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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Plains Media
Join us in a chat with David Blake, an amazing film producer who has attended every single Cannes film festival since the year 1968, and Sam Miller, director of the documentary Our Man in Cannes, The David Blake Story. Listen to them talk about the first hand experience of being in the festival, what took to make the documentary, and the premiere of the documentary which happened in the Lumiere Cinemas on Monday the 23rd of March.
Coast Access Radio
Viv begins the final chapter of The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, and after that, she starts a new book... 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. 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
Otago Access Radio
Join me and author Daniel Cromar as we discuss his debuting book series The Starlight Symphony. How did he start writing? Which is his favourite character? What was the hardest hurdle? Hear it here first! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Joinn us today as we chat with Savha Veer, Founder of the SOLE Music Academy, and Stephanie Brown, CEO of Play it Strange. Learn how these two entities are working together to bring a sublime platform and support for young emerging kiwi artists.
Fresh FM
Climate litigation; reducing oil demand; East-West cycleway
Arrow FM
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
Easter celebrations and rental market
Culture Fest at Riccarton High School celebrates diversity through vibrant performances, cultural storytelling, and community connection. Featuring students, local schools, and community groups, the event showcases global traditions alongside food and information stalls, creating an inclusive space where cultures are shared, appreciated, and brought to life through music, dance, and unity.
Emma Matthews talks about Music Therapy Week and the opening of her new music therapy space, The Nest, at the Nelson Centre of Musical Arts. Emma shares insight into the power of music therapy and how it supports children with communication, connection, and wellbeing — as well as the inspiration behind creating a safe, nurturing space designed especially for young people and their families. It’s a thoughtful and uplifting kōrero about the role music can play in everyday life, and the growing need for services like this in our community.
Wellington Access Radio
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.
Kitty does not read much research. Emma devours it. Is there a happy medium? What is it Kitty is afraid of? Is Emma happier for reading the articles she does? 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, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. 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
Free FM
This week - Hanna – from Hanna Worldwide & Friends podcast.The theme is mondegreens. What’s a mondegreen? According to Gemini, it's that classic "wait, that’s not what they’re saying?" moment. It’s a misheard word or phrase—usually in a song or a poem—that gives the lyrics a brand-new (and often much funnier) meaning.
Hosted by Iris, a 17 year old from Wellington High School, Cigarettes Will Kill You is your go-to music radio show. Each week, Iris focuses on a new genre of music, as well as a couple of cheeky little segments of her own!
Women's health and well-being.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Access Radio Taranaki
Love Ceris is your go-to spiritual hangout! Join Ceris for heart-to-heart chats with amazing spiritual guests, find out how they are helping our communities and dive into songs with deep meanings and soulful messages.
Soul, funk, disco infusions; Aotearoa jazz and some Beatles stuff. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. 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
Local local body politics in a time of crisis - I'll be discussing local body politics with Mayor Sophie Barker we will be discussing the goals and needs of Dunedin in the context of economic environmental and fuel crisis and the needs to develop and protect essential infrastructure from neglect or privateation and the need for affordable rates and keeping an eye on rate caps and the expectations and limitations put on a by central government! Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Sarah Radley, founder of Stitched by Sarah, about building a sewing business while living with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and newly recognised ADHD. Sarah shares how she went from being bedridden to creating handmade scrunchies, bags and sleeves that combine creativity with careful design. She discusses the role of adaptive strategies, online tools and “chipmunk brain” ADHD management in running her business, as well as the confidence she gained through the My Business Starter programme. Sarah also reflects on purpose, resilience and finding meaningful work as a disabled entrepreneur in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Can a hole in a leaf be the secret to high-performance wellness? Join Martina Murray as she bridges the gap between engineering and the Taranaki bush. Discover how the "nibbled" leaves of the Kawakawa plant trigger a natural biological response that creates the legendary "Internal Glow." From the 350m ASL shelter-belts of a former dairy farm to the chemistry of the New Zealand Food Awards, learn why this ancient "Acid and Honey" Oxymel tradition is the ultimate engine for your autumn vitality.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Host Marlaina Curtis
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden discusses the impact of rising fuel costs on households, businesses, and council operations, including potential effects on infrastructure projects such as O2NL. He also addresses concerns around road revocation, long term planning challenges under rates capping, and progress on the new Central Districts Water entity. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. 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
Juliet talks honestly and beautifully with her friend Bronwyn about the loss of her baby Harriet in 2018. Bronwyn shares the early days of grief, the overwhelm, and how it affected her ability to get through each day. Seven years on, she reflects on where she is now and what she would want others experiencing parental grief to know. A thoughtful, compassionate kōrero for those navigating or supporting loss.
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb.
Radio Hawkes Bay
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Chris Herlihy joins the HeARTy Breakfast today to chat about the line up of Taranaki’s Pride Week and Marcia Millard from the Tarata Community Hall pops in to share all the info about the Tarata Valley Trail that happens on the 26th April. We’re covering our community today with colour and fun!
Improving outcomes and personal/professional relationships
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Otago Peninsula Community Board chair Paul Pope discusses local community issues and initiatives. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
When we feel good in our skin, the whole community glows. In this episode of Give to Gain, Fabiana Henderson shares her journey from Brazil’s jewellery district to New York City, and eventually to Whaingaroa, where she founded Raglan Botanicals. What began with market stalls and 4am starts has grown into a thriving eco-friendly skincare and aromatherapy brand. Through handmade products designed to support women’s wellbeing, she gives care in tangible form. And what does she gain? Loyal customers, heartfelt feedback, and the joy of seeing women feel confident and well.
Ziggy's Glam Rock Extravaganza - Marcel Rodeka from Oxo Cubans and Ian 'Dr Glam' Chapman preview an upcoming fundraising concert at the Mayfair Theatre, in support of the Prostate Cancer Foundation.. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
In this episode, Arina reflects on celebrating Ramadan and Hari Raya with her family while trying to embrace kesederhanaan - the Malay value of living simply and moderately. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Peter presents a taste of the sixties with the best of sixties music. It's simply sensational!
This week Tom and Olivia pack the show with Cool new tracks, Thanks NZOnAir! Tom has some really bad advice you definitely should not follow and Olivia has some things she'd like to chime in on. After weeks of telling you they would talk about how they came up with the name The Chilly Bin. They've Done It! Find out in the week's episode.
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
Carolyn updates you on goings on for the Association of Blind Citizens Southland Branch!
A series within a series, New Adventures in Music is devoted to the thrill of music discovery and the joy of listening. Each episode features a varied selection of music that culminates with a featured work. This weeks episode features selections from pianist Tiffany Poon’s new album Nature and quite a bit from a new album called Igor Stravinsky: Late Works. This weeks featured work is a cantata from that album called That is to say, the Lamentations of Jeremiah the Prophet, otherwise known as Threni. Tiffany Poon performs Jean-Philippe Rameau - Nouvelles suites de pièces de clavecin Suite in G Major, RCT 6: XII. La Poule. Tiffany Poon performs François Couperin -Pièces de clavecin, Livre 1: Second Ordre, XXIII. Les Papillons. Sergei Rudnev performs his own arrangement of Lipa Vekovaia. North Netherlands Symphony and mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland perform Igor Stravinsky - Two Sacred Songs (Hugo Wolf): No. 1, Herr, was trägt der Boden hier. North Netherlands Symphony and mezzo-soprano Marianne Beate Kielland perform Igor Stravinsky - Two Sacred Songs (Hugo Wolf): No. 2, Wunden trägst du mein Geliebter. Tiffany Poon performs Robert Schumann - Arabeske, Op.18. Cappella Amsterdam and North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra perform Igor Stravinsky Threni: De elegia quinta: Oratio Jeremiae Prophetae. Threni: Incipit Threni: De Elegia Prima Threni: De Elegia Tertia: I. Querimonia Threni: De Elegia Tertia: II. Sensus spei Threni: De Elegia Tertia: III. Solacium Threni: De Elegia Quinta: Oratio Jeremiæ Prophetæ
Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.
Rex is back with colours of the heart. Rex talks into stories of inspiration and potential empowerment referring to these changing times and our natural need to socially interact based on our true nature.
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.
