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.
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Fresh FM
Talked about my grandad sadly being in the hospital and not being able to record new shows. Swimming, tennis, Youth Habitat, how I thought it was Sunday on Monday, school, just chilling with music.
Arrow FM
Talking all things WellBeing.
Otago Access Radio
In this episode of Chit Chat with PAO, I sit down with Dunedin City Councillor Steve Walker, a man who has travelled to more than a hundred countries, helped shape local projects, and still finds time for cycling, cooking, and cheering for West Ham United. We talk about travel, community, and what makes Dunedin special. Steve also shares why Pakistan’s natural beauty left such a strong impression on him. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Show 573 - Postively Invested Bubbles - Samuel Mann and Mawera Karetai are joined by Frano Ryan who brings us his episode of Coming Up for Air - his conversation withJohn Berry of Pathfinder Asset Management. With a contribution from Tahu Mackenzie. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Coast Access Radio
We talk with festival co-director, Tama Waipara, about organizing a jazz festival, attracting artists and some of this year's highlights. This show captures the varied and interesting events and people that we come across at Coast Access Radio.
Principles of Devotional. This show is a clear and complete explanation of the importance of accepting devotional service as the highest level of self realization.
Who Deserves Protection. We discuss how to balance a society so that everyone has what they need and crime is reduced by proper management which brings about security and protection for the people.
Shannon Cassidy returns to Fresh FM to put a spotlight on New Zealand music and musicians, with loads of local content and information.
Radio Hawkes Bay
The Deep Yes: For women seeking more pleasure, meaning and vitality
Supporting women in our Hawke’s Bay communities, to access and secure employment opportunities
Wellington Access Radio
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
Kōrero with ātaahua songstress Sophie Songbird about her up coming tour and gig here in Te Tau Ihu. The Dogs Bone Nelson October 11th
Voice of Aroha is an inclusive platform representing the voices of a variety of communities and their perspectives on many topics. This programme is run by a diverse group of former refugees in Wellington, with support from the local community.
Stories from the early settlers' village and museum.
Pleasure gardens.
Planet FM
Inspiring stories, community voices, pageantry and events
Access Radio Taranaki
This spring, Taranaki opens its doors to its past. Taryn sits down with Heritage Taranaki’s Rob Green to explore some of the stories, places, people and questions behind Taranaki Heritage Month 2025 (3 Oct – 8 Nov). From special tours across the rohe, to archival film screenings and conversations about women’s voices, war histories, and community memory, this month-long event digs into both the beauty and the complexity in our shared regional heritage. Join us for a kōrero full of local flavour, reflections, and a call to connect, because understanding yesterday helps us shape tomorrow.
This week is Infant Loss Awareness week and today Tracey shares her story of the stillbirth of her first child, Francis. Marcia shares that it is a village's story as she too was effected by infant loss with a wee bubba lost with SIDS in her town. They are joined by Judith Moorhead from Sands Taranaki who shares the support that their organisation offer and how they can help those affected.
Confronting the topic of over-sexualisation of women, from social media and pornography to the way sports, public figures, and daily life reinforce harmful stereotypes. Women are not objects. Respect is not optional. Equality is not negotiable. It’s time to take responsibility and learn, because women should not have to protect themselves from violence.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Insights across the musical spectrum.
Mahi Tahi Tatou Charitable Trust.
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.
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
Hearth Tales invites you to bask in the warm glow of creativity. Join Rich McCoy as he listens to the tales of artists, makers, creative souls and those that love them.
News : Free Breast Screening increased to age 74 and a fixed facility for Waikanae opened today. Health Minister Simeon Brown, Minister for Women Nicola Grigg, MP for Otaki Tim Costley, Dr Nick Chamberlain, the National Director National Public Health Service, and Coast Access Radio's Catherine Scullin were standing next to a brand new Mammography unit located on site in the now fixed Breast Screening facility in Waikanae. Free screening age has now been raised to age 74 due to research discovering that women are at high risk of Breast Cancer into their 70's.
An hour of the best, the latest, and the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson. This week's playlist features Bush Buds, Dry Cleaning, Evelyn Collins, The Ninos Chaos, David Byrne & Ghost Train Orchestra Feat. Hayley Williams.
On Vibe Check this week, Hannah Butson from iLead (Yes Disability Resource Centre) shares how young disabled people are making their voices heard across Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Plains Media
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
Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition, come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
We invite our community of performing arts lovers on the Kāpiti Coast to tune in for a peek behind the curtain, centre-stage spotlights on events & artists, creative journeys & general entertainment!
Caroline brings a wealth of knowledge regarding sustainability and through her business acumen (Sustainability 360) has been learning how to navigate what it means to run her own business. Charing anecdotes of learning through being a mother, businesswomen, and early education, the picture that Caroline provides is varied and dynamic. BCorp is mentioned and we encourage listeners to search that to provide context for some discussion items.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Hugh chats to AJ who does guitars and synth programming for the band Echomatica, who just released their self-titled debut album! Find all things Echomatica at echomatica.bandcamp.com. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Silk Cut - Auckland band Silk Cut release new album Corridors of Light this week. Guitarist and vocalist Justine McLean discusses the album. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Kingston Rose has big plans. Fresh off his North Island tour and with a full-length album set to drop in early 2025, he’s already keeping the momentum going with a brand new single, “I Don’t Even Know Why.” In this episode, Kingston breaks down the inspiration behind the track, talks about launching his own label, Wilfred Records, and shares the vision driving his next chapter in music.
Heritage Homes Open Day - Cargill's Castle Trust chairman Steven de Graaf previews this Sunday's fundraising Heritage Homes Open Day, where a selection of Dunedin homes and buildings will open their doors to visitors. 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.
Songs with a number in the title
Immigration advice, information, and interviews from an Indian perspective, brought to you by local immigration advisor Vinay Sood.
💃 On SOAR this week, Jack interviewed his friend Hope — New Zealand’s first Zumba instructor with Down Syndrome! 🇳🇿✨ They talked about what inspired her to start Zumba, what she loves most about it, and shared plenty of laughs along the way. Big thanks to Hope and Darlene for coming on SOAR — keep up the awesome mahi, Hope, as a Zumba instructor at Windsor North School and City Fitness! 💪🎶
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.
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.
Anne talks about National Council of Women news and interviews a guest.
