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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Otago Access Radio
An interview with Yoga Venkat from Yoga The Explorer, a new podcast on OAR FM Youth Zone - adventure into the world of science! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Radio Hawkes Bay
Musical theatre songs and the stories behind them
Free FM
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
Access Radio Taranaki
Bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Radius Heatherlea Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications. Best of 2025, Part 4.
The Mahamantra. This show describes the many important qualities of the Mahamantra and how it is a gift of grace from God to fast track the liberation of the living entities in the material world.
Our Mundane Senses. The senses and the mind are either your best friend or best enemy. In this show we teach how to see for yourself the difference and how to bring them under your control for your own best interest. Thank you and Gary for the support over the holiday period.
Fresh FM
Shannon Cassidy returns to Fresh FM to put a spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians, with loads of local content and information.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
Awareness of Peri Menopause and Menopause has increased, thankfully and in today’s episode Tracey replays an interview she had last year with Petra Bagust ahead of her show “Hot Mess” with Nikki Bezant that promoted conversation around what was once known as “The Change”.
Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
Hearth Tales invites you to bask in the warm glow of creativity. Join Rich McCoy as he listens to the tales of artists, makers, creative souls and those that love them.
Featuring The Piglets - Mi-Sex - John Hanlon and more
An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
In the 1990s, Cawthron’s Aquaculture Park began with Henry Kaspar’s vision, converting a small oyster hatchery into a research facility. The installation of a polythene pond liner, deployed by surprised volunteers in minutes rather than hours, turned out to be a good omen. The mussel breeding program initially struggled with highly labor-intensive batch rearing. SwItching to a continuous-flow system proved critical for scaling production efficiently.
Kia ora and Vanakkam! I'm your friend Yoga, host of Yoga The Explorer on OAR FM Youth Zone. If you are curious about science, excited by technology and passionated about the future of youth, join us as we explore big ideas on Spotify, Apple Podcast and oar.org.nz. Stay curious and let's explore more together, right here on Yoga The Explorer.
Advancing, supporting and protecting the welfare and well being of older people.
From a cheeky bin chicken to learning how to care for nature, and dreaming about the future, this episode of Tamariki Tales is full of little wonders. Bin Chicken, Tidy, and When I Grow Up are stories that celebrate curiosity, everyday moments, and big imaginations. Perfect for tamariki who love animals, asking questions, and imagining what they might do when they are all grown up.
Plains Media
Nina talks with us about her experience founding Tagata Moana and the learning that took place prior to this in order for a STEAM organization that works with Pacifica to provide learning for others. We hear how Nina views herself and the spaces she's passionate about, the future of our city as led by the knowledge and experience that she holds. As we come into the new year, we finish with a challenge for listeners.
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.
Bit sized interviews with local artists
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
Radio Southland
Knight-Life is a weekly history chat show hosted by Nick, Sean, and George from the Medieval Society, diving into the past and sharing updates on the club’s latest antics.
Choros, chorinhos, samba e verao. Jorge ben, Leonardo Brasilino, Clara Nunes, Radames Gnatali, Jose Menezes and more! Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio.
Spiritual nourishment from God's word. A pleasant hour of thought-provoking words for enriching the soul, accompanied by a beautiful selection of acapella Gospel songs.
Coast Access Radio
Suszie talks with Arjun about Quick Brown Fox and coffee liqueurs. Join host Suzie Carrig as she "travels" the country talking to passionate and knowledgeable craftspeople about their unique stories in the fascinating world of distilling.
Being as this is the first show for 2026, I’ve started with a delightful song about the ‘First Day of the Year‘ from Joe Newberry, after some rather contemporary picking from 1972 from the HCBB. That’s followed by some of the earliest bluegrass from Flatt & Scruggs, a great song from Kathy Barwick & Mary Gibbons, and music from the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys and Rhonda Vincent. JD Crowe and the Kentucky Mountain Boys play a couple of tunes, and Laurie Lewis gives us a rather different version of the race between Molly & Tenbrooks. The Hamilton County Bluegrass Band take us ‘Down To The Hall On Saturday Night’, and John Reischman rounds out the show with an original song and an original instrumental. Bluegrass at its most diverse.
Join Tony Tomorrow as he explores the local scene, local people and local music around Nelson in the past, present and future. With a little bit of randomness mixed in.
Take time out of your day to feel the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of this meditative practice
Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe.
Reggae Songs About Jah Sun Shine
opera music
Welcome to The Power Within the Storm, I’m Wayne Forrest. Today, I’m joined by playwright, actor, and suicide-prevention advocate Rob Mokaraka. Rob shares his powerful journey from deep trauma and a near-fatal mental health crisis to healing, purpose, and service. Through his therapeutic performances and wellbeing framework, Rob shows how vulnerability, emotional literacy, and real support can save lives. This episode is an invitation to heal, to feel, and to find strength in authenticity.
Someone once told me "Kids don't care about how much you know, until they know how much you care!" On today’s episode, I have a chat with an incredible young 'caring' woman named Petra, who felt the call to travel from the cold snowy mountains of the South Island of New Zealand to the vast, rugged, very hot, desert-wilderness known as the Kimberley Region, situated in the far north of Western Australia. There she met some kids... There are all kinds of people in all kinds of places, that desperately need love and hope. Many in this region, sadly, have very limited access to mental health care and it has one of the worst suicide rates in the entire world! Petra shares about what her and her very small team of fellow volunteers rocked up to, as well as the incredible transformation that happened, within just a few short days and what the strategies were, to enable love to be received and then shared...She also shares of the "God Who Provides," as she trusted for the $7,500 that was needed to arrive in just one week, so that flights could be booked for such a trip! Let hope arise and faith be fueled in your heart as you tune in to this episode. May you be encouraged that you are never too far away, for God to reach ... you! Also be encouraged by a great track from Mercy Me, a heart and soul sound from a young Filipino-Norwegian plus our local Nelsonian, Joy from the band "Home Sweet Homies" with her song, "Beautiful." Thanks for listening x April May.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A show of Chinese-language radio show in 3 parts, in both Mandarin and Cantonese, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
427 - New Year Resolutions Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
In this one hour episode of the podcast, we reflect on our insightful conversations with our incredibly talented and generous guests. We share some standout moments, lessons learned and how each of our chats enriched our year.
Join Martina from Blue Petal for a Gentle Herbal Re-set to kick off the new year in a kind way. We start with The Body Fix, using cooling Carminatives and mineral-rich tonics like Nettle to ease post-holiday bloating and support your filtering organs. Then, we transition to The Mind Fix, using invigorating Rosemary and calming nervines like Passionflower to clear mental fog and set clear, sustained intentions for a successful year.
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
Wishing you all very Happy and a Prosperous New Year. Dhanurmasam is an auspicious month in the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated primarily by Hindus all over the world. It falls during the month of (December–January) and is dedicated to saint-poet Andal,she composed Thiruppavai,consistsisting of 30 devotional hymns that are sung in temples and homes during Dhanur Masam. This month is considered highly sacred, and it is a time for intense spiritual practice and devotion.Devotees wake up early, usually before dawn, homes are adorned with colorful kolams (decorative patterns) and engage in prayer, fasting, and rituals. Temples host special services,with delicious prasadam. The primary focus during this time is to seek God’s blessings for prosperity, spiritual growth, and overall well-being. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Peace with PK Broadcast on OAR FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
Local legend, national treasure, awesome actor, and award-winning screenwriter Megan Goldsman is back in the country and in for a chat on That's the Ticket!
Live reports from Punjab, current events, community news and Bhangra beats.
Viv reads a story about Mr Gum and the Chrystals and a windmill 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.
