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.
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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
We are here, voices to be counted! Women's suffrage wasn't a gift — it was a fight. Today, Shoulder To Shoulder traces a long arc from Saudi Arabia to the United States. We look at cultural changes rolling back barriers, and the resurgence of old ideologies once discarded to the darker pages of history. We examine women’s voting in Saudi Arabia, the impact of the stalled United States SAVE Act and its State wide offspring, and the Christian Nationalist doctrine of household voting. Featuring songs from Hisham Fageeh, Aretha Franklin and Connie Lim aka MILCK , the music that states ‘We are here, voices to be counted!‘. Traversing the centuries and musical genres to dive into one song that cries out ‘This is wrong!’
Plains Media
Join Chloe as she chats about skills, talents and passions with her guests!
Radio Hawkes Bay
Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.
Wellington Access Radio
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A variety show featuring tunes from Billie Holiday, Al Bowlly, the Goodman Quintet, Mary Martin, Jon Roach, Gilbert O'Sullivan, and Chick Webb! Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Access Radio Taranaki
The internet has totally revolutionised travel… Local, national or international, the scope to maximise your enjoyment, potentially minimise your costs, and to have a great trip have changed out of recognition since the advent of PC’s and especially smartphones. Planning a trip… this show is for you!
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
All things women's health.
Grief - let's not make it weird.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Information about local community events
Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams
Jagdish presents short talk number 52 from "Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead" by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada. Continuing from the previous discussion of “Wonderful Krishna,” the talk moves into chapter 27, “Prayers by Indra, the King of Heaven,” exploring Indra’s repentance after Krishna protects the people, cows, and possessions of Vrindavan by lifting Govardhana Hill. The episode reflects on humility, false pride, divine mercy, Krishna’s supreme position, and the worship offered by Indra, the Surabhi cow, and the heavenly beings as Krishna is glorified as Govinda. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Showcasing, the music, news, people and lifestyles of the people of Africa
🎙️ **What a great morning on The HeARTy Breakfast!** A big thank you to our guests for joining us today. 🌊 We caught up with **Sam Bennett**, Chair of the Age and Accessibility Working Party, who shared the exciting vision behind the **Fitzroy Beach Accessibility Project**. It was inspiring to hear about the work being done to make one of Taranaki's most-loved beaches more accessible and inclusive for everyone in our community. 🏟️ We also welcomed **Hayden Duggan** from **TET Stadium**, who brought us up to speed with everything happening at the stadium in Inglewood. With plenty of exciting events and activities on the horizon, there's lots to look forward to.
"In this episode of The Power in Us, we take you behind the scenes of founding The 03 Leadership Collective. We share the realities of creating an organisation from the ground up. Whether you’re thinking about starting a charity yourself, curious about how community organisations are built, or simply want to hear the story behind The 03 Leadership Collective, join us as we unpack what it really takes to turn an idea into lasting impact."
Tune in to Feel The Vibe FM, your morning destination for the South Indian community! Hosted by Maneesh Muraleedharan, this show features a vibrant mix of music, entertainment, and current affairs in Malayalam and Tamil. Enjoy songs, interviews, and engaging discussions tailored for our audience. For inquiries, suggestions, or to get in touch, email: maneesh@vibe.co.nz
Fresh FM
Rene is joined by Bryn from Racing Sparrow Model Yachts about his world of design to being on the water with 3D printed Yachts and the community built around this world and his personal journey.
Otago Access Radio
Community engagement on Otago's coastal environment - ORC Manager Policy and Planning Fleur Matthews previews upcoming community engagement on Otago's coastal environment. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Food in Schools - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law explores the implications of the Auditor General's report on the food in schools programme. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
We sit down with Rachel Hird to talk about her debut EP Through the Page. We explore the stories behind each of the EP's five songs, the songwriting process, and Rachel's inspiring journey from 30 years as a primary school teacher to releasing her own original music.
A collection of 26 cover tracks.
Terry Toner is back and this week he is leaning hard into the groove. The 70s invented the dancefloor as we know it and Terry has pulled together an hour of the funk, soul and rhythm and blues tracks that proved it. Featuring classics from the likes of James Brown, Kool and the Gang and Chic. Whether you were there or you just wish you were, this one will have you out of your seat.
Stefenpon Sitinjak kembali hadir dengan Angkringan Indonesia, program dua mingguan yang menjembatani budaya Indonesia dan kehidupan di Selandia Baru. Episode ini mengajak pendengar untuk melihat dunia dari dua sudut pandang - membawa warna, rasa dan cerita Indonesia ke jantung Southland.
Join us on Share Box this week as we explore the Chinese singer Faye Wong's music from 1998 to 1999, a defining period in her artistic journey. Discover how her evolving sound and fearless creativity shaped modern Chinese pop music.
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 - http://oar.org.nz
Algorithms don’t exist in a vacuum, they code and curate the biases of humanity. This episode is based on Ghanian-American computer scientist and poet Dr. Joy Buolamwini’s concept of the Coded Gaze! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
When we discovered that the Friends of Tūhura donated the large glacial erratic boulder at the museum’s original entrance on Great King St, we were curious. What even is a glacial erratic?! We asked Marcus Richards Collections Technician in Natural Sciences at Tūhura who points out that boulders litter our landscapes, and they all have a story to tell. Marcus illuminates where this glacial erratic came from and why it’s significant enough to earn its place of pride at a museum entrance along with a Moeraki Boulder/ Kaihinaki. In this animated kōrero, Marcus shares how he came to study paleontology at the University of Otago, work in its Geology Department and become part of the Natural Sciences team at Tūhura. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Hannah is joined by members Oak, Lael, Abdulla and Bethany to discuss their journeys of being disabled and having a faith. This episode covers several aspects of what it can mean for a disabled person to have a faith and aims to break the stereotype that disabled people don't (or in some cases can't) have a faith! Bringing perspectives from different backgrounds such as Christianity and Islam, the members discuss what inclusivity looks like in faith spaces and advocate for what can be done to make them more inclusive for all. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Show 58 - Weaving The Glaciers with Pam McKinlay This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.
Who are those masked men? Well, it’s a team six strong to make this tour de farce whatever it is. When the smoke clears from Studio A however, the Mystery Man and I are the men who bring the show to a boil with merry music and merry making. It’s a mercurial and movable feast this show is.And we wouldn’t do it any other way. This week’s way is the usual wander where we get lost and don’t try to be found. Oft times, that’s the real American way. The journey, not the destination as it were. To prepare you for the programme, a peek underneath our kimono... Solid sound senders from the vast options of the last 100 years to choose from… Five-plus honourable mentions this week. The Fleshtones, Sugar Pie Desanto & Etta James, The Aggrolites, Help Yourself, and the Buddha of the Blues, Willie Dixon! The Mystery Man contributed Te Vaka from close to our home base. A programming note for next week’s Parabola. Ricardo, the co-host of the former Free Fm 89.0 mania called the Outer Limits Frequency, will sit in for us during the Free FM music zone so we can have our own midsummer’s dream – aka a badly needed reset show-wise, and extra time to savagely tan by the cement pond. Ricardo is a fellow madman. You’ll be in hands of articulation and joy. That’s our tale from all these miles away. Back to love you long time in two weeks
Zak, Justin, and Cam welcome Whai back to the studio for another lively conversation about poetry, humour, and creative process. Whai talks about how a funny or unusual image can become the spark for a poem, using “The Stand-Up Paddleboarder” as an example of turning a simple memory into something more reflective and spiritual. The crew also discuss poetic twists, avoiding cheap “gotcha” endings, the value of honesty in writing, and how every line can help build meaning or atmosphere. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
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
Arrow FM
Lively conversations and a rich musical journey.
Coast Access Radio
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.
Stories and events and music from the Hohepa community of Canterbury
Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.
Music, global news and interviews with people from Niue and the Niuean community feature in this weekly hour
Anne Spear presents an hour of her favourite Folk Music, including classics from the past, more recent releases and some great instrumentals.
Celebrating the rich history of Tamil language and literature
