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.
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Access Radio Taranaki
In Episode 3, we hang out with Leki Jackson-Bourke - Pasifika playwright, performer, and creative force from Aotearoa - for a kōrero full of laughs, stories, and good vibes. Leki talks about his upbringing, what it’s like travelling across the Pacific and the world for his mahi, and how working us Lalaga Youth Ambassadors in Taranaki compared to the bigger Auckland groups he usually tutors for Polyfest. This episode is high-energy, inspiring, and all about community, creativity, and connecting through culture.
Coast Access Radio
Whale Song and Te Wharemauku Awa community group chairman talks to Coast Access Radio about the update on the Whale Song project and changes to the stream. The soon to be fast-tracked New Central Park featuring "Whale Song" and 8 hectares of restored wetland,the awa sits at the heart of this Kapiti transformation. This is a great insight into this project and what it can bring to the Kapiti Coast and the positive impact it will have on the environment in general. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Bruce features some of the great songs from some of the great movies
Wellington Access Radio
Otago Access Radio
In this episode, Sofea reflects on her recent three-week legal internship in Singapore. Now back in the quiet of Dunedin, she compares the fast-paced corporate environment of a 58th-floor skyscraper with the familiar pace of life at the University of Otago. She shares practical advice on preparing for overseas placements, including the importance of sorting visas and researching local legal procedure, while candidly discussing the challenges of overcoming social anxiety in a professional setting and adjusting to the reality of a 9-to-6 work schedule. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.
A chat with Pukerua Bay jazz saxophonist Lucien Johnson about his early musical life and career beginnings This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Reaching Out is a programme in Samoan for the Seventh-Day Adventist community in Porirua.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
‘Someone cares’ is a faith-based programme for family and community of all ages. It's focus is on the spiritual, emotional, physical, and mental empowerment of the community through the Christian teaching and values of love and respect.
In this programme Bill Southworth talks with Ingrid Leary, a local Labour MP. Ingrid entered Parliament in 2020 as the MP for Taieri, the renamed Dunedin South electorate, with a cozy majority of 12,400. Ingrid won Taieri again in 2023, but this time with a less comfortable majority of 1443 votes. She is currently Labour's spokesperson for seniors and mental health. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Christian thoughts and music
Events listings for Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley.
Arrow FM
The art and science of living well.
Easy Jazz - The Best of
Christian news, views and thoughts.
Information about local community events
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
Fresh FM
Joanna Santa Barbara presents an Eco Postcard.
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.
Rebecca was born and raised in Sweden and arrived in Auckland in 2011 at the age of 19 on a student visa, never intending to stay long. Through meaningful connections and life-changing experiences, New Zealand became home. She met her husband, Oliver, in 2013, and they moved to New Plymouth in 2017. With a background in hospitality—particularly baking and desserts, including several years at Federal Store—motherhood offered a pause for reflection and a reconnection with her original passion for wellbeing. Rebecca now works as a Pilates Instructor at Physio Pilates New Plymouth, supporting women and clients to live healthier, happier lives.
In the visit to The Groove Yard we have some Northern Soul, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, The Undertones, 3 tracks from a new 3CD collection of European Rock called So High I've Been, and a lot more besides. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
Free FM
Elisabeth Easther, co-curator of HamLit 2026, joins Mike Williams with a run-down of the treats in store for book lovers at this year's Hamilton Arts Festival.
Diocesan Pastoral Team Leader. Shares details of the movie she has been creating, her journey through the Diocese of Hamilton, and the remarkable, often unknown history that our diocese holds. 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!
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.
The Blackhouse centres African-NZers/Black-NZers stories, experiences, concerns, observations, music, community news, and events.
Hablamos del Tratado de Waitangi, el acuerdo que dio forma a Nueva Zelanda y cuyas consecuencias siguen vigentes, y también reflexionamos sobre lo que este Grammy representa para la comunidad latina: visibilidad, orgullo y reconocimiento global.
Helen continues sharing her understanding of Karma. She shares the intertwoven relationships between Samara and Rebirth 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
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Contemporary Māori Artist Lester Ransfield joins The Number Plate today to chat about his friendship with Morris and his background as a Bouncer in Taranaki. His artwork is phenomenal and Lester’s insight around traditional and contemporary Māori art is inspiring.
HATU is IN Da House... from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
Hāwera Repertory are preparing to celebrate 80 years of community theatre this year with their first production being the Michele Amas play The Pink Hammer. Today, Tracey catches up with Peter Miekle, the Director of the show and hears all about the storyline and what makes this play so special!
We catch up with Claire from the Ōtaki & Te Horo Business Association to talk about the launch of the new Ōtaki & Te Horo Producers Market — a market created by locals, for local! Learn about why supporting local producers matters, what makes this market different, and what you can expect to find, from fresh produce and artisan food to plants and small-batch goods. It’s all about community, connection, and celebrating what’s made right here. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Help and advice on a range of issues from Citizens Advice Bureau
Stroian long ol nius abaot kastom, spots, komuniti sapot mo ol fres musik blong Vanuatu
Breakfast news, views and some great music.
Financial news through the lens of Stewart Group’s expert Financial Advisers.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
An hour of psych obscurities from around the world - US, UK, Netherlands [4 tracks!] and France Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].
The latest for the Tongan community – global news, Tongan news and current affairs, interviews, community stories and events.
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
