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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Fresh FM
LGBTQIA+ radio. Music by us and for us, because representation matters and so do the songs that shape us. Today: Aotearoa music 2025.
Radio Hawkes Bay
An hour of happy, groovy tune to get your ears flapping and your toe tapping.
Otago Access Radio
Episode 14 is here with a full Christmas special! Sakuya, Christopher, Bri, and Sacha kick things off with favourite Christmas movies before jumping into Finish That Lyric: Christmas Edition. Then it’s Two Truths & a Lie, with some surprising festive truths. Santa’s Mystery Box brings blindfolded chaos, and Would You Rather: Christmas Edition finishes things off with tough holiday choices. A fun, festive mix of laughs and games—perfect for the season! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Christmas Show 2025 Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
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.
Free FM
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
Content first aired on Fresh FM, Amplifying the People of Te Tauihu, The Top of the South. A member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freshfm.co.nz
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.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Plains Media
A show made by and for the clients at SkillWise
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Coast Access Radio
Margot answers listeners' questions. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice.
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
David Poultney - Christmas Day. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
The Foundations Team has prepared a mix of music and Scripture readings for Christmas day.
Bit sized interviews with local artists
oin us for one final Christmas story as we wrap up the season with warmth, wonder, and holiday cheer.
Radio Southland
🎙️✨ ¡Bienvenidos a Hola Southland! Andrea te trae lo mejor de Southland e Invercargill: eventos, historia y cultura, ¡todo en español! 🇪🇸💬 Con humor, energía y mucho corazón, descubre lo que hace especial a esta región del sur. 🌄🎶 ¡No te pierdas este viaje por el alma de Southland!
🎙✨ 在忙碌的一天中寻找片刻宁静？Jean 为你带来放松时光！ 她精选舒缓的音乐，并分享她对新西兰生活与文化的真挚感悟。🌿💭 无论是放松还是寻找灵感，这里都是你的好去处。
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!
The Seventies Show, This is a new one-hour weekly music show hosted by Terry Toner.
🎄 It’s a Seventies Show Christmas Special! Join Terry as he fills the airwaves with festive favourites from the 70s, disco Christmas tracks, rock’n’roll holiday hits, and all the retro cheer you need to get into the spirit. Tune in, pour a cuppa, and enjoy the season in true seventies style! ✨🎶 #TheSeventiesShow #ChristmasSpecial #RadioSouthland
Eclectica is the music show that throws the rulebook out the window. No genre limits. No safe playlists. Just pure musical unpredictability — exactly how radio should be.
Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.
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
Access Radio Taranaki
Patricia Grace (Ngāti Toa, Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa) is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most influential writers, known for her lyrical, understated storytelling that captures the richness of Māori life and identity. Her short story The Bird Child follows a young girl who becomes enchanted by a newborn baby she imagines as a “bird child,” viewing him with wonder while subtly revealing the family’s everyday tensions. Together, Grace’s distinctive voice and the story’s gentle, child-centred perspective highlight themes of innocence, imagination and the quiet complexities of whānau life. Today we hear an extract from this story.
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
Pat B's UTI
Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.
A collection of excerpts from "Versions Tuaono". This week: "The Scapegoat" by Belinda Diepenheim, "Small Town/Vibes" by Sam Wyss, "Craving That Homely Feeling" by Julia Pratt, and "Dog Biscuit" by Micaela Hallam. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Songs and Artists from across the decades
Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour
Welcome to Santa’s secret mixtape, filled with Christmas songs you won't normally hear on the radio! Join Taryn as she dives into a stash of oddball Christmas tunes, unwraps some misfits, and pulls a few unexpected bangers out of the stocking. This cheeky Christmas Eve special is soaked in festive chaos, sprinkled with tinsel, and absolutely ready to be the soundtrack for your late-night wrapping marathon. Press play, pour something merry, and let these delightfully unhinged Christmas tunes carry you through the last-minute mayhem.
Merry Christmas and a Happy 2026 from The African Renaissance Team! This playlist is a mixed line up of festive tunes from a variety of artists including Chillmaster, Jah Prazah, Winky D, Awilo Longomba, JzyNo among others.
Celebrating the rich history of Tamil language and literature
The Egyptian Twins Ali and Ammar will share their success stories during their journey to New Zealand, how their lives transformed from spoiled teenagers to independent individuals, and how they successfully balanced their studies and work, with one of them holding two jobs alongside their academic achievements and they will going to engineering college to achieve their dreams.
Bienvenidos a todos! Welcome to a show that brings together the best of Latin American and Kiwi culture. Cecilia covers it all, with hot tips, guest interviews with Latin Kiwis here and abroad, and advice to help you live your best life in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Join a young sapphic inter-racial couple navigate the soundwaves of forming a new band, learning new musical skills, and share their new ideas for their upcoming album ‘Normal Formalities’.
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
An interview with Youth Worker Brianna Le on Greater Green Island Community Network Youth Action Group - their podcast has won the Youth Category at the Air Awards! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
Mawera Karetai and Samuel Mann celebrate Christmas with a discussion of the year that was. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Oliver takes a look at 'Holo Boy', the new record from Nate Amos' project This Is Lorelei. Then, a collection of alternative Xmas tracks, including a set from the 'Psych-Out Christmas' record. 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.
Lorenzo helps listeners identify health issues and provides information on where you can go for help. An outreach of the P.I. Health and Welfare group.
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. The Best of 2025, Part 2.
