Community Access Media Alliance is the national body for the 12 independently-owned access media stations across Aotearoa. Our vision is for all people to have a space in the media.

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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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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.

Latest News

OAR FM launches new website with accessibility focus

OAR FM has redesigned and relaunched OAR.ORG.NZ

CAMA welcomes new leadership at Planet FM and Access Radio Taranaki

CAMA welcomes Brent Harbour and Tracey Blake to the Community Access Media whānau.

WAR’s Conversations with Wāhine celebrates three years of broadcasting!

Conversations with Wāhine celebrates three years of broadcasting at WAR.

Our latest podcasts

11-01-2025 16:30
Around the Adriatic - Episode 10

Coast Access Radio

Join us as we take you on a magical journey across some of the most picturesque, and unique landscapes across Europe

11-01-2025 15:51
Rise Up Maranga, (R.U.M)! 11-01-2025

Wellington Access Radio

The young people from Spectrum Care, and what matters to them!

11-01-2025 15:00
Expanding Horizons - You Wouldn't Read About It

Plains FM 96.9

A whole heap of tracks linked to newspapers and books

11-01-2025 14:00
New Zealand Music - A Kiwi music variety show

Coast Access Radio

New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner

11-01-2025 13:50
Terry's Songwriters Show - Rachel Hird 11-01-2025

Wellington Access Radio

Every week Terry showcases local singer/song-writers who play in open mic nights around Wellington

11-01-2025 13:44
That's Good to Know 11-01-2025

Wellington Access Radio

This show is for parents and caregivers of disabled and neurodivergent children.  Join Meredith as she hosts an 'on air' support group sharing stories and experiences of parents who get it. 

11-01-2025 13:00
Library Mix - 11-01-2025 - Rachel - 2025 Happy New Year

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

11-01-2025 12:00
Conservation Conversation Episode 5 - Bird Breeding Programme

Coast Access Radio

Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve

11-01-2025 12:00
Books Uncovered - 07-01-2025 - 15 - Bella and Holly discuss their favourite Novelist

Otago Access Radio

We talk about authors Carson McCullers, Shirley Jackson, Flannery O'Conner and Octavia E Butler Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

11-01-2025 11:45
Sports Weekender

Planet FM

From grassroots to international, Eamon covers it all. Here's your weekly fix of commentary and coverage, featuring local legends, full-time fans and dedicated sideliners.

11-01-2025 11:30
At the table with Gail - Cheese, Cream and Pasta - a tasty trifecta

Coast Access Radio

This week Catherine has to step in to co-host due to man flu taking out Peter for the week. Gail themes this show with pasta and cheese. Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter or Catherine, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating.

11-01-2025 11:30
iDad: Full-time - 11-01-2025

Free FM

Frank Carter presents iDad: Full-time, Full-on. A parenting show from a Dad's perspective, exploring the wonder of watching children grow, searching for social activities.

11-01-2025 11:30
Anything and Everything - New Years 2024 - 2025 - 11-01-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

News and views with students from Hastings Intermediate

11-01-2025 10:00
Blues Train - Blues Train Sources of Inspiration

Coast Access Radio

In this episode, Ryan takes a look at where artists get their inspiration for re-interpreting musical works. Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.

11-01-2025 09:30
Wild Libraries Ep # 28 - Onomatopoeia

Coast Access Radio

Tim and Hayley find fun in finding onomatopoeia words - the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named. Tim and Hayley from Kapiti Libraries love libraries and all the wild things they can offer. They both also love tamariki and to kōrero so in this show they chat, sing, tell stories and tell awesome kids jokes.

11-01-2025 09:30
Spin Me A Tale! - Teddy One Eye - Ep 12 - Chapter 29 and 30

Plains FM 96.9

Teddy One-Eye by Gavin Bishop! Read by Kiran Skelton. We'd also like to thank Random House NZ for allowing us to publish these episodes.

11-01-2025 09:00
Playful Packs - Ep8 - Wicked

Plains FM 96.9

Join Vivian and Julia for more bi-lingual family fun!

11-01-2025 08:30
Connect With Community Waikato - 11-01-2025

Free FM

This week: CW Wrap up.

11-01-2025 07:00
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge-11-01-2025

Radio Southland

It's another summer special episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge with all of the tracks coming from musicals - stage shows or movies

11-01-2025 07:00
Dr. Play - The Benefits of Play to Society - 11-01-2025

Radio Southland

Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.

10-01-2025 22:00
Metalheads 10-01-2025 - Sabaton, Grand Magus

Manawatu Peoples Radio

Two hours of heavy metal news, interviews, and (most importantly) music with Terry and Xan, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

10-01-2025 21:30
Romanian current & community affairs

Planet FM

Music, news, drama, events and guests. Hear the latest events from Auckland's Romanian community.

10-01-2025 21:06
60s Nostalgia - 10-01-2025

Arrow FM

This week I'll mark some milestones for 60s artists, hopefully have some requests and blast out some favourites of the greatest decade of music ever. Travel back to the greatest decade of music ever. Songs you haven't heard for a while or maybe never before. Tune in and be surprised.

10-01-2025 20:25
Malayalam FM: Fridays

Planet FM

The Friday edition of Malayalam FM features original dramas and stories set to Malayalam music

10-01-2025 20:02
Friday Night Blues - 10-01-2025

Arrow FM

This week another great mixture of this great form of music known as the blues----some old, some new and everything in-between. Discover the only local show dedicated to the wonderful world of blues; from old to new, slow to fast.

10-01-2025 20:00
MPB Revista – 10-01-2025

Free FM

The big names in Brazilian samba and samba rock and their greatest hits in the first half hour of the programme. In the second half, new names in Brazilian Popular Music that have recently emerged or are being launched on the music scene.

10-01-2025 20:00
Polish Waves - Baltic Extraordinaire

Plains FM 96.9

The best of Poland, Polish connections and heritage matters Downunder

10-01-2025 19:20
Events here and in Nepal

Planet FM

The show is a weekly get-together of the Nepalese community with updates on local and international events concerning Nepalese, as well as nostalgic and new music.

10-01-2025 19:00
Groove Yard Show # 145

Coast Access Radio

Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.

10-01-2025 19:00
Metal Power Hour - Episode 37 - Stonehurst - 8 Foot Sativa - Tempo 38 - 10-01-2025

Radio Hawkes Bay

Richmond brings you all your favourite metal and rock favourites, straight out of Hawkes Bay.

10-01-2025 18:52
Viva LatinoAmerica! - Jan 09 2025

Fresh FM

Luz Zuniga, Julio Diaz and Jessica Diaz host Viva LatinoAmerica! Latin American Culture, Music, Current Affairs and Interviews in Spanish.

10-01-2025 18:46
The Buzz - Jan 11 2025 (Replay Apr 06 24)

Fresh FM

The Buzz, created by Motueka High School Students.

10-01-2025 18:43
Homegrown Only - Jan 08 2025 ep30

Fresh FM

Shannon Cassidy returns to Fresh FM to put a spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians, with loads of local content and information.

10-01-2025 18:40
Friday Focus - Jan 10 2025

Fresh FM

Mark Manson talks to locals and other guests about an eclectic mix of topics and issues of interest. Plus guests also provide a selection of music they are listening to.

10-01-2025 18:35
Fresh Start Friday with Grant Knowles - Jan 10 2025

Fresh FM

Join Grant live from our Takaka studio for Fresh Start Friday.

10-01-2025 18:32
A BalanSING - Jan 10 2025 - Ja Sistafari

Fresh FM

A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.

10-01-2025 18:00
Kia Ora Brazil - Bruna Jakobi - 10-01-2025

Free FM

Bruna Jakobi diz a real de como está o mercado de trabaho para quem vem com WHV. A magazine-style show featuring news, commentary and music from Brazil, plus discussions about life in New Zealand for ex-pat Brazilians living in the Waikato.

10-01-2025 18:00
Lupe Sina - 10-01-2025 - 83 - New Year Plans

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

10-01-2025 17:30
Dean's Faves - Episode 205

Plains FM 96.9

Rock music with a twist

10-01-2025 17:00
The Mystery Music Box -10-01-2025 - Time

Radio Hawkes Bay

Each week we play a themed music program.

10-01-2025 16:30
Wrestling Roundup - 10-01-2025

Free FM

Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.

10-01-2025 15:45
Factbeast on Youth Zone - Episode 41 - Reflection and Motivation

Otago Access Radio

Here Ajax reflects about his show of the past year and gives a motivational speech. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

10-01-2025 15:45
Flat Out Pride - 10-01-2025

Free FM

Weekly LGBTQIA+ media from Hamilton NZ, made with support of NZ on Air and PROUDly part of CAMA Community Access Media Alliance - Fighting for your right to be on the radio and in the media since 1981

10-01-2025 15:39
Voice of Middle East 12-01-2025

Wellington Access Radio

A radio programme dedicated to delivering specialized content about the Middle East to the diverse community residing in New Zealand. The program is a meeting point for different cultures and backgrounds with common interests and ties to the Middle East

10-01-2025 15:18
Greek Orthodox Community 12-01-2025

Wellington Access Radio

A programme that has been broadcasting more than 30 years for the Greek Orthodox community. Tune in every Sunday at 2pm. Presented and produced by Nicky, Jim and Costa. This programme is sponsored by the Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington.

10-01-2025 15:00
Fa'atauaina o Aiga - 10 Jan 2024

Plains FM 96.9

"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"

10-01-2025 14:00
The OI Podcast - 10-01-2025 - 76 - The Kingdom - Animals in the Jewellery of Jane Dodd

Otago Access Radio

The Kingdom – animals in the jewellery of Jane Dodd. Jane Dodd chats with Dr Barb about her latest exhibition. Contemporary jewellery with a distinctive style and powerful narratives. Designed like a phylogenetic tree, The Kingdom mirrors evolutionary relationships and invites you to explore the intricate connections between species in the Animal Kingdom. Animal Attic, Tūhura Otāgo Museum 11 Oct 2024 – 28 Jul 2025 https://otagomuseum.nz/whats-on/the-kingdom-animals-in-the-jewellery-of-jane-dodd This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

10-01-2025 13:49
My Wavelength - 10-01-2025

Arrow FM

This week we will be showcasing artists you may not have heard or that need a little bit more recognition and time in the limelight. Tune in to see what we are playing today! Free range tracks from an extensive collection.

10-01-2025 13:30
Matthew's World Podcast - 07 - LA Lakers and Captain America

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

10-01-2025 13:22
The Yoga Snug Nidra Nest - 10-01-2025

Arrow FM

This week our nidra practice explores sowing the seeds of our dreams to stratify over the cold winter months. Who knows what might germinate in Spring when the earth warms again? Simply lie down and listen.

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