of our fav musician Jordan Luck with his Jordon Luck Band (ex Exponents), coming to the kapiti coast along with Dragon and Hello Sailor. And we have 2 tix to give away to our listeners.

20-03-2025 10:00
The Free Breakfast – Richard Wade - 20-03-2025

Free FM

Richard Wade talks about his book called I've Come This Far, How Can I Go? which was released this week, telling the story of his life in foster care, facing hardship and life with a disability, involving moments of hardship but also triumph. You can order the book by emailing wendyfarrownz@gmail.com

20-03-2025 10:00
Shakti Voices - Trailer

Otago Access Radio

20-03-2025 09:30
Hohepa Hawkes Bay - Bruno James - 20-03-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Showcasing a very rich experience, from how the Hōhepa community cares for people and planet, to innovation in their product range and the way they respond to the current issues affecting our community.

20-03-2025 09:00
OARsome Morning Show - 20-03-2025 - Are we seeing the collapse of US Constitutional order - Prof Andrew Geddis

Otago Access Radio

Are we seeing the collapse of US Constitutional order - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law says President Trump is smashing through the guardrails the at US Constitution is meant to place on Presidential power. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

20-03-2025 09:00
Girl Woman Athlete - Episode 16

Plains FM 96.9

Listen to another inspiring conversation with a woman about the role movement play's in her life.

20-03-2025 08:30
OARsome Morning Show - 20-03-2025 - Learning to skate with Dunedin Roller Derby - Rita Anguish

Otago Access Radio

Learning to skate with Dunedin Roller Derby - Rita Anguish from Dunedin Roller Derby says learn to skate sessions are back under way for 2025. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

20-03-2025 08:30
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Lynette Diaz

Plains FM 96.9

Bit sized interviews with local artists

20-03-2025 07:30
Country with Rita - Johnny and June Cash - Gene Autry - Tom T Hall and More - 20-03-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Country music from New Zealand and around the world

20-03-2025 07:00
Radio Without Pictures-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

An old-fashioned mixtape, volume 3 with 24 assorted tracks.

20-03-2025 07:00
Hola Southland-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.

20-03-2025 07:00
Share Box-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

Jean shares music that relaxes the soul and her thoughts about life and culture here in NZ.

20-03-2025 07:00
Angkrinkan Indonesia-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

Stefenpon Sitinjak is representing Indonesian culture in New Zealand, he wants to introduce and share new cultures to Southlanders Expect talk about food, culture, lifestyles and different perspectives!

20-03-2025 07:00
The Sanity Valve-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

Great music is like a sanity valve – it grounds you, soothes you, lifts you up or inspires you. In this on-hour fortnightly show Jago Byatt introduces his selection mostly British tracks that have inspired his interest over the last 50 years

20-03-2025 07:00
The Seventies Show-20-03-2025

Radio Southland

The Seventies Show, This is a new one-hour weekly music show hosted by Terry Toner.

19-03-2025 23:00
Irish Current Affairs

Planet FM

Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.

19-03-2025 22:00
The Paleface Parabola - 19-03-2025

Free FM

Caper 167 - rip snortin, rootin tootin, hi falutin fun! And I’m the show’s most severe critic, believe you me. While it’s true that the world in 2025 is in a bad condition, I’m tired of hearing about it. The Mystery Man and I propose the following strategy - dance the mess around with us live in the Free FM music zone at 10pm Wednesday night or park your wagon at one of our podcast portals during the week of which revelation comes by seeking the Paleface Parabola Facebook page which contains the map to our 1:58 minute treasure. A Parabola is the quest from which we return changed yet essentially the same. It’s the weekly opening of the Rock and Roll history books with twists from 7,000 miles away.

19-03-2025 22:00
The Joy Jam Episode 183 - THE JOY OF RECOVERY w/ Gina

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This Week: Maree interviews Gina who has a courageous journey with an addiction to Methamphetamine. This is her story and joy to recovery.

19-03-2025 21:20
Sri Lankan Current Affairs

Planet FM

Janma Bhoomi aims to keep Singhalese in touch with their motherland and educate the younger generation born here about the history and nature of Sri Lanka

19-03-2025 21:00
Speak Up Kōrerotia - Celebrating the Samoa Citizenship Act 2024 Amendment

Plains FM 96.9

Guests Tofilau Nina Kirifi-Alai, Poalaga Selma Scott and Riki Welsh discuss campaigning for the 2024 Amendment to the Samoa Citizenship Act, which reinstated New Zealand citizenship for Samoans born during the period Samoa was a protectorate of New Zealand.

19-03-2025 20:10
Niue Health

Planet FM

Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.

19-03-2025 20:00
Local Heritage Month Episode 03 - Josh Reid: 'Industrial Relations and Pacifism in the Manawatu Flax Trade'

Manawatu Peoples Radio

PhD student Josh Reid examines the influence of Christian pacifism and the Māori peace movement on the flax industry’s trade union and its commitment to pacifist ideals. Topics explored include the union’s impact on the labour movement and the formation of the first Labour government in 1935; the influence of flax trade unionists on pacifist activities during WW2 and how the government reacted to this rebellion. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.

19-03-2025 20:00
Sathsara Rāwa - 19-03-2025 - 161

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

19-03-2025 20:00
Namasthe Kerala - Episode 83

Plains FM 96.9

Movie review, property seminar, CKA, events, christchurch

19-03-2025 20:00
The Brent Rule Show - Brent Plays tracks from the 50's - Part 2 - 19-03-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Songs and Artists from across the decades

19-03-2025 19:35
Niuean Community Catch-up

Planet FM

Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour

19-03-2025 19:00
Radio Toranj NZ - Episode 238

Plains FM 96.9

Persian culture and information for Persian immigrants in Farsi language

19-03-2025 18:30
African Renaissance - Current, Lit and African

Plains FM 96.9

This episode features music by young trending artists as the African sound continues to evolve and explore different genres but also keeping that African authenticity

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