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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Fresh FM
Collingwood Area School Students host Radio club, with fun, school news, information and music.
Wellington Access Radio
Do you wonder whether you have a "spiritual life"? And whether it might help you in old age? Michael Fitzsimons gives a wise and non-judgemental introduction, from his life as a poet, cancer survivor and former trainee-priest.
Voices of Victory is a podcast from Te Puna Wānanga o Te Wairepo – Victory Primary School, celebrating the voices, cultures, and stories of its school and wider community through conversations, interviews, and storytelling.
Free FM
Welcome to season 5 of the Equal Agenda podcast! This season we dive into all things politics with a focus on Aotearoa’s upcoming election. Our new hosts, Lucia and Leo, are excited to introduce themselves and provide a summary of the topics they will be covering. They set the scene to discuss why politics shouldn't feel like it's only for experts. Listen and follow as the two navigate the layers of politics, voting, wahine, rights, and history, while attempting to make these ideas and contexts understandable and approachable.
Otago Access Radio
608 - Sneaky Bubbles - Samuel Mann catches Mawera Karetai after she snuck through town. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.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
The three types of distress and their origins are defined and the solution one can take for relief.
Human life carries a higher level of responsibility than that of the lower species. Today we discuss human responsibility and what it means to accept that responsibility for the benefit of the social growth.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Wellbeing Emotional resilience Communication Personal growth.
The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between.
Exploring the diversity of disability issues.
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Arrow FM
Stories from the early settlers' village and museum.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
In this episode of Sidelines and Sacrifices, Craig and Kelly sit down with Jess Robinson in "Player to Parent." Jess shares her shift from life on the field to guiding her own kids in sport, the sacrifices behind the scenes, and lessons passed down from her own family. From sideline emotions to big-picture values, it's an honest chat about growing up in and through sport. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Access Radio Taranaki
Buying secondhand has always been popular, but when it comes to op shopping for clothes, you can’t beat what’s on offer in Wellington! In today’s show Tracey shares her finds on a recent trip and both her and Fi talk best buys they have found over the years op shopping. From where their faves op shops are in Taranaki, and even Whanganui, this show might inspire you to go exploring.
Coast Access Radio
UK pub chain bans intrusive noise, island for sale if you can afford it, familiar names gone from UK high streets, where to live to last longer. Oddity town names. All wrapped up in more pages from the Great American Songbook. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era.
Nathan Smith is a piano restorer, craftsman artisan, gardener, herdsman... well let’s just say he’s a bit of a jack of all trades. In this interview he talks about his life, work and growing up gay in Hamilton when being gay was not as accepted as it is today. Conversations with Interesting people about Life, Death and Other Things.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
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
Bugs and Harriet talk about (not) writing, page vs performance poetry, and 'giving it some time.'
Join Taimane Uhrle on The Jam.
A radio show and podcast exploring Christianity from a Seventh Day Adventist perspective, with Bible readings, prayer and free giveaways. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Dr Bronwyn Heyward and Dr Margaret Currie will talk about how Climate change is affecting women, and how the Zonta programme Climate NOW is taking action
The BZ Crew talk about • Cranmer Bridge Club an update and a theory Photos Before and After • A successful youth camp in Christchurch and a well-attended tournament in Hamilton • Waikato Bays 10A Swiss Pairs at Hamilton – 27 tables (108 players) and sponsored by AFT Pharmaceuticals • Prizes: Nearly $2,000 in prize money and approximately 200 A points were awarded. Mr Jinn shares results from around the motu • Levin Multigrade, Thames Restricted, Whangarei Ashbury Heights, Picton Intermediate and Papakura Intermediate (Alex Baker League) • Mr Jinn heads to Howick and Matamata this weekend The Bailiff joins us today and we discuss a specific bridge scenario • A player made an opening bid in the wrong suit and stopped momentarily before their partner responded • What can they do? Director Guidelines for Corrections – how they get to a decision • Eligibility for Change, Criteria for "Clear Error", Evidence of Mistake, Impartiality: The Gambler tips today Second player, plays low Got some news or feedback, flick us an email bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew
The crew chat to Margaret Mahy Book of the Year winners Sacha Cotter and Josh Morgan about their journey, their inspirations, and how cool Ballet is. A radio show and podcast to celebrate school libraries and all of the people who inhabit them, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of NZ On Air.
Krissy interviews author Cats Hampson about her children's book This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Bill and Steve continue the conversation about their musical careers and about the house concert coming up. The also perform another song. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from ohaufolk@gmail.com This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
What a title! Worms - yes worms. In particular the ones in worm farms, or in the ground in a bucket. Either way, questions from our lovely listeners on a) what are the white worms in my worm farm and b) an amazing worm farm problem where the owner spends ages "rescuing" the worms when trying to get to the castings. A fun and practical guide to these hard working low paid troops. 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
Over the years various incidents tested Cawthron’s values and integrity. This episode covers a few of them: requests to edit out uncomfortable findings from reports, refusals to pay for work done and IP appropriation.
This programme is a sharing and discussion of ideas, views, issues, and other important matters related to wellness and wellbeing from a holistic perspective.
Tyrese caught up with Marie Riodan & Marcia Millard for our Showmaker Spotlight, chatting all about their show Volly Voices and Journey - what they’re about, their stories, and what listeners can expect! 🎧💬 Plus, it was another day of Brain Buster! 🧠🔥 Did or will you manage to get the answer right? 👀
Meet the voices behind one of ART FM’s unique shows! Tyrese from the HeARTy Breakfast caught up with Marie Riodan & Marcia Millard to chat about their shows Volly Voices and Journey - what inspired them to get behind the microphone, what their shows are all about, and the stories they love sharing with our listeners. 🎧💬 A great chance to get to know the showmakers behind the shows you hear on ART FM! ❤️
Today, we are honoured to have Jabul, a passionate young man, with us to share his inspiring and powerful journey from Myanmar to New Zealand A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Writer and illustrator Emma Heppell - Waimate-based writer and illustrator Emma Heppell has a new children's book, Walter and Wilma the Wandering Albatrosses. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Dr Clare French Medical Surgeon & Researcher citing Vosa vaka-Viti Fijian Language in the Event of Disaster Relief Emergency Management.
Taieri Network Community Connector Jean Bonner brings us up to date on community initiatives. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Today we chat with Matt Slaughter from the Matt Slaughter band. Matt is a musician, journalist and also hosts "The Sheep Technique" at RDU! He is gearing up to release the latest Matt Slaughter band EP and more.
Eclectica is the music show that throws the rulebook out the window. No genre limits. No safe playlists. Just pure musical unpredictability — exactly how radio should be.
Anne talks about National Council of Women news and interviews a guest.
Jack sits down with Aurora, Inclusion and Access Programmer at Invercargill Public Library, and Donald, Customer Experience Lead at Invercargill City Libraries and Archives, to talk about what the library offers people with disabilities. They also uncover a fascinating piece of local history - the Invercargill Public Library traces its origins back to the Invercargill Athenaeum, which laid its foundation stone in August 1874 on the corner of Dee and Esk Streets. A great korero about accessibility, community and one of Southland's most treasured institutions.
What happens after abuse is recognised, where can you go for help and what happens when the systems put in place to keep us safe, end up letting us down? With my guest Simone Claire from Ōtepoti-Dunedin Whanau Refuge, we discuss in a fair bit of detail the services that are available to support women prior to, during and after leaving abusive relationships. My other guest is a very brave and strong abuse and harassment survivor who shares her story about surviving ongoing stalking, harrassment and abuse from en ex partner. She is also a huge advocate for change, educating other women and improving the system to protect women, keep them safe and not have them financially burdened to do so. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Laura takes you through topics of missing autumn, dark academia, the creative responses to the industrial revolution, and the importance of amber. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Electrify Dunedin Expo - Event manager Carla Munro previews Electrify Dunedin Expo 2026, a community-led event showcasing practical electrification solutions that reduce household emissions and energy costs. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Innovation in economy of pakistan as the small business opportunities adoption for better future. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Latin American Migrations. Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio.
