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
Politics, religion, conversation, love, sex, ageing and addiction are all explored in Stephanie Johnson’s brilliant collection of short stories. Join Viv as she talks to Stephanie Johnson, one of New Zealand's most accomplished novelists and short story writers.
Free FM
Hannah Mooney gets the merriest and Meteorist chat just in time for Quiz-mas with returning guests Cian and James stopping by ahead of their Meteor Christmas Quiz Night Fundraiser.
Wellington Access Radio
This programme is a sharing and discussion of ideas, views, issues, and other important matters related to wellness and wellbeing from a holistic perspective.
Otago Access Radio
The history of Black Friday: How it became a global phenomenon. The dark Philadelphia history was largely forgotten, now it is replaced by the excitement of early Christmas shopping.Many countries with no Thanksgiving holiday - including India - adopted the Black Friday sale. Retailers offering huge discounts and deals and making it a big business. Consumers feel that they are really getting a good bargain and also helps to save money and time. Source: (India Today; Media). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
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.
Lydia gets meta about the podcast itself and being vulnerable in the public sphere. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In this episode, Aahana dives into her original poem Half a Person to talk about that very real feeling of being stuck between the comfort of home and the pull of growing into someone new. It’s all about warmth, cold, and the messy in-between space of figuring yourself out. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Fresh FM
Sick pigs and Christmas shopping
Radio Hawkes Bay
An insight into the mysteries of Dyslexia and other learning barriers offering practical solutions to help parents.
Access Radio Taranaki
Through My Veins They Run - is an intimate and evocative exhibition by emerging artist Donna Mann. Working in acrylics, Mann creates striking animal portraits that reflect her personal journey as a neurodivergent woman who has endured and survived challenging times. Donna's art is on display in our ARTspace gallery through December.
Is it a good idea to fess up that you have PD to your boss or prospective employer? What happens if you do and they discriminate against you? 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.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Women's health and well-being.
Darren Lapwood presents some of the best songs for speedway racing.
Plains Media
This week we meet Jonas, stand-up comedian, former Jehovah’s Witness, and goat-farmer living in Norway. Laugh along with the Cult Chat trio as they learn what it is that goats and worldly people have in common, and exactly how Jonas decides which parts of being in a cult are ok to joke about. This episode comes in advance of Jonas’ trip to New Zealand in January where he will be staging a peaceful protest at the Annual Jehovah's Witness convention and touring NZ with his Doomsday comedy show.
Sharing the love with Lynda Northcott. Explore some deep and meaningfuls with Lynda and myself, both of us have witnessed many incredible life changes as a result of healing/clearing old emotional wounds with love and compassion.
Music to satisfy the soul and the senses! Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
Stranded in Paradise is an historical music show based on the book of the same name by John Dix, and is a guide to the history of NZ Rock N Roll from 1955 through to 1988.
Health and safety on the job - I will be talking with Simon Schofield is a Professional Teaching Fellow employment law University of Auckland Law School 2Dec2025 Cory Bourne CTU advisor on health and safety About New Zealand's poor record on health and safety compared to Australia or UK and is the coalition government taking us back to pre-river mining catastrophe? We will also be talking about workplace harassment unfair dismissal and nondisclosure agreements. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Anna Jackson - 1:35 Peta Carey - 19:00 Emilie Brucets - 38:43
Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Arrow FM
Issues from a Sri Lankan youth perspective.
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
We explore further with Dr Glenda Wallace, a Neuropyschologist on the versatility of EMDR and the eight phases of therapy while unpacking the science of of EMDR. Glenda also shares with us self regulation tools like body scans and butterfly hug. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
What's above us in space and time. The wonders of our magnificent night sky, from antiquity to the very latest science and news.
A radio show and podcast first aired on Fresh FM, Radio by, for, and about Te Tauihu, The Top of the South. A member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freshfm.net and FreshFM.NZ on Facebook
The birth of John the Baptist, a Christmas Eve story and the story behind a Christmas Carol. Songs and Stories for children and everyone.
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
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.
The great songs from the great musicals
Featuring John Denver - The Fortunes - Nancy Sinatra and more
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
The Taieri Network - Taieri Network community connector Teresa Christie is handing over the reigns to Jean Bonner. They join Jeff for a conversation about the role and about what's coming up on the Taieri in the lead-up to Christmas. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Associate Prof Paula O'Kane previews a free public session titled Connecting Ageing Research with the Community, being presented by the Collaborations of Ageing Research Excellence (CARE) in conjunction with the NZ Association of Gerontology and Age Concern Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
"Today on Real Lives Raw Stories, I’m joined by Karen Hattaway — restaurateur and entrepreneur. But her story goes far deeper — as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she’s turned her experiences into purpose, guiding others through her philosophy C.R.E.A.M. — Courage, Resilience, Empowerment, Action, and Moving Forward. In this episode, Karen shares her journey, her inspirations, and the lessons that continue to empower her and those around her. Lets dive in "
Arina reflects on growth - after watching Stranger Things Season 5, and realising how grown up all the characters are now. She also talks about navigating when you outgrow people. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
The Southern Compass - Virginia Driver has created self-guided audio tours of some favourite southern spots, available via the VoiceMap app. 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.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
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.
What makes a sound guy grumpy? Thats is all you get for a discription this week. Oh wait, there is some great Southland songs this week too.
Join us as we discuss the importance of activating our voices and why we remain silent instead of speaking up.
