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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Radio Hawkes Bay
The Best of the Blues
Coast Access Radio
This episode of the Workers’ Educational Association highlights the strong community response to recent seminars and the Readers and Writers series, while looking ahead to a new lineup of upcoming events across the Kapiti Coast. Topics include aging and vaccination research, promoting human rights in New Zealand and internationally, advances in cervical cancer prevention, and a powerful discussion on poetry and giving voice to underrepresented communities. The programme also covers the final Readers and Writers session exploring Te Rauparaha and the women who signed the Treaty of Waitangi, alongside updates on future language and education opportunities through the WEA. We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life. 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
Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
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.
Arrow FM
A peaceful society for all.
Caleb and his friends talk movies, books, current events and future stuff. Expect 'Out of this World' topics!
Wellington Access Radio
The young people from Spectrum Care, and what matters to them!
Plains Media
Join Vivian and Julia for more bi-lingual family fun!
Free FM
Michelle Rae Trustee Tinder & Volunteering. An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Songs and stories from the golden age of radio for children of all ages
Radio Southland
Hosted by Courtney from South Alive, Stories from the South shines a light on the people, projects, and positive things happening across South Invercargill. From local initiatives to community voices, it is all about celebrating the stories that make this part of the city special.
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!
A korero with Tamariki from Te Wharekura o Arowhenua as they share their whakapapa and waiata
Lots of great Kiwi sounds in The Fluffy Slipper Lounge this week - something gooey, a former member of Blam Blam Blam has a new track and there are classics including a #1 from ‘87 and Southland music from ‘89 #TheFluffySlipperLounge #RadioSouthland
In this episode of Books Uncovered, Bella takes the lead while Holly visits the Melbourne Writers Festival. She explores a variety of mystery and thriller novels that blend genres, starting with the Hugo Award-winning biopunk fantasy The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. Bella discusses the unique detective dynamic in a world of biological horror and leviathans before moving into the atmospheric world of Irish noir. She reviews The Keeper by Tana French, the final book in the Cal Hooper trilogy, describing it as a slow-burn excavation of community secrets and rural decline in the Irish countryside. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
In this fourth episode find out what the security guard at the Liberty Bell said to Julie as he tapped her on the shoulder, and what Ron found himself eating in Peru that Julie wrote as the sound entry in her sensory diary that day in the Americas. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
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.
Music, news, drama, events and guests. Hear the latest events from Auckland's Romanian community.
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.
Russ Meyer's "Faster Pussycat, Kill! Kill!" (1965) might be the ur-example of a cult movie. Widely derided as trash on its release, it has been re-evaluated as a camp classic and is now regarded (amongst other things) as part of the weird overlap of Venn circles where the creator's thinly-disguised fetish (in this case enormous powerful women running amok) also leads to an oddly-empowering portrayal of feminine strength. This episode I'm joined by Erin Harrington, whose day job as an academic involves studying and discussing cinema and "paracinema", to talk about her abiding love for this gleefully incoherent piece of "lady kaiju" or possibly "garbage wuxia". Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
The Friday edition of Malayalam FM features original dramas and stories set to Malayalam music
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.
Samba Jazz, Soul Brasileiro, R&B e RAP Brasileiro com os seus grandes nomes ao longo de 5 décadas. Hyldon, Emílio Santiago, Eliana Pittman, Rael, Negra Li, Lino Krizz e muito mais no MPB Revista.
An hour of 80s music with Adam Claydon, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Attention Studies is a quick-spirited serial responding to a year of cultural observation. The rōpū of writers meet on a monthly basis, and a published outcome is developed following the hui. In this episode, a selection of texts from our first three issues are read by the authors Oscar Bannan, Josiah Morgan, Meg Doughty and Julieanna Preston. You can read the full issue as a pdf on our website or find a physical copy in the gallery.
Matthew plays his favorite songs and keeps you up to date with what he has been doing with his week.
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.
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia.
Get ready to be inspired. Empowered. Changed.
Stephen e Tânia dão mais dicas para quem está pensando em vir à NZ de forma segura. A magazine-style show featuring news, commentary and music from Brazil, plus discussions about life in New Zealand for ex-pat Brazilians living in the Waikato.
Rock music with a twist
Forgotten gems, surprising connections, and stories hidden behind the songs. It's the music you love to hear...
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Fresh FM
Join Matilda on the Enough Project, as she creates space for honest, relatable conversations about mental health in a rapidly changing, unstable world.
Dropping some minimal techno to go back to the roots, as its a good way to end off a fun journey with you guys. I'm not making more episodes for ABSCONDITUM, and I will take a hiatus as well. I may come back, but most likely not for music-related things.
A rundown of local sports results with Brian and Aaron, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Christian thoughts and music, presented by Neville Stevenson on behalf of the Riverbend Bible Church
Dr Zac McIvor chats with Dr Barb about public and community archaeology and principles of empowering others on managing, researching, understanding their own heritage through archaeology. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Creating safe and healthy family relationships
Mark Manson creates a soundscape of music and the random. Occasionally he is joined by locals and other guests to talk about an eclectic mix of topics.
Learn more about the Compassionate Community initiative here in Hawke's Bay and meet some of the people behind it.
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
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.
Access Radio Taranaki
Start your day the right way with HeARTy Breakfast on Art FM, hosted by Bryan Vickery and Tracey Blake.
Kāpiti gears up for TechWeek, Levo shortlisted for The Post Gold Awards, Horowhenua Mayor has say on Local Government reform, Moon stirs the soul of Japanese artist Shigemitsu Ohashi, Innovative Coastal Protection Project underway at Raumati Beach and Council introducing new parking technology in Horowhenua. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.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
Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Anna Knight Alliance Party Candidate. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Information about local community events
News and current affairs in Tongan.
The second half of the 20th century was notable for popular and contemporary music of an enduring quality.
