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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Free FM
You know what TTT needs? More Mooneys! Hannah has her sister, Dr Missy Mooney, in to talk arts, academia, and wrap up 2025
Coast Access Radio
The story continues. 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.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A radio show and podcast from Unions Manawatū looking at union activities and issues around the region, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Otago Access Radio
Ever wondered how stories make it to the stage? What does it take to become a playwright? Today I am joined by Allison Horsley from Playmarket to answer these questions! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
Voice of Aroha is an inclusive platform representing the voices of a variety of communities and their perspectives on many topics. This programme is run by a diverse group of former refugees in Wellington, with support from the local community.
Plains Media
In our final episode of 2025, Charlotte shares her journey into law. From a love of reading and doubts in the first year of uni, to internships and real world practice, reflecting on growth, resilience and lessons learned along the way.
An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
Discussing the mental mind games we play with ourselves, and how other people perceive the cause of our issues. 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.
Arrow FM
Pleasure gardens.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Fresh FM
Darren Lapwood presents some of the best songs for speedway racing.
What’s new in Space.
This episode looks ahead to the new year, reflecting on how intentional words can help shape direction, focus, and personal growth. It also explores the idea of letting go of habits or expectations that no longer serve us, encouraging listeners to step into the year ahead with clarity and purpose...designing life on their own terms.
Access Radio Taranaki
Sharing the love with Nell Mitchel. Catch up with Nell, learning more about her incredible garden, which was featured recently in the sustainable garden trail - and what is upcoming next! Always a blessing to chat with this knowledgeable soul.
A selection of devotional music, Paul style, to celebrate Christmas Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
Kat Quinn - 1:30 Richard Wolfe - 19:25 Robin and Sandy Toy - 38:42
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Radio Hawkes Bay
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Featuring Chris Rea - Hermans Hermits - Peter and Gordon and more
In this follow-up episode, Darran opens up about his military experience during the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami — a moment that reshaped his understanding of Trauma and trauma. Together, we unpack how he navigated those intense chapters, and how he learned to shift from reaction to response by truly listening to his body. It’s a powerful conversation about resilience, regulation, and the wisdom that emerges when we surrender to what we feel rather than run from it. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Juliet and Anna share an honest kōrero about grief, losing parents, and what truly supports us. They talk about the way grief can feel seasonal, the moments it rises again, and the small practices that help us keep moving. Grounded in lived experience and guided by Dr Lucy Hone’s research, this episode offers comfort, insight, and gentle connection for anyone navigating loss.
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
What if the way we’ve been trying to change the world is part of the problem? In a world where many feel powerless to create change we need to move beyond tweaking the status quo, we need to start from somewhere else entirely. To create a radically different future, we need to rethink who gets to define our problems and shape our solutions. By equipping our next generation to use Te Tiriti-centric approaches, grounded in worldviews that reflect the richness of Aotearoa, we can unlock new perspectives and actions that shift power dynamics and challenge conventional thinking. Alice Dimond (Kāi Tahu) is a social innovation and futures practitioner with a passion for using these approaches to create more collective and equitable futures. As Project Manager at Tokona te Raki, she leads Mō Āpōpō Future-Makers, a project that equips young people to imagine and create better futures. This work includes designing a toolkit grounded in Māori perspectives and stories, empowering rangatahi to use these perspectives to navigate complexity and drive transformative change. Alice is also a Fellow with Next Generation Foresight Practitioners, and the National New Zealand Lead for the Futures Methods from Around the World project, where she explores how Māori worldviews, ways of thinking, organising, and acting can unlock new pathways to better futures. Alice has presented at global forums such as the Dubai Future Forum, World Futures Day, and the Building Hopeful Futures Festival. She is passionate about using mātauranga and Māori Indigenous worldviews to challenge dominant thinking, create new solutions, and drive systemic change.
If you’ve ever tried to juggle motherhood, mahi, and your own sanity… this episode is your new best friend! Marlaina sits down with Olena Williams, social media expert and all-round powerhouse, for a kōrero that goes way beyond “work–life balance.” They explore the real stuff, like setting boundaries, letting kids build independence, and why motherhood is just one part of who we are. It’s honest, warm, funny, and full of those “I needed to hear that” moments. A perfect blend of personal growth, parenting realness, and creative hustle.
Improving outcomes and personal/professional relationships
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.
Designed to celebrate and promote the rich cultural heritage of Bengal for the Bengali-speaking community living in New Zealand, this show serves as a bridge between the vibrant traditions of Bengal and the diverse, multicultural landscape of New Zealand.
In this episode, Arina reflects on her 2025 Vision Board and how it helped her with her wellbeing this year. 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.
Sweet treats and timeless Christmas tales come together in this festive storytelling podcast.
Radio Southland
Peter presents a taste of the sixties with the best of sixties music. It's simply sensational!
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
This episode of the Joy of Classical Music is all about Paramusicology, an obscure and niche discipline of musicology that examines the spiritual, non-rational, intuitive and metaphysical aspects of music. In this episode we will be listening to music by dead composers channeled via a spiritualist medium, music from the transcendental realm, music from the otherworld and music inspired by arcane belief systems. Rosemary Brown - Jesus Walking to the Water Vladimir Horowitz performs Alexander Scriabin - Toward the Flame Irma Glen - Quiet Waters Pianist Claude Lavoix and Soprano Francoise Masset perform Louis Aubert - The Nameless Country Jonas Salk talks about Intuition Tui St. George Tucker - Indian Summer: Three Microtonal Antiphons on Psalm Texts The Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus and the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic Orchestra perform Giacinto Scelsi - Konx-Om-Pax: First Movement Alan Hovhaness conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra performing his 1968 work Fra Angelico, A Fantasy for Orchestra
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Host Scott Cameron isn't just a teacher but is a musician who brings his knowledge and musical expertise to listeners in his show A Sonic Odyssey.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
A weekly programme about Muslim faith, culture, and social activities
Erica asks Jolene to share some of her gems from her Ted talks, she also talks about international persons with a disability day and how it makes her feel. Join us for some fun, laughter, banter and chats of all things disability related.
Radio Insights: Creating Healthy Homes Through HVAC with Nishan Rai
Catch up with Scott each week to find out what he has been up to and hear some of his favourite songs
A radio show/podcast from Radio Viti New Zealand looking at events and personalities in the Fijian community in Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Eric and Antonio dialogue at a distance to close 2025 and welcome 2026, in reflective, musical fashion.
Meet Nathan Hills from Rapid Reforestation. They are on a mission to increase native biodiversity in Taranaki, one tree at a time! In this episode, you'll learn how this great project started, how they plan and run an event, but also how you can be involved. If you are keen to volunteer or if you have a section that could be reforested.
Tonight we wont talk much...😆 In this episode we would like to entertain you by ranking and playing those what we think the most played, most popular Pinoy Xmas Songs Of All Time. Did you know that there is an artist who sang more iconic xmas songs than our favorite Jose Mari Chan...? Listen to this podcast to get entertained and to find out who he/ she was. Maligayang Pasko, kabayan...!!! 🥳 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Featuring Streams of Life NZ. Sikat Tayo Dito segment – Interview with Ms Billie (option). Historya at Hugot - The American Era. Finding Your Voice.
