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
Today's guest: Manaka Kameyama. We played many games: Would You Rather, Emoji Game, 5 Second Rule, etc. We talked about the Youth Habitat and did a quiz on chemistry and biology for an upcoming exam.
Arrow FM
Talking all things WellBeing.
Otago Access Radio
578 - Ferry Bubbles - Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai are joined by Caroline Durhuus who brings her episode of Coming Up for Air. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
An interview with Sarah Gallagher, Director of Library Services of the Dunedin City Council about libraries being a safe space for a lot of communities, and the Safe Space stickers around the city. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Information about local community events
Stories from the early settlers' village and museum.
Today we look at the misconceptions that surround our lives and consider how we get them and how we free ourselves from the limiting perspectives they create.
Sins or Sinless What is a sin and who classes my activities as a sin or as a pious contribution. We look at this issue from the position of authority over the results of an activity. We give an overview of the structure within this universe for imposing the just results from our actions.
Shontell Mita, a Māori DJ/Musician presents a programme in Te Reo Māori and English highlighting predominantly Māori Women musicians in Aotearoa.
Access Radio Taranaki
Joining us on the show today is Bex and Fi who have both been on a health journey around losing weight. In this week’s episode we talk about the fad diets and the tools used for effective weight loss and how hard it is to be approved for publicly funded weight loss surgery in Taranaki and whether this is the right decision when health issues that could be improved by surgery such as this, have such a cost on the system and would it be better to fund more surgeries.
Planet FM
Inspiring stories, community voices, pageantry and events
The winner of the student poetry section was Ellen Murray. Ellen reads her poem: “Homecomings, or Adrift"
The winner of the student fiction section was Stella Weston. Stella reads her story “Highlights”
The winner of the staff poetry section was Anna Williams. Anna reads her poem “Tumbleweed”.
The winner of the staff fiction section was Jennifer Haugh. Jennifer reads her story “Homecoming"
The winner of the alumni poetry section was Tui Bevin. Tui reads her poem “Somewhere to Never Forget”
The winner of the alumni fiction section was Ellen Bernstein. Ellen reads her story “Being and Belonging”.
Coast Access Radio
It's all about soil. Connect with it, get familiar with it and work out what does your garden needs. What is soil, can we fix it, what is in it and what makes a good soil you ask? We dig in to this first episode with gardening super star Kath Irvine (our words, not hers - she is far too humble). Catherine asks those pesky questions and Kath answers them beautifully. Gardening made accessible with the wonderful garden teacher and author Kath Irvine. Armed with her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
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.
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
Featuring - Gordon Lightfoot - Orleans - Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart and more
Firebird Cafe will be rocking and rolling on Saturday night with Stephen Wright and the Sugar Babes / Back in the Flame on Saturday night. Bring a can of food with you in this airline themed gig. It’s the launch of the new Sugar Gliders “Flying High” experience — airline-themed, with check-in at the door and a can of food drop instead of baggage. They are keeping ticket prices low and asking you to bring a can of food for the local homeless shelter. It’s nearly Christmas, and it’s all about Give AND Let Give. Stephen joined Catherine to chat about the event. For more info go to http://sgtunes.com/ and https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/back-in-the-flame-tickets-1811681671649
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin 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.
The discovery of an apparently invasive toxic algae on the sea floor around the loading terminal for giant iron ore carriers showed the dangers of jumping to conclusions. Both cases show that, with a heads up and some guidance, companies will very often do the right thing.
An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
Between The Covers.
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Otepoti Community Builders - Anna Parker from Ōtepoti Community Builders says they have concerns over recent decisions to exclude community representation from the grant funding processes at Dunedin City Council This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Plains Media
We share a conversation and reflective moment with Stephanie Defregger, who is on a mission to transform profile images of strong wahine, one by one. She is working on an exhibition "women of impact". Learning, that authenticity is essential and not a luxury in a world that tells us to be like everyone else. Through this experience, Stephanie shares how she makes space for learning and how this stems from her childhood experiences.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Hugh chats to Andre Manella about his one man looping project Sonic Delusion, his new single "Smoooth" (https://sonicdelusion.bandcamp.com/track/smoooth) and the gig coming up at the Globe Theatre in Palmerston North on the 4th of December. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Hugh chats to Sam from the Steam Traction Society about the events they'll be doing over December 2025 and January 2026. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Hugh chats to Sam from Motor Vessel Wairua about his 20 year career on the Whanganui river, and the day to day business of captaining Motor Vessel Wairua. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Nadia Reid calls in from Manchester ahead of her New Zealand tour that will bring her to Dunedin's Regent Theatre on 19 December. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Bit sized interviews with local artists
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
Jack interviews guests from different backgrounds.
Bayley sits down with one of Radio Southland's programme makers for a chat about their lives and viewpoints!
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.
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.
Andy Tupaia, Vavitu, Gabilou, Les Barefoot boay, Eddie Lund and his Tahitians, Te Ava Piti, Vaiteani 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.
Susie talks to Anthony about the story of Spirits Workshop Whisky and Gins 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.
A rather ‘odd’ mix of early bluegrass, old country songs, Western Swing and dynamic fiddle tunes. It must be bluegrass!
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