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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Your donation can help create a future where media is made by, for, and about the community.
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Plains Media
Join Max and Oaklea as they go into detail about music and movies!
Arrow FM
Special features not connected to regular programmes.
Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
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.
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
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 Alicia Jackson who brings her episode of Coming Up for Air - a discussion with Riah McLean from Vogel Street Kitchen This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
In this episode, we explore the “S” in the R.O.S.E. Method—Self-Compassion & Self-Love. Learn how to silence the inner critic, release shame, soften your nervous system, and become your own ally. You’ll discover practical emotional tools to feel safer, calmer, and more whole. Watch my self-compassion tools on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sonjacourtis
Radio Hawkes Bay
The great songs from the great musicals
Exploring the diversity of disability issues.
Everything changes as you age, including the way you celebrate Christmas. Rachel asks innocent pedestrians what Christmas means to them, and reads a Christmas poem about white roses.
Coast Access Radio
What happens when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, quietly struggling yourself, and the systems around you don’t yet have language for your brain? In this honest conversation, I share my own story—from being reported for abuse because my child screamed for hours at bedtime, through early ADHD and Asperger’s diagnoses, to finally recognising that I am both autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) decades later. I talk about how a benign brain tumour and emergency surgery stripped away my masking, left me emotionally raw, and forced me to relearn what it meant to feel, connect, and belong. You’ll hear how fixation, intensity, and structure helped me build a successful career in software and project management, and how those same traits made reinvention and sales as a coach much harder than they look from the outside. This episode sets the scene for Neurodivergence Matters: a space for neurodivergent adults, parents, leaders, and helping professionals who want to understand autism, ADHD, masking, and neuro-inclusiveness in real life—not in theory. If you see yourself or someone you love in this story, you’re in the right place.
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. The Best of 2025, Part 1.
Frustrations. Today we look at the causes of frustration and the solution that brings personal development out of it and fixes you with the knowledge to pull yourself up whenever frustration attacks you.
Your individual Best. This show is meant to encourage you to be your best self and use that talent in the service of the Lord’s plan for achieving the perfection of life, selfless service to the Lord.
The Blackhouse centres African-NZers/Black-NZers stories, experiences, concerns, observations, music, community news, and events.
Studying as a mature student can often seem daunting when considering options. Both Marcia, Tracey and Fi have all returned to study at one point as adult learners and today we hear about their experiences. Whether it’s as an undergrad or post grad, or learning a new skill or hobby, the benefits of ongoing learning can be tremendous.
Inspired by early emo and math rock, this genre emerged out of the American midwest, speaking to the angst of growing up in the suburbs amongst the alternative underground. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff
Cervical Screening with Georgia Killen - An interview with Georgia Killen a nurse with the Southern Cervical Screening team at the Southern DHB. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Join Alysha, as she interviews and chats with various guests on everything to do with grief and dying.
Planet FM
Inspiring stories, community voices, pageantry and events
Some animal tales, some missing parcels and some dubious airport lounges. The final few for 2025. Back on the 14th January. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era.
Are Bugs Pests? The answer is NO! Know your bugs in the garden - they could be eating the pests that have the munchies in your garden. So don't go spraying things around all aggressive like, because you could be killing off the bug warriors that are going to protect your precious plants. Listen in here for a fascinating conversation about creepy crawlies or flying thingamajigs - and why they are going to be your new besties. 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
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.
" I have a fascinating kōrero with multidisciplinary artist Ina Johann. Johann who is originally from Germany discovered Aotearoa on a geological study trip whilst at university, fell in love with the land and came back to settle here in 1997. She works in a variety of different media from print and drawing to video, digital stills, photography and light to create multi-dimensional installations. An inspiring conversation about how life happens to us, something Johann explores in her practice. "
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Rural news views and interviews
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…
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
Your Way Kia Roha community programme facilitator Sydney Stuart talks about the Life Fit programme and the Sport Opportunity holiday programme, both of which are run by Your Way Kia Roha.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
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.
An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.
A program about mindfulness, meditations, EFT tapping and other tools to help guide you through not only difficult experiences such as trauma, anxiety and grief but also through the everyday ups and downs, challenges and changes of daily life
Featuring JJ Cale - Roger Miller - Tom T Hall and more
Dunedin Wildlife Hospital general manager Suzanne Stephenson presents the 12 Patients of Christmas and suggests visiting the hospital's website for some inspirational Christmas gifts This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
That Blind Woman Julie Woods recaps an inspirational 2025 of travel, advocacy, business and podcasting, and looks forward to 2026 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Wendy Parkins received the 2025 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel for her book The Defiance of Frances Dickinson. Wendy discusses her writing and looks ahead to 2026. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Conversations on identity with Tony Green.
Bit sized interviews with local artists
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
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.
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.
✨ On SOAR! ✨ Kia ora whānau! Jack is interviewing Robert, the Disability Lead for Sport NZ, joining over the phone from Wellington. 🏅♿ They’ll be kōrero about inclusive sport and the mahi being done to support people with disabilities across Aotearoa.
