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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A neighbourhood legal practice – conveyancing, wills, trusts, employment law. Nine-to-five. Templates. $350/hr A Midwife Collective – four midwives, one admin. On call 24/7. Life and death decisions. $78/hr. We follow a lawyer through a routine day of changing names on templates, and a midwife through a 3am emergency callout. We compare the training, the stress, the impact on families - and the pay gap that defies all logic. Featuring the protest anthem ‘The Mighty Sword of Justice’ by Tom Robinson with Billy Bragg we expose a system where legal fees are protected by monopoly – and those who catch our babies are paid a fraction of the cost of a conveyancing file. Time for pay parity for lawyers?
Radio Hawkes Bay
Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Plains Media
In this episode of Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents, we continue our mini series of "Best of" Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents. We have another short highlights of 3 episodes. Make sure to tune into this inspiring episode of Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents!
Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
Showcasing, the music, news, people and lifestyles of the people of Africa
New books reviewed
Fresh FM
Join James from State Cinemas and Fresh FM as they discuss new releases, special features, red carpet specials and events at your local independent cinema complex.
A show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
What is the value of Friends? Join us in exploring the history of two very old museum Friends’ associations with guests from the Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge, England – Sarah Burles and Katie Capper-Grundy. While studying at Cambridge over one hundred years ago, Dunedin’s own HD Skinner met Sydney Cockerell, Director of the Fitz and founder of its Friends association. Cockerell and Skinner shared an appreciation of the value of recruiting a group of museum enthusiasts to form associations to support their museums. Sarah shares a moving excerpt from Cockerell’s will that expounds the value of Friends to his progeny. With Sarah and Katie, we discuss the histories and connections of our Friends’ associations and Friends’ functions in our current funding climates. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Arrow FM
A regular platform to share local stories, community updates, Council information, and conversations about matters that are important to our district.
Access Radio Taranaki
Digital technologies have taken over our lives and indeed our society over the past 30 years. Most Kiwis have embraced our digital world, but what about those who have fallen behind and find themselves on the wrong side of the digital divide? Who are they, how are they being impacted by such rapid changes, and what help exists. There is light at the end of the tunnel!
The Power of Creativity.
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
Manawatu Peoples Radio
In this episode, we continue reading from Krishna: The Supreme Personality of Godhead by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. We explore Krishna’s disappearance from the gopis, their heartfelt search through the forests of Vrindavan, and the deeper spiritual lessons of devotion, humility, and divine love. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
From the surf to the future of local government, there’s plenty to talk about in Taranaki! This week, Taryn catches up with Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council, starting with a look at what’s happening in the surf world and the latest from Surf Aid before turning to the much bigger question of local government reform. They unpack Craig’s recent opinion piece in The Post and his argument that the Taranaki Regional Council deserves a seat at the table when decisions are being made about the future shape of local government in the region. It’s a lively kōrero about waves, regional voice, and who gets to have a say.
There’s a new writing festival coming to Nelson. Beautiful Words Con 2026 runs from 1-26 September and 1-10 October online. Cofounder George Penney talks all things indie publishing, why skill sharing is so important and making writing accessible to all. Books mentioned in this episode: - Noël Coward Autobiography, Noël Coward - The Stranger Times, C.K. McDonnell (Penguin) - OverLondon, George Penney (Swashbuckler Press) - The Book of Guilt, Catherine Chidgey (Te Herenga Waka University Press) - Hooked: Learning to Fish, Al Brown / illustrated Hope McConnell (A&U Children’s NZ) More about Beautiful Words at: https://www.beautifulwords.net/
We had another fantastic morning on **The HeARTy Breakfast**, catching up with our wonderful show sponsor **Jayden Lane from The Rent Shop Taranaki**. It’s always great having Jayden in the studio and hearing what’s happening in the world of property and around our community. We were also joined by **Warwick Foy from the Taranaki Careers Expo**, who shared all the exciting details about this fantastic upcoming event for our **rangatahi**. 🌟 The Careers Expo is a brilliant opportunity for young people to explore what their future could look like, discover different career pathways, meet employers and training providers, and perhaps even find inspiration for a direction they hadn’t considered before. 🎧 Missed the kōrero? Catch up with **The HeARTy Breakfast** and hear it for yourself on **ART FM 104.4FM** – your community, your stories, your station. ❤️
Delena is joined by Fernanda, with Caro translating from Spanish, to share the message, “My grandma taught me to smile, even if I am struggling,” and reflect on the quiet strength, kindness, and hope that can help us through difficult times.
From scrappy punk and indie rock to electronic experimentation, episode 8 of Down Under Currents features Miriam Clancy & Dion Lunadon, Greta O’Leary, Dick Move, Mel Parsons, MOKOMOKAI & Troy Kingi, Hazsari, Liquid Lucy, Hannah Everingham and plenty more discoveries from around the motu. Discovering the best independent music from Aotearoa — new releases, emerging artists, local scenes, and future favourites from New Zealand's indie underground.
Artist interviews brought to you by Tamara Rookes.
Tune in to Feel The Vibe FM, your morning destination for the South Indian community! Hosted by RJ Tanya, 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: robin@nzmobiles.co.nz
Events at Dunedin Libraries - Events Coordinator Merce Shavanddasht previews a busy month of events at Dunedin Libraries. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
National Party leadership challenge - Prof Andrew Geddis from University of Otago Faculty of Law reflects on this week's unsuccessful bid to topple Christopher Luxon as party leader. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
We head north to Whangārei to chat with Rob Jones, the driving force behind sad boxer. What began as a bedroom-pop project shared between friends has grown into a collaborative DIY collective, with musicians contributing from across Aotearoa, including Ōtautahi. We talk songwriting, collaboration, embracing imperfection, and the ambitious goal of releasing a new single every week!
Country music from New Zealand and around the world
In this episode of Share Box, we explore Faye Wong's musical evolution around the turn of the millennium as she embraced more electronic sounds, alternative influences and a more experimental style.
Terry Toner is back and this week he is celebrating everything that made the 70s unlike any other decade in music history. From the raw energy of early punk to the glittering excess of glam rock and the smooth grooves of soul and RnB, Terry has pulled together an hour of tracks that prove the 70s was never just one thing. Featuring classics from the likes of David Bowie, Al Green and The Clash. Turn it up and let Terry remind you why this decade still matters.
This week Jago talks nonsense about the music he's been listening to over the last couple of weeks. There's some brand new indie punk alongside some classic old 70's English punk rock. In between you might hear some 60's and a bit of 80's thrown in. Rest assured, the journey will be interesting and not particularly mainstream. And a surprise brand new HOODAKI song!
Power Ballads
This episode goes through the settler violence in gaza and Palestine and also talks about FIFA/organizations not giving a red card to Israel and about the toll of children killed by Israel so far in Gaza. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Let’s dive into GirlBoss characters— both the iconic and unlikeable ones. Hollywood vs Ghibli portrayals and what it takes to write a good female character.This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Life Matters' work and interview. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
SEND THIS EPISODE TO 20 PEOPLE IN THE NEXT FIVE MINUTES OR THE HOST WILL GET YOU!!! A.K.A part two on the topic of creepypasta and how the Internet is a reflection of our human fears. This week we’re talking about email and text chain letters! The episode features: the strange history of chain letters (“the original meme”), Carmen Winstead, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, r/nosleep, my clown collection, and the debut of my audiobook narration career. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Interview with Milise Fifita from Tonga, plus events! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Hannah is joined by Lael and Oak to discuss the realities of dating with a disability. Though the discussion they talk about assumptions and cliches of dating as well as the different ways people with disabilities need support and accommodations in relationships. An interesting and thought provoking discussion in light of programmes like Love on the Spectrum and Down for Love! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.
I’ve been a radio junkie since I started out as a child. The Grundig majestic set, the transistor radio, the component set, the tin foil on the rabbit ears... I’ve run the gamut of chasing down musical thrills provided by this intimate forum. And now, our team that enables the Paleface Parabola to exist. And it's not lost upon me that at age 69, I'm a living link to what was and is in 2026: radioland. Thus and so, and after a week off to remodel, the Paleface Parabola returns today and after some rust removal, we got it on! We’ll stand by this show. It is us in all our ragged glory. Big Joe Turner,the Jake Mason Trio, Low Cut Connie, and Imarhan, and Bill Kelly & the House of Cards dropping by to sound off. Among the others and the Mystery Man’s stomper of the week to bring down the curtain on the programme this week. Let's meet up and part friends.
Maree explores energy; how do others make us feel? And how do people feel after spending time with us? How do we protect our energy? A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand 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
Coast Access Radio
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
Pat B's UTI
What’s this? Skeleton Crew is producing its first full-length play! We sit down with our director — Matt Kilsby-Halliday — to talk about She Kills Monsters. The story follows Agnes, who learns about the sister she lost through a D&D campaign. By playing through her sister’s game, we explore themes of identity and grief. It’ll make you laugh; it’ll make you cry. It’s got a lot of heart. Watch at the Globe Theatre from 12-15 November! A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
This is the full audio recording of the Chronic Illness Political Panel hosted by Long Covid Support Aotearoa and Sick and Tired Aotearoa, with help from Manawatū People's Radio. Questions were gathered from the chronic illness community, including CCIS and ANZMES. Guests were: Green Health Spokesperson MP Hūhana Lyndon, ACT Health Spokesperson MP Todd Stephenson, Opportunity Party Leader Qiulae Wong, NZ First Education Spokesperson MP Andy Foster MP and Labour Health Select Committee Member MP Ingrid Leary. NB: This episode was edited for time, and to reduce background noise and technical issues.
