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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Coast Access Radio
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.
Free FM
A weekly into New Zealand’s primary industries, exploring farm systems, markets, people and policy through storytelling, science and experience.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
This week we sat down with Tony Sealy and "Wattie" Watson of the NZPFU to discuss the local issues facing our Fire Service amdist the ongoing strike action of dedicated NZPFU members against the inaction and dangerous policies of FENZ. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Plains Media
In this episode of Crater People we meet the Diamond Harbour Footballers. A group of dedicated social players of the 'beautiful game' who meet on a Sunday afternoon on the picturesque Diamond Harbour Domain to play, share a laugh and forget life's humdrum for a couple of hours. Everyone is welcome and social interaction and community spirit are the key to a group that has sustained for almost 15 years. Let's hear from the various players and the woundorous community connections that are built through a friendly kick around.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together
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.
Fresh FM
Nepal horror, Ceuta political mess, Gibraltar and La Vuelta
For Leona Revell, every live performance is a unique shared experience—no two shows are ever quite the same. She believes theatre helps people feel seen and represented, just as it once gave her confidence by seeing herself reflected on stage. Whether through improv or traditional productions, theatre brings people together, builds empathy, and invites us to see the world from different perspectives. It can challenge our thinking, spark conversations long after the curtain falls, and even provide a welcome escape while supporting our wellbeing. An oral history interview looking at the past and present of Palmerston North and the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
An insight into the mysteries of Dyslexia and other learning barriers offering practical solutions to help parents.
Women's health and well-being.
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.
Simon talks about his favorite tv programmes and movies. A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world
Access Radio Taranaki
In part two of this conversation, we continue our chat with Chris. Chris shares some thought provoking insights into his experience of the transition to retirement. One thing he mentions is the invisibility that can come with being retired. Yet invisibility is never the whole story. Within it sits a quieter opportunity: the chance to redefine your visibility as you construct and negotiate your retirement identity - remembering that you are the driver of creating this new identity. Without the noise of workplace expectations, many people begin to notice parts of themselves that were previously overshadowed — creativity, curiosity, community, rest, contribution that isn’t tied to productivity. The challenge is not to fight invisibility, but to redefine it on your terms as you build new forms of being seen that feel genuine, chosen and relevant.
New acquisitions and new releases. Music from the 1950's to the 2020's from many parts of the musical spectrum. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
Self check-out: convenient or soul destroying? Is AI exciting or terrifying? Do you have an App for absolutely everything? Which things genuinely make life easier, and which parts of your life have you outsourced to someone else? This week is more recommendations than rants. And if anyone has a good rice cooker recipe, let us know! The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between.
Are you finding it hard financially to make ends meet? Listening to Jeanette will give you an idea how and where help is at hand but you must do the work and it won't be easy. I know it will be worth it. An interview looking at an interesting person, group, or service in the Manawatū, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
This week on Volunteer Journeys, Marcia chats with Todd Velvin, Group Manager for Taranaki Emergency Management and a lifelong volunteer at Fitzroy Surf Life Saving Club, where his volunteering journey began. A nationally recognised Surf Lifeguard of the Year, Todd shares the many ways people can get involved in Surf Life Saving and Civil Defence, and explains why volunteers are so vital to keeping our communities safe. Along the way, Marcia finally discovers what a rip current really is! There was so much to cover that he’ll definitely be back again
What helps when life changes in ways we never wanted or expected? Dr Lucy Hone joins Anna for a deeply human kōrero about her new book, How Will I Ever Get Through This? Together they explore grief beyond bereavement, the losses we don’t always recognise, and practical, research-backed ways to navigate change and uncertainty. Anna didn’t realise how much she needed this book until she read it for this interview. You may discover that you need it too.
Ever feel like winter stagnation is holding back your energy and vitality? As spring arrives, our bodies naturally seek a gentle reset. This week on Herbal Wisdom, your host Martina Murray explores the science and folk tradition of spring bitters, liver tonics and lymphatic cleansers. Discover why the modern diet has a "bitter deficit," how bitter taste receptors trigger your body's digestive cascade and meet powerful spring plant allies like dandelion, stinging nettle and cleavers. Plus, simple kitchen recipes for spring tonics you can make right at home.
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Arrow FM
What's above us in space and time. The wonders of our magnificent night sky, from antiquity to the very latest science and news.
Warm feel in the studio with three very devoted foodies talking to our Queen of Spice Marlaina Curtis. Julia Kuriger, the founder, talked about the inspiration behind the Take Them a Meal charity. Julia McNeil explained how community support the initiative. Gabby Brady, a student that got a volunteer award, looks after the social media of Take Them a Meal, and she loves doing shout outs for organisations and individuals that they collaborate with.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Claudia from Scorpio Books - 2:13 Kiri Allan - 8:06 Tracey Slaughter - 37:45
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Today on The HeARTy Breakfast, Tyrese was joined by Jayden Lane from our sponsor, The Rent Shop Taranaki, to yarn about tenants’ rights and landlords’ responsibilities - including what happens when a tenant wants to paint a wall or make changes to their rental property. 🏠 Tyrese was also joined in the studio by Sahra Covello from the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce to chat about the Youth Enterprise Scheme (YES) and the upcoming YES Awards, celebrating young people making their mark in business and the community. 🌟💼 Plus, Tyrese talked all things local, bringing you what’s happening around Taranaki, the latest news, community stories and everything you need to know to start your day. 📰🌄
Delena chats with Nelson Arts Festival Artistic Director Janelle Bish about the 2026 programme, from free and tickets events to something for every kind of festival-goer, plus an incredible Trafalgar street installation guaranteed to bring out your inner child.
Otago Access Radio
Saddle Hill Community Board member Vianney Santagati updates us on local issues. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Hugh chats to Doug Hanna, board member for TimeOut (https://timeoutnz.org) - a charity that connects incurably ill people with generous holiday homeowners who donate stays in their homes. This year, Doug is organising the first ever Dunga Run - a charity rally where teams will negotiate North Island rural roads in cars they bought for no more than $2000. Find out more about the Dunga Run and get involved here: https://dungarun.co.nz A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Love Tennis - Discover Tennis at the Edgar Centre - Rik Bourne previews the upcoming free have-a-go day to be held at the Edgar Centre, where Dunedin people can discover the social side of tennis. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Information about local community events
Peter presents a taste of the sixties with the best of sixties music. It's simply sensational!
Interviews of relevance to Southland and the local community.
Fresh from the deep south! Radio Southland brings you podcasts made right here in Southland, New Zealand — local voices, big stories, and everything in between.
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.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
In this episode, we continue our talanoa with the wonderful Rachael Bola, delving deeper into the heart and vision behind The Bola Collective. Rachael shares why she created a wellness lifestyle community for Fijian and Pasifika women across the diaspora, what it means to build spaces rooted in culture, identity and connection and her hopes for young Pacific women that come after her. This talanoa was a reminder that community is more than simply coming together — it’s about creating spaces where we feel seen, supported, nourished and celebrated in who we are. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
This episode we talk about more kdramas and give our thoughts on what we are currently watching, with a deep dive on the popular Crash Landing On You. Ursula then provides some great recommendations! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Hosts Andrew and Amanda Zambazos talk about the place of AI in the modern world. An intergenerational conversation about history and pop culture between Andrew Zambazos and his mother Amanda, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Last week’s episode featured two Jazz influenced classical works by Ukrainian Soviet composer Nicolai Kapustin. Energised by the joy and verve of his style, this week I’ve decided to dig a little deeper into his repertoire and devote a whole episode to his music. Nikolai Kapustin performs Kapustin – Impromptu No.2. Ludmil Angelov and Daniel Del Pino perform Nicolai Kapustin – Paraphrase on Dizzy Gillespie's Manteca. Frank Dupree and Adrian Brendle perform Nicolai Kapustin – Sinfonietta for 4-Hand Piano. Yuja Wang and the Mahler Chamber Orchestra perform Nicolai Kapustin – Piano Concerto No. 4. Frank Dupree and the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra of Heilbronn perform Nikolai Kapustin – Chamber Symphony. Exploring classical music in all its glories and complexities. From the sweetest melodic to the cutting edge of the avant-garde... from the deep past to the freshest contemporary. All of it. The joy of classical music.
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.
Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Delena spent the day at My Time, My Life and caught up with some of the people there. My Time, My Life is an event that offers individuals and groups the chance to showcase their fun hobbies, sports, meaningful and exciting passions to an interested audience.
What can the garden teach us about living well? In this episode of Colours of the Heart, Rex chats with Dee Turner about her lifelong love of gardening, sustainability, and growing good food. A qualified teacher with more than 20 years of experience in organic gardening, Dee shares her natural wisdom and talks about creating spaces that nourish both people and the environment. Dee brings her own special flavour to Colours of the Heart in this warm and inspiring conversation.🌽🍅💗
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
