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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Access Radio Taranaki
Before the yapping starts, the stories go deep, and the vibes start rolling, it’s time to meet the voices behind Island Echoes. In this first episode, Jorja, Faith and Angelina pull up for a fun, honest yarn about who they are, where they’re from, and how the Lalaga Youth Ambassadors came to be. Expect laughs, big energy, and real talk about culture, creativity, friendship, and what it’s like being young, Pasifika, and proudly yourself in Ngāmotu. Press play, tune in and ride the wave!
Free FM
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. The Memoria Sanctum offers a calming reprieve from the terrors that lie beyond Artifora’s veil, and Magnus, Amadeus and Tanwen, newly freed from a Dweller’s trap, are keen to take advantage of its wonders! Meat-Onna-Stick! Hot Baths! Fast- travelling news of zombies rising from the swamps in Magnus’ hometown! Oh dear. Looks like they won’t be able to take advantage of their holiday after all… It’s all work and no play for our heroes! Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild.
Plains Media
The youth has just returned from the annual 5 day Abel Tasman tramp. They share experiences of their favourite moments, challenges, tribute to the fallens and advice for future youth. Guests: Zoe, Elijah, Bridie, Jeffery
Radio Hawkes Bay
Bruce features some of the great songs from some of the great movies
Coast Access Radio
A chat with Amanda and Kay about the fantastic work the centre does teaching the next generation of musicians This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Otago Access Radio
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Arrow FM
The Tabernacle and tent stories. Songs and Stories for children and everyone.
Wellington Access Radio
A programme in Sinhala and English for the Sri Lankan community living in New Zealand. Tune in fortnightly on Sunday 7.30-8pm for current news and information. Sponsored by the United Sri Lanka Association Inc
In this program Bill Southworth talks with Rachel Brooking, a local Labour MP. Rachel entered Parliament as a List MP in 2020 and was then elected as a member for Dunedin in 2023. She's a former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries and Food Safety. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world
The art and science of living well.
Wayne Mowat plays music "too good to be forgotten"
Christian news, views and thoughts.
Information about local community events
God's message and music in a Cook Island language
Cook brings the Cook Islands language, culture and news into our living rooms every week for 5 hours
Kiwi music - the Best Of
Lively conversations and a rich musical journey.
In this episode, hosts Brian, Clara and Alina sat down with their special guest, Reyna, from Indonesia. Reyna talk about growing up in Jakarta, getting her dream job as a flight attendant and the culture shocks she experienced as she moved from Singapore, Japan and New Zealand. Reyna, is a long time yoga practitioner who eventually fulfilled her hidden dream of becoming a yoga teacher and is now leading classes at REVA yoga here in New Plymouth. Her message to those making themselves at home in new places is to 'be kind' and 'be yourself' to attract positivity.
Another classic bunch of tracks in this visit to The Groove Yard. We have two dollops of Motown, The Cure, Joy Division, some Reggae, some Brum Beat, and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
Kirsty Muir – Events and Communications Officer within the Bishop’s pastoral team. Discusses the inspiring and diverse events happening within the Hamilton Diocese, as well as the many communication channels designed to inform the community about ongoing activities and ways to get involved. 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.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
In this episode Brent and Helen unpack the last two steps along the Eightfold Path, Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration. They share thoughts and insights on the challenges of being present and maintaining focus with a mind unused to stillness. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
The west coast of the South Island was visited recently by Morris and his friend Lester Ransfield as they undertook a journey to explore local Ponamu. Lester whakapapa’s to the rohe and brought Morris along to learn and discover about this beautiful taonga.
Join Tracey at the The Stage Door thanks to BSeen Media as she chats with Andy Spindler, one of the Directors for the New Plymouth Operatic Society’s production of The 100 - History Re-imagined. We hear all about the concept for the show and how you can be a part of it! Head to their website at www.npos.co.nz or their Facebook page for more info. Tracey also catches up with Country Music performer Jake Whittaker, who is performing this coming weekend at Stratford District Council - Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Whakaahurangi's Summer Nights Concert.
Services provided by and how to access CAB.
1934 Gale. 1977 Flood. 1950 Belmont Fire.
Featuring Freda Payne - Lee Marvin - Stamford Bridge and more
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Wrier, poet and editor Jackson previews the upcoming Dunedin launch of the NZ Poetry Society 2025 anthology There Are Rabbits Here, to be held at Moons on 29 January. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Inspired by a listener - I kick off with a Velvets cover, a selection of Them covers, and more! Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
Meet the “masks” of abuse—Charmer, Critic, Tyrant, Sensitive, Enforcer, Martyr, Reaper, Excuser—and learn to spot the pattern behind them: control.
Arts practitioners from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond discuss their work, their journeys and those important issues that affect us all. 90 minutes of frank, open discussion, great music, inspiring thoughts and fascinating projects!
Manawatu Peoples Radio
This week: Kate Bush, Metallica, Modern Talking, Michael Jackson, and more!
Albert Chan presents musical classics from the 1930’s to the 70’s. Vinyl Revival is full of nostalgia, rarities and rich in information about artists and their music.
Fresh FM
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
Gospel songs and messages from the Holy Scripture, in Tagalog Cebuano and English.
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Expert advice and support on how to thrive in the Senior years.
A religious programme for the Christian Orthodox community and all those interested in Orthodoxy. The programme covers spiritual discussions, readings, hymns and notices.
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
The programme is mostly spoken in Croatian and is filled with music, news, and current events from within the Croatian community in Wellington and around the world. Sponsored by the Croatian Cultural Society of Wellington.
