Community Access Media Alliance is the national body for the 12 independently-owned access media stations across Aotearoa. Our vision is for all people to have a space in the media.

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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.

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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.

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CAMA newsletter: Spring 2024

In the Spring 2024 newsletter, we share news from the sector, community notices, featured programmes, and more!

2024 CAMA Snapshot shows sector is punching above its weight

CAMA is thrilled to release its 2024 snapshot of the sector

Our latest podcasts

06-11-2024 17:00
CT Sports Talk - The Melbourne Cup meets CT Sportstalk

Plains FM 96.9

Live commentary of the Cup - some debating of best Melbourne Cup horse names and a bit of Kiwi Classico chat spurred by Tobias.

06-11-2024 16:28
Community Notices - Arabian Nights - 15-11-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

Information about local community events

06-11-2024 16:06
Well Well Well - 06-11-2024

Arrow FM

Talking all things WellBeing.

06-11-2024 16:00
Theatre Themes - The Great Songs from The Great Musicals - Featuring The Sound of Music - Blood Brothers - Guys and Dolls and more - 06-11-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

The great songs from the great musicals

06-11-2024 15:00
Blowing Bubbles - 06-11-2024 - 538 - Devonshire Bubble Tea with a Side of Anger - Tim Lynch and Jen Olsen

Otago Access Radio

538 - Devonshire Bubble Tea with a Side of Anger - Samuel Mann is joined by Tim Lynch who bring us his conversation with Jen Olsen. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 15:00
Healthy and Healed with Sonja - Ep # 25 The Art of Surrender - what does it really mean to let go and trust the unfolding?

Plains FM 96.9

You've heard people say "Just let it go and let it unfold?" What does this even mean and what does it truly mean to surrender? Does it mean giving up or is there a bigger picture to this. In this episode I dive into the powerful art of surrendering to allow things to unfold.

06-11-2024 14:00
Vedic Wisdom Part 2 - 06-11-2024

Free FM

Our Future is Very Bright.

06-11-2024 14:00
Vedic Wisdom Part 1 - 06-11-2024

Free FM

Why are you here - now.

06-11-2024 14:00
World of Musical Theatre-06-11-2024 Featuring songs from Paint Your Wagon - The Day Before Spring and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Musical theatre songs and the stories behind them

06-11-2024 13:30
That's The Ticket - 05-11-2024

Free FM

The Hikō Festival hangs out on TTT continue as Hannah Mooney catches up with Finn Maxwell and James Smith from Daylight Savings and Soliloquy!

06-11-2024 12:54
Que Onda! 05-11-2024

Wellington Access Radio

A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.

06-11-2024 12:28
B-Side Stories 05-11-2024

Wellington Access Radio

Every Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm join the B-Side Story team for insider interviews about what's really going on across Wellington's communities

06-11-2024 12:25
TOTM ep85

Fresh FM

Just join Ciaran for all things Irish. Go on.

06-11-2024 12:00
Connecting Cultures Features - 07-11-2024 - The Beijing Acrobatic and Cultural Troupe

Otago Access Radio

Xun Xiao and Joe Jiang from the Otago Chinese Professionals Association. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 12:00
Movietalk - Here, The Critic, and interview with Head South director Jonathan Ogilvie

Plains FM 96.9

Hans Petrovic and guests review three films currently showing in Christchurch

06-11-2024 12:00
Grief on Various Degrees-06-11-2024 - The Role of a Funeral Director

Radio Hawkes Bay

Join Alysha, as she interviews and chats with various guests on everything to do with grief and dying.

06-11-2024 12:00
Community News-06-11-2024

Radio Southland

Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!

06-11-2024 11:30
From the Fringes - 06-11-2024

Free FM

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.

06-11-2024 11:30
Regular PBC broadcasts with news and music

Planet FM

Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces

06-11-2024 11:19
Voice of Aroha 05-11-2024

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.

06-11-2024 11:00
Real Women, Raw Stories - Ep 14: Kitty Rush - Losing my Mum and Sister just 14 months apart

Plains FM 96.9

"Today, we are honored to have Kitty Rush join us, someone who has experienced profound personal loss. At just 20 years old, Kitty tragically lost her mother, and 14 months later, she endured the heartbreak of losing her sister. We’ll explore Kitty’s story of resilience, how she coped with the weight of grief at a young age, and the lessons she’s learned along the way."

06-11-2024 10:45
The Free Breakfast – Bike Waikato - 06-11-2024

Free FM

This week, Melissa Smith from Bike Waikato talks about her presentation entitled "When Bike Lanes Are Not Enough" from the 2024 ALPSS and Education Postgraduate Conference hosted by the University of Waikato.

06-11-2024 10:45
The Free Breakfast – Waikato District Update - 06-11-2024

Free FM

This week Waikato district mayor Jacqui Church talks about the change in zoning standards in the proposed district plan. What would the social and economic benefits and costs of this be?

06-11-2024 10:30
The Bridge Zone - 06-11-2024

Free FM

Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ

06-11-2024 10:30
Community Corner-06-11-2024 - Thrive 25

Radio Hawkes Bay

Interesting people from our community and across NZ share their stories

06-11-2024 10:00
Tales from the top shelf - with guest Jeremy Knight from Kiwi Spirits Distillery

Coast Access Radio

Join host Susie Carrig as she "travels" the country talking to passionate and knowledgeable craftspeople about their unique stories in the fascinating world of distilling.

06-11-2024 10:00
Around the Adriatic Episode 1

Coast Access Radio

Join us as we take you on a magical journey across some of the most picturesque, and unique landscapes across Europe

06-11-2024 10:00
Live Interview - Waikanae Lions talk Predator Free Kapiti, Food Bank and the Garden Trail

Coast Access Radio

A range of topics and genres from both our live studio and prerecorded shows.

06-11-2024 10:00
Books Beyond Barriers - 06-11-2024 - Show 11 - Ain't no sunshine when you're gone

Otago Access Radio

Krissy reviews children's books on the subject of grief and loss. Krissy discusses the importance of using plain clear language when talking with your child or young person. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 10:00
Chill-lah with OMSA - Episode 15: The Kiwi Muslim Experience

Otago Access Radio

Today Shane and Amira interview our favourite hijabis, Sofea Harris Wong and Sofea Haizal, about their experiences as Muslim women living in a Western country. Sofea Haizal brings the perspective of someone who has lived here for most of her life whereas fresh off the boat Sofea Harris compares her experience here to hers back in Singapore. Hope you enjoy listening! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 10:00
Grey Power -05-11-2024 - Sun Smart

Radio Hawkes Bay

Advancing, supporting and protecting the welfare and well being of older people.

06-11-2024 09:49
Everyday People - Jason Burns and Nicole - 06-11-2024

Arrow FM

Jason talks about his art and travels, especially his recent travels around Mongolia. Nicole has come from Ilinois USA and talks about growing up in the USA and living in NZ and working at Sacred Art Tattooing & Piercing.

06-11-2024 09:30
OARsome Morning Show - 06-11-2024 - Otago Potters Group annual exhibition - Glenys Harris and Lynn Newall

Otago Access Radio

Otago Potters Group annual exhibition - members Glenys Harris and Lynn Newall preview this year's exhibition, to be held at the Dunedin Community Gallery. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 09:30
Radio Viti Hawke's Bay-05-11-2024 - Special Guest Interview Fiji Minister for Education Hon Aseri Radrodro & Hawkes Bay Community News

Radio Hawkes Bay

Fijian news views and music with host Filipe Kuruvoli

06-11-2024 09:30
Citizens Advice on Air -06-11-2024 Wills and enduring power of attorney

Radio Hawkes Bay

Help and advice on a range of issues from Citizens Advice Bureau

06-11-2024 09:15
Write Spot with Dunedin UNESCO City of Literature - 06-11-2024 - Emma Neale poetry collection Liar, Liar, Lick, Spit

Otago Access Radio

Emma Neale poetry collection Liar, Liar, Lick, Spit - Emma talks about her new poetry collection, which explores the ways we can deceive each other. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 09:15
Breakfast with Big Daddy - Featuring Shannon - Joe Brown - Small Faces and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Featuring Shannon - Joe Brown - Small Faces and more

06-11-2024 09:15
Mayoral Voices - Central Hawkes Bay - Alex Walker -06-11-2024 Ruataniwha Dam - news and views

Radio Hawkes Bay

local politics and community events in Central Hawkes Bay with Mayor Alex Walker

06-11-2024 09:00
OARsome Morning Show - 06-11-2024 - The Beijing Acrobatic and Cultural Troupe - Joe Jiang

Otago Access Radio

The Beijing Acrobatic and Cultural Troupe - Joe Jiang from the Otago Chinese Professionals Association previews the upcoming Regent Theatre performance by the touring Beijing Acrobatic and Cultural Troupe. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 09:00
Christchurch Invitation - Chris Starr – on schools, prisons, counselling, and the creation of safe spaces

Plains FM 96.9

On his work in counselling: the privilege of working with young people and alongside men who are in prison. On helping people realise who they have in their corner; on the possibility of jiujitsu for building trust and overcoming anger; and more . . .

06-11-2024 08:54
Roundup - 06-11-2024

Arrow FM

Setting the week's agenda.

06-11-2024 08:30
Artist Spotlight at Plains FM - Goodwill on the release of his album Kind Hands

Plains FM 96.9

Will McGilivray comes back to the studio today to delight us with a beautiful performance and to talk about his upcoming album release show at the Space Academy this Friday the 8th of November! Make sure to pick up the album Kind Hands! Available at Bandcamp!

06-11-2024 08:00
Connecting Cultures Features - 08-11-2024 - Papua New Guinea Pidgin Language Week

Otago Access Radio

Papua Niugini Tok Pisin - Papua New Guinea Ōtepoti Dunedin community members Loretta Hasu, Kirstie Kopi & Ohela Hoffmeister reflect on the theme and how they are celebrating the language week. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

06-11-2024 08:00
Hohepa on Air - Theme Songs

Plains FM 96.9

Stories and events and music from the Hohepa community of Canterbury

06-11-2024 07:55
Tongan news and current affairs

Planet FM

The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.

06-11-2024 07:00
Radio 2050 – Libby Roderick 6-11-2024

Free FM

In this week’s episode: Libby Roderick, an Alaska native and director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative, shares her passion for the planet and her involvement in indigenous justice and climate activism through music. Libby highlights the transformative power of genuine listening, showing how it can bridge deep divides and foster real understanding. Radio 2050 is a mix of conversation and music that aims to inspire change throughout the world.

06-11-2024 07:00
Immigration with Vinay-06-11-2024

Radio Southland

Immigration advice, information, and interviews from an Indian perspective, brought to you by local immigration advisor Vinay Sood.

06-11-2024 07:00
Wrestlecafe 5-06-11-2024

Radio Southland

Richie Perica and his alter ego Professor Palmer are here with more from the world of wrestling. Slip on your lycra – Wrestlecafe 5 is on Radio Southland Wednesdays at 6:30pm, replaying Monday at 7pm.

06-11-2024 07:00
S.O.A.R. with Jack-06-11-2024

Radio Southland

On SOAR this week, Jack interviewed Tracey, CEO of Nga Kete Matauranga Pounamu Charitable Trust. They discussed how Ngā Kete began 24 years ago with just one contract and one staff member and has since grown to offer 22 services and employ 108 staff. They now have offices in Dunedin, Tūmanako, and provide respite care on Thompson Street. #NgāKeteMātaurangaPounamu #AuntyTracey #SOAR #RadioSouthland #CommunitySupport #WhānauOra #MāoriServices #Wellbeing #Tūmanako #RespiteCare #Dunedin

05-11-2024 22:00
Back Porch Bluegrass - 05-11-2024

Free FM

Some of my LP’s get an airing this week. The Johnson Mountain Boys, Charlie Moore, J D Crowe on the highly-regarded ‘Model Church’ album from 1971, and some Jimmie Rodgers songs from the great Merle Haggard album ‘Same Train, Different Time’. Of course, I’ve got some more recent music from Sally Jones, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Daniel Boner, and Rickie Simpkins. Something for all tastes!

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