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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Access Radio Taranaki
This episode features two of our young Lalaga Youth Ambassadors jumping on the mic to share their journey since joining the Lalaga aiga. They talk about what pulled them in, their first impressions, and the moments that made them feel at home. Expect a relaxed and uplifting kōrero filled with laughs, real talk, and good vibes as Pasifika youth reflect on community, confidence, and finding their voice together.
Coast Access Radio
WSD Kapiti offers their course for Widowed, Separated, Divorced and for people who have the partners in care. This conversation discusses who would benefit from joining this 10 week course - to run on the 12th of February this year (and another in spring, date to be confirmed). This inclusive and safe space is available in the Kapiti region to help people navigate grief, coming to terms with your past life, preparing for life ahead and finding answers to the practical, emotional and spiritual needs that you may have. You can find more information at wsdkapiti.org.nz A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Free FM
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild.
Plains Media
Luka shares the joys of life with his listeners
A chat about busking, performance and songwriting with Kapiti duo George and Soph with a great original performance included This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Wellington Access Radio
A religious programme for the Christian Orthodox community and all those interested in Orthodoxy. The programme covers spiritual discussions, readings, hymns and notices.
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
The programme is mostly spoken in Croatian and is filled with music, news, and current events from within the Croatian community in Wellington and around the world. Sponsored by the Croatian Cultural Society of Wellington.
From Pōneke the programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour as well as interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians, book and movie reviews, and political views/reviews.
Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.
Otago Access Radio
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
O Le Fetu Ao is a spiritual and religious programme broadcast in the Samoan Language, presented live by a group of ordained Lay-Preachers and a Choir from The Samoan Methodist Church in Hataitai, Wellington.
Religious programme in Samoan for the Seventh-day Adventist community in Porirua.
Reaching Out is a programme in Samoan for the Seventh-Day Adventist community in Porirua.
Sunday Sads is a music and chat show to help you mourn the end of the weekend and prepare yourself to head into the next one. Pinky, our host curates a suitably moody playlist each week to supplement special segments and even more special Special Guests.
Arrow FM
The art and science of living well.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Cook brings the Cook Islands language, culture and news into our living rooms every week for 5 hours
God's message and music in a Cook Island language
Christian thoughts and music
Featuring Eric Clapton - Peter Frampton - Randy van Warmer
Wayne Mowat plays music "too good to be forgotten"
Introducing and discussing some of the challenges around making changes to addictive behaviors'. With a particular focus on Alcohol misuse.
Events listings for Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley.
Professor Phil Bagshaw outlines the history, intended purpose and development of the Canterbury Charity Hospital. He discusses who and how people can access its wide range of services and the extraordinary contribution it makes to the health of our communities. https://www.charityhospital.org.nz
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Martha arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand in 1989 and has since made New Plymouth home. Her career has been largely in hospitality, where she has seen the growth and evolution of cafés and restaurants across Taranaki. She has long been involved in representing Argentine culture at the Taranaki Multiethnic Extravaganza and supporting the Latino community through cultural and social initiatives that help new migrants settle in the region. Martha has a strong passion for music and has volunteered with WOMAD for many years, more recently working in contracted roles coordinating artist hospitality, including the welcoming artists’ BBQ. She currently works part-time as an ESOL Teacher Aide at Devon Intermediate and teaches Argentine and Italian cuisine through Taranaki Community Education. Proudly Argentine, Martha is known for her passion, generosity, and love of sharing food, music, and conversation, and for her curiosity about other cultures and traditions.
In this visit to The Groove Yard we have Millie Small & Jimmy Cliff, Marsha Hunt, some blues from Gary Moore and Shemekia Copeland and 6 tracks from a collection of Synth Pop called Musik Music Musique 1979 - The Roots of Synth Pop. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
Taila Burton – Diocesan Designer and Photographer. Discusses her diverse and exciting role, offering insight into how life within the diocese appears through her camera lens. She also talks about how her talents have taken her abroad and the special experiences and images she has captured. Your window into the meaningful impact being made across the Catholic Diocese of Hamilton. Inspiring stories of how a single act of support to The Hamilton Catholic Development Fund can spark ripples of change.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Helen leads Brent through the complexities of Karma. A term that is widely used now in the West. But how well is it understood? This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
The team talk about law related topics of interest in Southland!
We check in with Nerd Nite Christchurch and the Children's University. Our main interview this month is with the Christchurch Archeology Project's Katharine Watson, who discusses her mahi and the February exhibition - Cathedral Square Unearthed. We close by chatting to Jaz Brash, who's researching Batten Disease at Lincoln University.
Exciting Spy stories Songs and Stories for children and everyone.
In this episode of The Number Plate, Morris West gets into a straight-up conversation about mateship, checking in, and showing up for each other — especially as we get older. No lectures, no fixing — just honest talk about life, laughter, and the moments that matter. From humour and hard times to health scares, loss, and looking out for your mates without making it awkward, this episode shines a light on the quiet ways men have always supported one another.
This year is set to be a great one theatrically, and today we lightly touch on some of the shows that will appear on stage this year. Tracey chats again with Andy Spindler from the NPOS Show, The 100 and hears about the planned auditions at the end of Feb. With many theatres across the rohe, Tracey shares where you can go to join and what classes in theatre are offered for children and teens.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Keith Murdoch, Colin Boswell, Willowbank and Arthur Steers.
Swine Flu 2009. Pahiatua Earthquake 1934. Masterton Flood 1985. Cyclone Gabrielle 2023.
Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe joins Mike Williams to talk about Council's work through the first month of the year, and what priorities it has looking further into 2026.
the Fijian Flying Circus is headlining this year's Hamilton Arts Festival, with an act that promises to Wow audiences. Staged by the VOU Dance Company, it will be their first visit to New Zealand. Founder and Managing Director of the company, Sachiko Soro spoke with Mike Williams about the act and the other work the dance company is involved in.
Rex Lyes is president of the NZ Lily Society and he shares his expertise on growing and caring for lilies in New Zealand. For more see www.lovelilies.nz
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ
Dan Hendra from the DCC events team previews Foundations Festival, a collaboration with Southern Heritage Trust on a new, city-wide festival celebrating Dunedin's rich heritage and evolving cultural identity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dunedin Summer Shakespeare takes a different angle this year, as Kim and Matt Morgan explain. The music of the bard will be celebrated with two special concerts at the Dunedin Botanic Garden band rotunda. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dan Hendra from the DCC events team previews George Street Market, which will see some changes for 2026 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
