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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Free FM
When Macklemore said "Free Palestine" from a stadium stage, he lost eight shows on Ed Sheeran's tour. We trace why and see the backlash that amplified Macklemore’s message. We play ‘Hind's Hall 2’ and remember Hind Rajab, the six-year-old it's named for. Then we turn away from the shouting: we see Israeli, Palestinian and Jordanian organisations working together, right now, working for a negotiated two-state peace. And, with Simon and Garfunkel's The Sound of Silence, a line from Martin Luther King Jr, Bob Marley's Get Up, Stand Up, we take a look at where NZ's political parties stand six weeks from the election.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.
Songs with tasty tidbits about each tune. From the 60's, 70's and 80's (mostly)
Wellington Access Radio
Oliver was a massive fan of This is Lorelei (Nate Amos)'s first 'full' album, 'Box for Buddy, Box for Star'. Now, he's signed to Matador Records and has released another great album of music which finds a space between slacker indie and alt-country. Also, Silver Jew's sophomore record 'The Natural Bridge' 30 years on. Oliver plays favourite tracks and tells some of the story of enigmatic band leader David Berman. Tracklist: 1. This is Lorelei - Billy Came Back 2. This is Lorelei - Nitro 3. This is Lorelei - Sailing (Your Baby's Down) 4. Silver Jews - Dallas 5. Silver Jews - How to Rent a Room 6. Silver Jews - Smith & Jones Forever 7. This is Lorelei - The Kid With the Crown 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.
Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
Kiwi music - the Best Of
New books reviewed
A show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
The Structure of Belonging.
Information about local community events
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Showcasing, the music, news, people and lifestyles of the people of Africa
Plains Media
A show made by and for the clients at SkillWise
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Manawatu Peoples Radio
In this episode of Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, we conclude Chapter 33: Description of the Rasa Dance, exploring its spiritual significance, the transformative power of devotion, and the teachings on hearing Krishna’s pastimes through authentic spiritual guidance. The episode also begins Chapter 34, introducing Nanda Maharaja and the residents of Vrindavan as they journey to observe the Shivaratri festival and engage in sacred pilgrimage practices. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Otago Access Radio
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
ART Media
With a sense of humour and no-nonsense approach, Angela Solomons, known as The Law Lady, manages to de-mystify the legal issues around buying into a retirement village, noisy neighbours, immigration, divorce, buying a house, surviving a zombie apocolypse, and just about any other situation you can think of.
This week, Tracey catches up with Stratford District Mayor Neil Volzke for another Conversations with a Mayor — and there’s plenty happening across the district! We hear about the Stratford District Youth Council, which has been championing local youth voices continuously since 2003, and the opportunities it gives rangatahi to build confidence, leadership skills and have a genuine say in their community. They also unpack the proposed local government reforms and what potential changes could mean for Stratford and the wider Taranaki region. Plus, Neil shares the success of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs, with 79 young people referred for support this year and every one receiving assistance — including 51 moving into paid work experience. And we look ahead at Council’s planning priorities and the decisions shaping the future of the Stratford District.
Reb Fountain recently released her highly praised album Water For Gasoline - our feature album last week - which went #1 on Aotearoa Top 20 Album Charts, and to celebrate Reb is set to embark on her 9-date nationwide release tour. She joined Mike Williams to talk about making music, and what this album has meant to her. The tour starts at Last Place in Hamilton on Thursday, October 1.
On this week's Currents - Nicholas Joseph, Luna and the Aether, DARTZ, Bryony Matthews, Gareth Thomas, Isabella Jane, Wet Denim, Warner Emery, Juniper May, Princess Chelsea, The New Existentialists and SOMNIUM. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
Hugh chats to Alice from the City to Sea Rail Trail community, who are working to link Palmy with the country via a safe off-road walk / cycle way west of Longburn village. The 850 metres of trail affectionately known as “the stock route” provides a safe alternative to the Longburn overramp for walkers and cyclists. Find out more and donate at https://www.citytosea.co.nz/donations-1 A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Changes to Dunedin Bus Network - ORC General Manager Regional Planning and Transport Anita Dawe reports on this week's decisions around fares and zones, and updates us on other upcoming changes to the Dunedin bus network. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join us on our latest chat with Gareth Thomas, who speaks about his latest song Unfortunate, and his upcoming show at Space Acadmy on the 8th of October!
Official Information Act - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law considers this week's revelations about a Ministry of Education official telling staff not to put things in writing, reminding them that it was "OIA-able". This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dunedin Community Accounting Free Seminar - Rob Riddell-Tigeir previews a free Dunedin Community Accounting seminar - Treasurer 101, A Nonprofit Finance Toolkit. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Country music from New Zealand and around the world
An insight into the mysteries of Dyslexia and other learning barriers offering practical solutions to help parents.
In this episode of Share Box, we explore Faye Wong's musical evolution through songs featured in her releases from 2002 to 2005. From early Cantonese pop and experimental sounds to the mature, restrained style of 'To Love', discover the different sides of one of Chinese pop's most distinctive voices.
100 80's Icons Part 3
Interviews of relevance to Southland and the local community.
Terry Toner is back with The Seventies Show and this week it is personal. An hour of the 70s tracks that Terry simply cannot stop playing - the ones that have stuck around for fifty years and show absolutely no sign of leaving. Timeless, brilliant and chosen with the kind of passion that only comes from a lifetime of loving music.
This week Jago talks about his recent trip to Melbourne to see The Damned. Be prepared for the usual guitar centric mix of random rock, indie and punk with the occasional detour into 'other' genres. Less talk, more toons.
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!
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Don't bank on apartheid ANZ campaign and petition, Ed sheeran's latest statement, 44 years since the sabra and shatila massacre in Beirut. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This weeks episode is a look into digital blackface — a newer concept based around the Internets usage of Black reaction images/GIFs. We talk about the history of minstrelsy, the prevalence of racialized visualizations and audios in the social media sphere, and how the past informs the present. This discussion is applied to a video essay I did for post-grad this year in which I offer the term “blacked” to analyse this online phenomenon. Despite the importance of this topic, don’t mind my bouts of stuttering and voice cracks — I was tired, okay?! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Sometimes, we often feel like our culture and religion can get in the way of believing in what's right when in reality, it isn't! In this episode, Edelweiss gets a little personal as a Muslim woman with her dear friend Malak Tamimi, a fellow hijabi, Palestinian woman <3 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Interviewing LJ and Stuart, the new hosts! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
I tenei wahanga, Hannah talks with Ari about her haerenga learning Te Reo Māori and navigating both the language and study with a disability. This episode captures kōrero about the many empowering kupu that te reo Māori has for the disability community and how this can support disabled people and others to understand the disabled world in their own space and time. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Sinners and saints alike, have a seat at the table of Jerry’s holiday camp. We don’t however camp it up on this programme. It's a two-hour informal run towards radio fortune and glory and a sharing, like we did in the old days, of music the Mystery Man and I think you might like to hear. To that end, and we’ll post the full playlist on our social media page tomorrow, here’s a prelude to our caper. This includes the likes of Coltrane and Brother Ray, and a kid from Freehold, and the Crescendos, and Barrence Whitfield & the Savages. The Mystery Man’s hit of the week is simply nifty. Victory might be ours.
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
What happens when the life you thought you'd have doesn't go to plan? When there is no going back and you're left thinking what next? Maree discusses how to make magic out of something completely new. A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
Coast Access Radio
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
