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.
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.
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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Wellington Access Radio
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Otago Access Radio
Beverly shares the highs (and lows) of her Summer reading, particularly two fantastic tomes written by, and for, writers: 'Writers on Writing' (ed. by Roberts, Mitchell, Zubrinich - pub. by Penguin Australia 2002) and 'Word Monkey' Christopher Fowler's final poignant, tangential, acerbic memoir (pub by Penguin UK 2023) Then we celebrate the upcoming Otepoti launch (on 29th of January) of the NZ Poetry Society's latest anthology 'There Are Rabbits Here' with local poets Jackson and Jasmine Taylor who also read some of the poems therein. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin https://oar.org.nz
Teenage diaries are brave and heartbreaking. Senior diaries enrich your life and bring clarity. With a diary you can express yourself and make sense of your life.
We created this podcast to control our own narrative, to tell our own stories, to be who we are on our own terms; you will hear more about the work we do and through our voices and collective learning.
Free FM
Eslet Aloua-Carter and her dad Frank share their thoughts and experiences, and help each other along the way. Together they open new experiences.
Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai are joined by Michael Booth who brings his contribution for Coming Up For Air - his conversation with McKenzie Chamblerlain of StartUp Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Coast Access Radio
Meetings are one of the most common—and most exhausting—workplace experiences for neurodivergent people. Ambiguity, fast turn-taking, sensory overload, and hidden rules can turn even short meetings into a draining exercise in masking and survival. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores why meetings fail neurodivergent participants and how small, practical changes can dramatically improve participation and outcomes. Drawing on over 30 years of project and change leadership, Stephen shares clear frameworks, scripts, and micro-fixes that facilitators can apply immediately. This is not about slowing meetings down or lowering expectations. It’s about lowering the cognitive waterline so people can think, contribute, and be heard—benefiting neurodivergent and neurotypical participants alike. For practical tools, thoughtful reflections, and support for neurodivergent people and those who care about them, visit https://thrivalcoaching.nz
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
Exploring the diversity of disability issues.
Access Radio Taranaki
Bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Radius Heatherlea Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications. Best of 2025, Part 5.
Why is There Poverty. Poverty is due to the impious nature of our leaders as they exploit the populations. But spiritual awakening makes a person rich with potential to serve the Lord and receive His grace to transcend poverty of all types.
Sound Advice. Good advice cannot be received from someone in the same status as you. You must take advice from a knowledgeable self-realised soul that has seen the truth and will advise you of the right path for your benefit, not any inferior goal. Today we teach you how to find such a great advisor.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
Hapū Wānanga ki Taranaki is an amazing kaupapa Māori childbirth education programme that prepares whānau for labour, birthday and parenting, delivering antenatal education grounded in Tikanga and mātauranga Māori, and Māori birthing practises. Tracey catches up with Tawera and Aroha, two amazing wāhine whose mahi is just incredible.
More tracks for your summer playlist, this time a range of genres and release dates. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff
Join Alysha, as she interviews and chats with various guests on everything to do with grief and dying.
Information about local community events
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Plains Media
"In this first episode of 2026 whilst visiting family in Stockholm I catch up with my aunt Ingela who has had a fascinating career in illustration, working 14 years for Swedens largest newspaper DN as well as embarking on a freelance career in her early 40’s. Ingela’s work spans widely from drawing advertisements to insect encyclopaedia illustrations to Japanese patterns. It was so lovely to have the opportunity to have this in depth kōrero with Ingela and a great way to start the show for 2026"
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital GM Suzanne Stephenson introduces us to some of New Zealand's wild nightlife. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
City of Literature Director Nicky Page joins Jeff for a look ahead to Dunedin's literary year. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events.
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
TTT turns 250 episodes old and welcomes back friend of the show Kirstie Dawson-Smith for a belated 5 year anniversary special! Hannah Mooney has your ticket to arts happenings in the Tron and beyond. Interviews with local creatives, what’s on guides and even the odd performance live on air…
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Featuring The Platters - Dream Academy - BJ Thomas and more
An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
Planting tomatoes, getting rid of driveway weeds and how to get rid of blackberry without the dangerous pesticides - these are some of the questions that have been sent in by listeners. Kath Irvine sits down in the live studio to talk about gardening, simply, and gives her advice on how best to plant those tomatoes to get the best out of them, how do you get rid of driveway weeds and how on earth do you tackle blackberry? Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
This episode of Tamariki Tales is all about words, feelings, and the big wide world we live in. From the silliness of The Book With No Pictures, to the tender emotions of In My Heart, and the awe and curiosity of Here We Are: Notes for Living on Earth, these stories invite tamariki to laugh, feel, and wonder. Snuggle up and get ready for some wonderful stories.
Yoga Venkat has just launched her new podcast Yoga the Explorer on OAR FM's Youth Zone. Yoga tells Jeff about her passion for sharing knowledge about science and technology. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Today’s episode will be the second to last In this first series of the Christchurch Invitation. (Before a break of a couple of months to consider new ideas and directions!) So this will be a kind of looking back at the pathways we’ve wandered through; at what’s been talked about; at some of the people we’ve met. And to try to draw a sense of ideas and questions that they’ve raised and the issues that invite reflection.
Kia Ora, we are super excited to announce season three of the equal agenda podcast! This is a project made for having conversations and raising awareness about gender equality, helping to create a space where everyone can feel empowered, regardless of their gender identity. New hosts, Charlie and Mia, introduce themselves, talking a bit about how they discovered the issue of gender equality, experiences that have shaped their ideas about gender and equality, and touch on some topics they are most passionate about - where they will go into greater depth in further episodes.
We chat with Plastic Manor about their songwriting, creative direction, and the steps they’re taking as they move further into the spotlight. A great insight into a band finding their voice and momentum.
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
Radio Southland
Knight-Life is a weekly history chat show hosted by Nick, Sean, and George from the Medieval Society, diving into the past and sharing updates on the club’s latest antics.
I’ve got music from three of my favourite LP’s on this show – the Johnson Mountain Boys, John Hartford, and Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver – all top music. There’s some fine picking from John Hickman, Richie Simpkins, and some songs from NZ tourists – Sassafras. Michelle Nixon and Drive, Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers get some songs into the programme, and there’s some early bluegrass from the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, pioneers of this genre. What a collection!
Take time out of your day to feel the mental, physical and spiritual benefits of this meditative practice
Spiritual nourishment from God's word. A pleasant hour of thought-provoking words for enriching the soul, accompanied by a beautiful selection of acapella Gospel songs.
Bisaya Original Music for New Zealand and beyond. Introducing the music, both traditional and pop, of Bisaya artists as well as the Bisaya culture and language; and providing a link to Bisaya people in New Zealand to other parts of the globe.
The latest music with DJ Static
Welcome to The Power Within the Storm Podcast with host Wayne Forrest. In this episode, Wayne explores the power of intention and how focusing attention shapes what we create. He shares why intention is more than a goal, it’s a guiding force for our energy, emotions, and future. When we consciously choose where our attention goes, our lives begin to align with that vision. Wayne invites listeners to discover how to harness intention and create with purpose.
In this second part of our conversation with Kyrylo Kutcher, author of Z Empire Unmasked, we go deeper into the historical and ideological roots of Russia’s war against Ukraine. We discuss the early 20th century, the Holodomor, information warfare, and why historical erasure shapes how the war is understood today. Kyrylo also reflects on personal testimonies from the war and what this conflict reveals about the future of global security. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A show of Chinese-language radio show in 3 parts, in both Mandarin and Cantonese, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Fijian news views and music with host Filipe Kuruvoli
