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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Radio Hawkes Bay
Each week we play a themed music program.
Fresh FM
The Marlborough Multicultural Festival celebrates 20 years of unity, diversity, and belonging with a vibrant week of activities, culminating in the iconic festival day at Pollard Park. Visitors can enjoy delicious ethnic food, traditional dances and music, and a rich showcase of the many cultures that call Marlborough home. One of New Zealand’s largest multicultural events, it’s a free, family‑friendly celebration of community and connection.
Shannon sits down with theatre makers Nikkie Karki and Donna Chapman to talk about Escapegoat, their raw and intimate new work exploring the realities of addiction and the fragile road to recovery. They discuss the stories that inspired the piece, the themes of guilt, resilience, and hope, and how audience feedback is helping shape this developing show. Performing 7 & 14 March at The Refinery ArtSpace.
Wellington Access Radio
We are a group of intersectional feminists, who work together to create a radio show about a range of issues that affect both us and the wider world.
Free FM
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Plains Media
Rock music with a twist
News and current affairs in Tongan.
A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.
Shannon catches up with French-born, Wellington-based singer‑songwriter Petit ChouX to talk about her intimate, multilingual music and the romantic, reflective sound she brings to Nelson Fringe. They chat about the storytelling behind her songs, the emotional simplicity she aims for in her performances, and the growing buzz around her hauntingly beautiful voice and melodies. Performing 5 & 6 March at WAA!
Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Shannon chats with Christchurch comedian Stephen Lefebvre about LaFev | A Comedy, his sharp and satirical new show diving into bullying, toxic masculinity, religion, health, and geek culture. With his trademark mix of wit, storytelling, and self‑deprecating honesty, Stephen talks about what it means to be “cool,” the life choices that inspire his material, and bringing his comedy to Nelson Fringe for the first time. Performing 5 & 6 March at the Yaza Comedy Club.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - https://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
This episode of FactBeast with Ajax taught us that starting at a new school can feel challenging, but those challenges can be managed with small, positive steps. We learned practical ways to handle common struggles like making friends, understanding new schoolwork, fitting in, and responding to bullying by speaking up and asking for help. Most importantly, the episode reminded us that being patient, staying true to ourselves, and showing kindness can help us grow and find our place. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Heavy duty midtempo/cyberpunk dubstep. best enjoyed with a few subwoofers.
Fantastic conversation with Harry Almey the director of two, yes, two Goon Show productions as part of the Fringe festival. The Dreaded Batter Pudding Hurler and Ye Bandit of Sherwood Forest. https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/ https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/the-goon-show This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
Arrow FM
What’s new in Space.
Creating safe and healthy family relationships
Learn more about the Compassionate Community initiative here in Hawke's Bay and meet some of the people behind it.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Coast Access Radio
Headlines include Kapiti Business Leader Wins 2026 NZ Open Pro-Am, free healthcare for children, celebrate Parks Week with Kapiti's welcoming spaces, Exercise NZ CEO slams removal of physical activity benefit by Southern Cross and Neighbours Day 2026. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Pact supports people with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, focusing on their strengths to help them reach their goals. Here, the team present an hour of great music. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Holistic nutritional advice about finding the right food for your body.
This nidra is for the energies of this week - here at the cusp of the Equinox and a full moon lunar eclipse in Virgo. My motherwort is flowering and casting her seeds everywhere in the equinox winds - a gentle reminder that we need to rest and remember her medicine. Snuggle in for this 20min yoga nidra.
Discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks like after 40
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979.
Listening to some of the American roots music of Phoebe Snow - that covers blues, folk, gospel, jazz, soul, and R&B.
The Walk Without Fear Trust is a New Zealand-based, MMA-founded charitable organization dedicated to eliminating "coward punch" street violence and fostering safer communities. Waikato representatives Armin Schmidt, Timothy Stevens, Tinta Smith and Cameron Quertier all join Gary in the studio to talk about the cause.
Not just going with the flow... being the flow.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: John Moreland - Visitor, Heavenly - Skep Wax, Brutha Rodz feat. Maria (Papa's Pack) - Mokemoke, Fables - Eyes Closed, Rei and Handsome Tiger - Ancestor NRG
An interview with Ibuki Nishida, the President of New Zealand International Students Association about growing up in USA, Mexico, Japan and his international student experience in Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
A nostalgic radio journey through the golden age of American music.
Interesting people from our community and across NZ share their stories
What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.
Access Radio Taranaki
Start your day the right way with HeARTy Breakfast on Art FM, hosted by Bryan Vickery and Tracey Blake.
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Breton Dukes author of Party Boy - Dunedin Writer Breton Dukes' first novel, Party Boy, grapples with New Zealand masculinity, parenting, and the long shadow of adolescent trauma. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
"In this episode Sophia shares some highlights from the sporting world going on in the last few weeks and challenges that are happening in March that you can get involved with. Guest this week is Georgie Kirkland, founder of Christchurch based womens board sport community the Indy Project. We talk about how Georgie got into skate boarding and how she's supporting many other women to give it a go to! Georgie is also an entrepreneur, she's starting a resource sharing company called Boz That. "
Financial news through the lens of Stewart Group’s expert Financial Advisers.
The Art Lens - Tunmise Adabowale is the host of a new OAR FM podcast and radio show. The Art Lens is a space for young artists, writers and thinkers to share their experiences. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Sanganatham features news, current affairs, interviews, arts and music.
