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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Radio Hawkes Bay
An hour of happy, groovy tune to get your ears flapping and your toe tapping.
Wellington Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Paraparaumu Golf Course features in today's episode with Dylan Harris. Penny Gaylor interviews a selection of guests about golf for locals. Find out about local course, lessons, rules, course etiquette, new developments, competitions and golf equipment.
Otago Access Radio
This episode features Bella, Esme, Bri, and Sacha! The team kicks off a fun new podcast diving into Imposter Who?, the guessing game full of sneaky clues and good laughs. Bella chats about Episode 6 winning Best Youth Podcast at the OAR FM Awards, then the crew battles it out in The 8-Second Showdown, guessing hit songs from tiny snippets. They wrap with Quote Me If You Can and a shoutout to Green Island Market Day. Tune in for games, giggles, and good vibes! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Plains Media
In part 1 of this interview with Thomas Brocherie on Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents, we sit down and discuss all sorts of cool topics! Thomas is the Youth MP for Lan Pham and is a very good debater, speech writer and more. Thomas is part of the make it 16 team and advocates for many things he is passionate about. Make sure to listen to this part of this interview of Chloe Dilley Seeking Talents, its a very good one!
Awesome forgotten hits spanning the decades.
Free FM
We have two of the greatest modern rock bands on this week's A Sonic Youth! First, The Hold Steady's 'Separation Sunday' 20 years on with a deluxe reissue. Then, Drive-By Trucker's greatest live performances with Jason Isbell including a recent feature on the Colbert late night show. 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.
A show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
Fresh FM
Harold tells his own real-life journey stories to give hope to the hopeless. His stories positively impact personal lives and businesses, and he prides himself on helping people discover who they are.
A weekly chat about what’s happening at State Cinemas in Nelson, with information on current and upcoming films.
Arrow FM
A deep dive into the twin pools of visual arts and music.
The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.
Content first aired on Fresh FM, Amplifying the People of Te Tauihu, The Top of the South. A member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freshfm.co.nz
News from Samoa and around Aotearoa New Zealand
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Now for a Christmas Show that is completely different. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
Neuro Spicy Holidays Part 1.
Frank Sinatra. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Service users from the Helen Anderson Trust chat and play music
Uncovering the Treasures of Tāngata Whenua in Wairarapa.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Access Radio Taranaki
What could the Government’s sweeping regional council reforms really mean for Taranaki? For our democracy, our environment, and our relationship with mana whenua? In this episode of Conversations With a Mayor, Craig Williamson, Chair of the Taranaki Regional Council, joins Taryn for a deep, layered kōrero that cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what’s at stake. Craig unpacks the political mechanics behind the reforms, why the process feels rushed and top-down, and how these changes could shift who gets heard. Together they explore the long-term impacts on local voice, environmental guardianship, and the partnership with iwi, while also probing whether smarter, more collaborative alternatives are possible. Sharp, honest, and grounded in Taranaki reality, this is essential listening for anyone invested in the future of regional governance.
Nothing to see here. Really.
Te Ara Whetu - the new Waikanae Library - is progressing well, and internal project manager Mike Richardson stopped by Coast Access Radio to provide an update on the building progress. For more information on the build visit https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/council/projects/our-towns-improvements/waikanae-town-centre/te-ara-whetu-a-new-library-hub-for-waikanae/
Health over the Holidays - WellSouth Integration Director Stuart Barson offers some timely tips on managing our health needs over the holiday season. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
In this episode we’re joined by Minnie Kalo Voi, a proud Papua New Guinean woman and emerging leader. A Manaaki Scholar and recent Massey University graduate, Minnie held key student leadership roles, including University Council representative and youth representative on the NZ Melanesian Steering Committee. Now based in Australia, she works with the Manawise Group as the Australia–Pacific Strategy and Partnerships Lead. Minnie shares her journey navigating unfamiliar spaces, advocating for Pacific voices, and staying grounded in culture, offering wisdom and hope for the next generation.
Talking all things WellBeing.
Bit sized interviews with local artists
Country music from New Zealand and around the world
Radio Southland
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
The Seventies Show, This is a new one-hour weekly music show hosted by Terry Toner.
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!
A selection of personal favourites - Artists K to R.
Great music is like a sanity valve – it grounds you, soothes you, lifts you up or inspires you. In this on-hour fortnightly show Jago Byatt introduces his selection mostly British tracks that have inspired his interest over the last 50 years
Jean shares music that relaxes the soul and her thoughts about life and culture here in NZ.
Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.
And so it came to pass that on a cold and fateful late Autumn night that the vast expanse of the fifth estate, Studio A, was filled with joyful noise and two aging outsiders to host, produce, and programme the first new Paleface Parabola in weeks. And the Lord took a step back to survey the humble creation and thoughtfully smiled as he danced to the music... and those who were in God’s close quarters could have sworn they heard it said ‘All the squares go home!’ in a moment of rhapsody. For you see brethren, it was simply futile to resist Advent (the Mystery Man’s show closer), Mose Allison (simply one of the 20th Century’s great songwriters), Jimmy Cliff, the Third Bardo, and the Bonzo Dog Band, because there’s no expiration date on fun. And at the end of our two hours together, we high and low-fived and agreed that it indeed, was good.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stressed this time of year? Maree shares tips on how to choose joy this season.
Miles and Samuel chat about stuff again This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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
Join us for the latest stories, written and presented by author Sheila Forbes.
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.
Pat B's UTI
Visa options for you or your family coming to NZ - Examples of immigration enquiries we get, visa options for visiting, studying, working, living in NZ and joining family. Immigration scams you have to be careful of and more.
Many vital topics are discussed inc. diabetes, gout, influenza, high blood pressure, heart problems, elder care, Well Child and Mental health matters.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
