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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Coast Access Radio
Kim: A Journey Between Worlds by Kim Rangiaonui Logan, Foreword by Peter Hillary. Kim Rangiaonui Logan's father was in the 8th Māori Battalion, but returned from war a damaged man, unable to cope with his children. But his son Kim climbed away, literally - Everest, Aorangi Mt Cook, anywhere, to love and contentment. This is Kim’s story of courage and discovery.
Peter talks to Elizabeth about her work organising Drivers for Waikanae, where local drivers provide transport to the main Wellington area medical centres. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
An enjoyable weekly story time, read by Viv Bailey. Viv takes the listener through a book of her choice designed for the young and young at heart.
Free FM
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
Otago Access Radio
Join me and Robert Shand as we delve into the fascinating world of vampires! Side by side, how do the worlds of Twilight and Vampire Diaries differ? What made them so popular? And what could be made differently? Tune in! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Radio Hawkes Bay
Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together
Fresh FM
My first La Liga football match
Plains Media
Workplace stories from two generations.
Arrow FM
Pleasure gardens.
Wellington Access Radio
Recorded December 3 2025 - Broadcast December 9 2025 Please be advised this recording has references to trauma which may be triggering for some listeners, please take care when listening.
We get riled up about the grim stories about Parkinson's that charities use to attract donations, and how difficult hearing them can be for people trying to live positively with Parkinson's. Are we just being difficult? Or are these contradictory things both true - that it is hard living with Parkinson's AND possible to live positively with it? Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Events listings for Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley.
Improving patient’s lives through education and awareness about lymphoedema.
Access Radio Taranaki
Sharing the love with Hayley Bensemen. I enjoyed recording this episode so much! Hayley and I talk about ripping off the masks and enjoy being our true authentic selves - because you never know who is watching, wishing, they could too!
From Elvis to presidential music, the Stones' thumbs to Luther and Marcus - just great music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
I will be interviewing Prof. AllenL. McPherson an American historian specializing in US-Latin American relations., at Temple University Pennsylvania. We will be discussing America's relationship with its neighbours to the south from the Monroe doctrine of 1823 to the present time especially talking about their period from Eisenhower and the 1950s in Guatemala two the Reagan Administration in particularly in Nicaragua and El Salvador and how Trump's attack on Venezuela fit into this pattern of interference in sovereign American nations. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Interviews with NZ writers and poets, visiting authors from around the world and news of local events
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Breakfast news, views and some great music.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland 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.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Women's health and well-being.
The Real Parents team aim to support parents to find their confidence and have more fun parenting.
Jacqui chats to Toastmaster members who share why they joined, what they seek to achieve.
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
Meet Darran Ingram — the man who first invited Lee to truly "feel" — after much resistance from her and gentle persuasion from him. Darran’s journey to the Amazon Rainforest, where he lived for ten days with the Shipibo people, taught him the power of stillness, listening, and receiving. In this episode, we explore how ancient wisdom can meet modern disconnection — and how humility and nature can awaken what we’ve long ignored within ourselves. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Forget small talk, this is what happens when art kids grow up and stay interesting! Marlaina sits down with the brilliantly multitalented Dave Pope — artist, musician, graphic designer, radio production wizard, and certified creative chameleon. What unfolds is a ride through Dave’s art-school days in Portsmouth, his shift into graphic design and radio, and the post-punk songwriting that still fuels him today. Marlaina jumps in with her own story, and they dive into art as social commentary, the power of language, cultural nuance, and the beautiful chaos of creative reinvention. Pour a cup, because this one hits.
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
Tim Time is an informal chat with TDC (Tasman District Council) Mayor Tim King on local issues and council updates to keep you informed. We invite you to send in questions you want answered to motueka@freshfm.net.
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
The Gallery Gang's Big Adventure - Tūhura Otago Museum senior designer Annah Taggart previews the ultimate craft exhibition, where seven Gallery Gang characters enable visitors to explore the museum in a whole new way. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Originally from Oologah, Oklahoma, Lane earned his doctorate in New Zealand. With 20 years of higher education experience, he focuses on applied innovation, creativity, and entrepreneurship. His work centers on community impact and guiding students toward meaningful purpose through two mantras: 1.) Become a part of something bigger than you, but better because of you. 2.) The only thing better than watching someone grow is helping them grow.
Dunedin Children's Choir - Dunedin Children's Choir founder and musical director Natasha Manowitz, and choir member Horiana Sirguey, preview this year's end-of-year Christmas concert to be held at Knox Church on 12 December. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
This week there is a bit of tech talk, there is some chatter about whats coming up aswell, so,e events that you may be interested in. After all, its that time of the year!
Pat Corkery is the new host for the iconic Southland radio programme, Old Folks At Home. Each week he plays a selection of music aimed to bring back fond memories for our older generation.
Join us as we discuss the challenges we face in overcoming our fear of vulnerability.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
Following in the footsteps of Episode 126 - The Cambridge Summer School of Music, Episode 132 is all about that episodes central figure, Douglas Lilburn. In this episode we explore something of Lilburn’s legacy but mostly we’ll be listening to a selection his of music from the 1930s, 40s and 50, works that demonstrate something of his evolution as a composer and his commitment to creating “a music of our own, a living tradition of music created in this country, a music that will satisfy those parts of our being that cannot be satisfied by the music of other nations.” Scott Bezett (baritone), Sarah Hubbard (soprano), Olivia Pike (soprano), Rhiannon Cooper (alto) and Tom McGrath (piano) perform Douglas Lilburn - The Magpies James Judd and the NZ Symphony Orchestra perform Douglas Lilburn - Forest Kenneth Young and the The NZ Symphony Orchestra perform Douglas Lilburn - Drysdale Overture John Hopkins and the NZ Symphony Orchestra perform Douglas Lilburn - A Song of Islands Ed Zuccollo performs Douglas Lilburn - Overture: Aotearoa (Synth Arrangement) Whānau London Voices perform ‘Douglas Lilburn - Flowers of the Sea' from Sings Harry
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Host Scott Cameron isn't just a teacher but is a musician who brings his knowledge and musical expertise to listeners in his show A Sonic Odyssey.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Show 466 - Yenneno Andalu This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
"In this episode, we are joined by Dr Nik Taylor, Professor of Sociology and co-director of the New Zealand Centre for Human–Animal Studies. Nik’s work uncovers the deep connections between human and non-human animal lives, exploring how issues like domestic violence, animal abuse, “meat culture”, and speciesism intersect. A thoughtful and eye-opening conversation for anyone interested in veganism, social justice, or compassionate living."
A weekly programme about Muslim faith, culture, and social activities
