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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Plains Media
featuring - BRANDON FLOWERS - BECK - UNDERTONES - FONTAINES DC - WESTSIDE COWBOY - MARISA ANDERSON - DOLLY PARTON
Radio Hawkes Bay
The Best of the Blues
Otago Access Radio
Allison Horsley is an American dramaturg and script consultant who earned her MFA at Yale School of Drama. She specialises in adaptations, new play and musical development. Allison is a script advisor for Playmarket, and is now based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. In our third interview, we discuss what an MFA in dramaturgy looks like at Yale and Allison’s ‘eat, pray, love’ journey to Aotearoa New Zealand. This podcast was recorded as part of the Master of Creative Performance Practice at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School and recorded and published with OAR FM Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Students from the learning hub will share stories and talk with people important to Enliven Disability
Fresh FM
Eleanor Cave talks about the films screening this week as part of the NZ International Film Festival at State Cinemas Nelson.
Arrow FM
A peaceful society for all.
Gifted writing and story telling from Cordayne
An eleven-year-old Mergirl has better things to do than save the oceans from deadly stagnation. It's the Ringlet and the day the oceans stopped, Published by Ahoy! An imprint of the Cuba Press in 2019.
In this episode Kieran and Sam catch up online while Kieran comes to the end of his three month trip to a European summer. Sam updates Kieran on a few seasonal winter tasks including raspberry and fruit tree pruning, while Kieran ponders the gardening challenges of heatwaves, drought and climate change. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Free FM
Robbie Herman HCC Emergency Response. An overview of the community groups and social services in the Waikato region.
Songs and stories from the golden age of radio for children of all ages
Radio Southland
There are no nuclear weapons in this episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge - listen for the story behind that, plus why 80 is the new 27. Darren has a confession and Lyndal wanders the weirdness of the web.
Extended episode - Love, heartbreak and moving on - all through the neon glow of synthwave and retrowave.
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. This week: D-A-D, Haast Hunter, and Celebrity Death Machine
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
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.
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.
Behave yourself. Or I'll name you. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-cassette/kingshade License code: ZM26MPPM6BPED5J6
Join Ayubowan Canterbury for a special conversation with Sahan Ranwala as we talk about Rhythm of Lanka 2026. In this episode, we explore the inspiration behind this exciting celebration, and what audiences can look forward to at the 2026 event.
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia.
This show explores whether it is possible to live without a mobile phone in today’s connected world. We discuss the advantages and challenges of going phone-free and share fun alternatives for spending your time, such as reading, exercising, enjoying nature, learning new skills, and connecting face-to-face with friends and family.
Wellington Access Radio
The second half of the 20th century was notable for popular and contemporary music of an enduring quality.
This week we get creative with clay and meet Lower Hutt artist and teacher Cate Pates from Fig Tree Clay Studio ahead of Hutt classes on ceramic miniature house-making, creative cup creation and being stop 23 on this year’s Lower Hutt Art Trail in October. We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage There’s a piece of ‘flash fiction” from Lower Hutt writer Vivienne Ball – “Writing a story – An Adventure”. And there’s local music from the combined Cantoris Choir Wellington and Hutt City Chorale choirs performing a medley from Les Miserable in 2018. Hutt City Chorale have a concert this Sunday at St Marks Church in Lower Hutt and Cantoris perform at St James Church Lower Hutt on the 20th of September. You can always Facebook message John with local story, musician or poetry suggestions. https://www.facebook.com/JohnMacDonaldNZ/ SECTIONS Story – 1’19” – Vivienne Ball – “An Adventure” History – 4’30” - Peter Hall – Upper Hutt Memories from the 1960s Feature Story – 22’33” – Cate Pates – Fig Tree Studio – Ceramic Art Music – 46’58” – Hutt City Chorale and Cantoris Choir – “Medley from Les Miserable”
MPB Revista apresenta o melhor da música popular brasileira, com informações e curiosidades sobre as canções.
He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.
Rock music with a twist
I grew up with Dolly and her positive messages of hope and love. O le tamaitai o Dolly Parton ma lona loto alofa i tagata ma lona ola Fa'atuatua. O le Faiga- Palota ia Novema, tautuana lou lesitala; manatua e su'esue fuainumera ma tala; ma fesili pe lelei le tautua a sui tauva. Elections: Register; Check the data and information; the candidate - are they trustworthy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Access Radio Taranaki
In this week's episode we explore a world were the American revolution failed. Many things would change! The Americans wouldn't settle as far as they did. The Mexican empire would remain a strong regional power. Britain would become a superpower, and more! 🪖🎖️
Madeleine and Tessa talk about her career in law, through working first as a legal executive then moving to law.
Breaking down the debates everyone loves to argue about
Hugh chats to Tobias and Jenny about Earthworkers (https://www.earthworkers.org/) and their new Hort 201 course. What is regenerative agriculture/horticulture, why is it important, and is it economical? We get into all this and more. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Easy Jazz - The Best of
A rundown of local sports results with Brian and Aaron, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
Art and Artists.
Repeat Episode from 17th of January 2025 Professor Yoram Barak, Research Scientist and Consultant joins Dr Barb to discuss Dementia. This episode contains discussion around dementia and holocaust survivors. Listener discretion is advised. Played in support of suffers, friends, families, medical and support workers in this area. In memory of Dr Barb's mum, Mary Anderson of Branch Creek, Cadrona. https://www.otago.ac.nz/bms/expertise/profile?id=2591 https://alzheimersotago.org.nz/, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder care, Prof Yoram Barak, This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Join us as we explore some of the latest science on understanding trauma, using, among other books, Dr Bessel Van Der Kolk's book Mind, Body and the Transformation of Trauma, and explore the hope there is for healing from the Bible and those who have found release from trauma in Jesus Christ. Trigger alert: some distressing topics will be touched on.
Fresh Feed is the Fresh FM newsletter, on air and in your ears. Catch up on what’s happening at Fresh FM, what’s new, and what’s coming up. Fresh news, local voices, and a little behind-the-scenes goodness from across Te Tauihu. In This Episode: -Meet Darryl, Fresh's new Chair -122 days until Christmas (Yikes!), Tips for an early present for the Fresh Team -New Series -Fresh in the Wild: Friday 25 Sept, 11-1, Sublime on Bridge St, Vinyl Sessions with Pete Bywater and the team
On this episode of DPA Noteable Radio, Amy Taylor talks with the team behind People for Us, an independent peer visiting service for disabled people living in homes funded by Disability Support Services. They discuss why the service was created following the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, how disabled people can raise concerns, and the importance of safety, choice and control. They also explore co-design, safeguarding, regional access and how People for Us can help disabled people feel heard, respected and supported. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Coast Access Radio
We look across Kāpiti and Horowhenua at arts, community, conservation and local infrastructure, including the final week of Brent Wong’s exhibition at Toi MAHARA, David McGill’s upcoming launch of The Notetaker in Paekākāriki, award-winning local architecture, major conservation funding for Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, the future direction of Central Districts Water, and a call for artists to help bring Levin’s story to life through public murals. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Sarah Gallagher, Director of Library Services. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
News from Samoa and around Aotearoa New Zealand
O le Talanoa na ou faasoa atu ai i la’u Talanoaga sa faia i se tasi o vasega i le WITT, i le Eseesega o Aganuʻu i Aotearoa. Ua tele aganuʻu eseese, gagana eseese, tu ma aga, mea taumafa ma auala eseese o le soifuaga ua tatou maitauina o lo’o i ai i Aotearoa. E manaia foi o le tatou taumafai e a’oa’o ma malamalama i aganu’u a isi tagata, fa’apea foi le tatou fa’asoa atu o le tatou aganu’u i isi tagata mai isi atunu’u.
Lyndal continues talking about different way to help children with tactile, vestibular and proprioceptive challenges
