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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Fresh FM
A Programme by and about Multi-Cultural Youth Nelson Tasman.
Rise and Shine Radio Show with Melissa Melodious is about encouraging the heights and depths of life through music, wisdom and sweet inspiration.
NCC Strategic priorities
Radio Hawkes Bay
The great songs from the great musicals
Plains Media
For NZ Music Month, Artist Spotlight is shining a light on the venues that provide spaces for artists, audiences, and communities to connect through live music. Today we chat with Gretchen Kane from A Rolling Stone about supporting local and original music, the changing landscape of Christchurch nightlife, and the challenges independent venues face today. We also explore why spaces like A Rolling Stone matter so much to the local arts community, and how passion for music and community continues to keep these venues going.
Christian news, views and thoughts.
Access Radio Taranaki
In this episode, Maria and Brian had a chat with Vivek from Malaysia. Vivek shared story about following his hospitality career from Malayasia, Hong Kong and around New Zealand before finding his way to the Millennium Hotel New Plymouth Waterfront as the general manager. Vivek gave insight into the hospitality industry, his hobbies and what it's like to travel and raise a family in New Plymouth.
The show where we learn Korean language and culture. Minkyung teaches Korean today about 우체국/ Post Office . There are Vocabulary for The Post Office 포장하다 to pack 주소를 쓰다 to write an address 킬로그램 (kg) kilogram (kg) 저울에 올리다 to place on a scale 무게를 재다 to weigh 요금을 내다 to pay a fee 배송하다 to deliver 포장하다 to pack 받다 to receive Also included Grammar about ‘-지요?’ is attached to verbs and adjectives when the speaker assumes that the listener also knows the information but is seeking confirmation or agreement. There will be a conversation between the post officer and Dara. Dara wants to send the package to Cambodia.. Enjoy !!! Kowicorner!
Wayne Mowat plays music "too good to be forgotten"
Ta Talanoa means let's talk in Samoan. It's a show where we have good conversations; where we get to connect with our community and people around us. We can learn so much more from each other through conversations.
Coast Access Radio
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. 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
Maria Baigent presents Trinketbox, a curated hour of music written, sung and produced by women. Each episode explores a theme, genre, era or artist, uncovering musical treasures from Aotearoa and beyond.
Otago Access Radio
25 - Living Well - Kirsty, Rochell and John. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Christian thoughts and music
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Pink Shirt Day is more than wearing pink. This episode dives into bullying in New Zealand from schools to workplaces and social media. We unpack shocking realities, real stories, and the question many are asking: is Pink Shirt Day creating real change, or just raising awareness for one day a year?
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Bryan and Tracey share their top five songs and compare notes! Having recently bought F45, Michelle Read visits the show to let us know how the first week of being a business owner is and is challenged to an arm wrestle by Bryan.
Arrow FM
The lost Sheep, the lost coins and other interesting stories about coins. Songs and Stories for children and everyone.
HATU is IN Da House... from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Services provided by and how to access CAB.
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Len Bergman. Si George the con artist. D'Urville in Wairarapa.
Front-footing the future intro - A book of its time: “Insuring the Future” - A quiz question - Prime Minister, here’s more “dumb stuff” you shouldn’t be doing - And your Freudian slip, PM, that (almost) flew under the radar - Being hit between the eyes with “Net Zero” - From the “Can you believe it?” file: A new weather word - Mind-boggling: an overabundance of the most abundant gas - Clear the Air podcasts on NZ Trucking Media https://climatemattersnz.substack.com/p/climate-matters-151 https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/219-tad-patzek https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/news/2026/04/an-ordinary-storm-with-extraordinary-impacts-what-made-wellingtons-deluge-so-intense https://teherengawakapress.co.nz/products/insuring-the-future-reimagining-home-insurance-in-aotearoa https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/592178/talk-of-relocation-after-string-of-weather-disasters-christopher-luxon-says https://www.resilience.org/stories/2024-05-21/how-nitrogen-fertilizers-changed-the-food-system-part-1/ https://www.tabledebates.org/building-blocks/nitrogen-food-system https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/594954/luxon-calls-oecd-warning-on-government-s-lng-plans-load-of-rubbish https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/05/11/oecd-tells-nz-theres-no-future-in-gas/ https://climatemattersnz.substack.com/p/methane-targets-special https://climatemattersnz.substack.com/p/climate-matters-joining-big-dots https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/360977914/govt-moves-kill-landmark-climate-court-case-against-big-polluters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZdZJIwGNtc https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5k347-1a90ab2/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr185nx0n9o
Free FM
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ
Tune in to Feel The Vibe FM, your morning destination for the South Indian community! Hosted by RJ Tanya, this show features a vibrant mix of music, entertainment, and current affairs in Malayalam and Tamil. Enjoy songs, interviews, and engaging discussions tailored for our audience. For inquiries, suggestions, or to get in touch, email: robin@nzmobiles.co.nz
Time's against me this week - Strongly and Bigly! So I have exhumed one of my fave 'Guest Selector' episodes. It's what happens when a Belgian crate-digger curates the playlist. You get a masterclass in the obscure. Peter Chloupek joins us to spin a selection of ultra-rare garage rock that survived the decades in dusty European basements. It’s a sonic journey from the US midwest to the heart of Europe, featuring bands that recorded one single and vanished into the fog. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].
Taieri Network Community Connector Jean Bonner and Otago Polytechnic intern Alia Askar update us on recent initiatives on the Taieri. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
Leon plays Irish Music and talks about goings on in the Irish community here and abroad!
Last episode, we got into what Critical Race Theory is and isn't about. This episode, we apply CRT to Aotearoa context and how CRT adds another layer as to how we should unpack our living colonial history. We also unpack how CRT shows up in our day to day lives - music, our phones, media, desirability politics, dating preferences and representation. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Alister is a tane Māori who shares a part of his story on how he continues to add light to his world and to the world around him. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Still stricken with sickness, Sofea discusses her experience with asking for help. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
This week Brent and Helen discus the Buddhist concept of Karuna, or compassion, as the second of the four immeasurables. They explore how compassion acts as a natural extension of loving kindness when it encounters suffering, requiring a balance of wisdom to avoid pitfalls like pity or emotional burnout. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Show 09 - Politics from a Student Perspective - Liam Calder and Zac Brooking. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Arts practitioners from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond discuss their work, their journeys and those important issues that affect us all. 90 minutes of frank, open discussion, great music, inspiring thoughts and fascinating projects!
Albert Chan presents musical classics from the 1930’s to the 70’s. Vinyl Revival is full of nostalgia, rarities and rich in information about artists and their music.
Wellington Access Radio
A religious programme for the Christian Orthodox community and all those interested in Orthodoxy. The programme covers spiritual discussions, readings, hymns and notices.
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
From Pōneke the programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour as well as interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians, book and movie reviews, and political views/reviews.
Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.
Join Morris West and Lester Ransfield as they chat about Morris's memoirs.
