Community Access Media Alliance is the national body for the 12 independently-owned access media stations across Aotearoa. Our vision is for all people to have a space in the media.

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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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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.

Latest News

Radio Hawke’s Bay raises funds for Cyclone Gabrielle

A free variety show coming to Hastings and Napier in May will bring laughter to those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle

WAR launches Givealittle to increase studio accessibility

Wellington Access Radio is launching a crowd-sourcing campaign to increase accessibility at its studios.

Terry Shore celebrates 18 years at Wellington Access Radio

Wellington legend Terry Shore celebrates 18 years of his radio show at Wellington Access Radio

Our latest podcasts

06-06-2023 16:00
Two For Jazz - 20230523 - 209 - Featuring Paquito D'Rivera - Oliver Nelson - Chick Corea and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together

06-06-2023 16:00
Two For Jazz - 20230523 - 208 - Featuring Lauren Ellis - Rodger Fox - Nathan Haines and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together

06-06-2023 15:36
When The Room Goes Quiet - 06-06-2023

Arrow FM

The untouched topics, the uncharted territory.

06-06-2023 15:00
Tips for Teens and Everything In Between Ep 19 – 06-06-2023

Free FM

"Self-Esteem and Body Image with Jovi" In today's episode, Jovi switches things up a bit and speaks by herself on self-esteem and body image.

06-06-2023 15:00
A Taste of Toastmasters with Jacqui Hartley Smith-06-06-2023 - Jacqui chats - Interviews

Radio Hawkes Bay

Jacqui helps you to inspire yourself and tells you how to have the confidence to speak in public, know what to say at the right time and grow your self-belief.

06-06-2023 14:00
Community or Chaos - 06-06-2023 - Cr Jim O'Malley

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

06-06-2023 13:55
Ula Su'i Fefiloi 06-05-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 13:45
Making Yourself At Home 05-06-2023 Celebration in NZ

Access Radio Taranaki

In this 1 hour show you'll meet some of the beautiful people who make up Taranaki's vibrant international community.

06-06-2023 13:45
Me And My Mates 05-06-2023 Communicating With Disabilities

Access Radio Taranaki

Brendan Cresswell and Tarryn Wallace discuss the importance of inclusive communication. Talking directly to the person with the disability instead of just with the parent or caregiver.

06-06-2023 13:31
Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan 06-05-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 13:30
Swiss Music Show 03-06-2023 Philip Fankhauser_Da Cruz

Access Radio Taranaki

The music can be in any language but it's definitely coming out of Switzerland. Tune in to discover 2 Swiss artists or bands each week, hosted by Andre Manella.

06-06-2023 13:30
Car Crazy 03-06-2023 Grand National Roadster Show Part 1

Access Radio Taranaki

Do you have the ability to push through physical impairments to make the life you choose? Brendan Cresswell does. He profiles makes and models of cars, cracks jokes, and plays songs in this show all about cars.

06-06-2023 13:30
Colours of the Heart 04-06-2023 Rowina Returns

Access Radio Taranaki

Life coach Rex Lovegrove looks at life's challenges from a place of presence and compassion, through conversations with real people.

06-06-2023 13:30
Sugar Loafing Arts Cast 03-06-2023 Alice Cowdrey

Access Radio Taranaki

Textile artist Alice Cowdrey specialises in needle felting and runs workshops under her Folk Felt name. Her work tells stories that draw on her Eastern European ancestry, myth, spirituality and queerness.

06-06-2023 13:30
The Folk Music Hour 04-06-2023 Richard and Linda Thompson

Access Radio Taranaki

The ‘golden couple’ of British folk rock gave us some songs still celebrated and performed to this day.

06-06-2023 12:54
Community Zone - Arts and Theatre 06-05-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:47
Cyprus Community 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:45
Cool African Groove 02-06-2023 153rd Day of the Year

Access Radio Taranaki

Not every day is good but there is good in every day.

06-06-2023 12:45
Rhodie Remembers 02-06-2023

Access Radio Taranaki

Join Rhodie for an hour each week when he plays music from the 60s and 70s and shares some of his extensive knowledge on the history of the groups and artists of the era.

06-06-2023 12:44
3 Fleas In A Submarine - 06-06-2023

Arrow FM

A comedy series with music and fleas.

06-06-2023 12:33
Youth Radio - F1 Tea Talk with Liv 06-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:32
Voice of Sri Lanka 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:30
Round The Boards - 06-06-2023 - West Harbour Community Board - Dr Barb Anderson

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

06-06-2023 12:25
Voice of Middle East 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:18
Greek Orthodox Holy Metropolis of New Zealand 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:15
From Croatia With Love 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:12
Capital Irish 04-06-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:08
Tu Ma Tilotilo 06-05-2023

Access Radio Wellington

06-06-2023 12:00
Bookenz - Cliff Taylor and J. A. Wright

Plains FM 96.9

Interviews with NZ writers and poets, visiting authors from around the world and news of local events

06-06-2023 12:00
Community News-06-06-2023

Radio Southland

Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!

06-06-2023 11:39
Totally Kiwi Tuesday-06-06-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

Kiwi music - the Best Of

06-06-2023 10:08
The Night Sky - 06-06-2023

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.

06-06-2023 10:00
Dunedin Yoga Lady with Kate Bendall - 06-06-2023 - The Panchamaya model

Otago Access Radio

Yoga has a completely different view of the human system than modern science, we will explore one of the models from the Yoga School. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

06-06-2023 09:00
Afrocaribbean Show - 02-06-2023

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

06-06-2023 09:00
Lupe Fetala'i - 02-06-2023 - 198

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

06-06-2023 09:00
Take A Breath - Power, Interest and Mental Health with Dr Bruce Cohen

Plains FM 96.9

In this episode Jai talks with Dr Bruce Cohen from the University of Auckland about his work in the critical sociology of mental health. We cover a wide range of issues, from power relations in mental health to the role of capitalism and work in the proliferation of mental distress.

06-06-2023 08:00
Waikato Chinese Voices - 05-06-2023

Free FM

Waikato Chinese Voices is your source of culture and information for the region's Chinese speaking community. News and current affairs, discussions, immigration policy, life hacks and music, plus local Chinese community events.

06-06-2023 07:48
Life Coaching with Gaeil -06-06-2023 - June Tarot

Radio Hawkes Bay

Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world

06-06-2023 07:00
Sounds of Southland - 06-06-2023

Radio Southland

Tom talks about last weeks events across Southland and finally plays the new tracks from Sam Cullen and The Mitchell Twins. Plus a little look into the sound at some venues in Gore.

06-06-2023 07:00
Old Folks At Home-06-06-2023

Radio Southland

Terry Toner 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.

06-06-2023 07:00
Lorraine in Spain-06-06-2023

Radio Southland

Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!

05-06-2023 23:45
The Pila Tomu Show

Planet FM

Two hours of healthy, active living. Get your heartbeat up with an exercise programme for all ages and abilities.

05-06-2023 22:00
The Joy of Classical Music – 05-06-2023

Free FM

In today’s episode we begin in Ukraine pass through Hollywood, Russia and medieval Germany and on the way touch on the art songs, film scores, scared music, concrete music and listen to the most English composer of his generation.

05-06-2023 22:00
Kiwis and Dragons-05-06-2023 - Episode106 - Mirror Moron

Radio Hawkes Bay

A Kiwi version of the great Dungeons and Dragons game

05-06-2023 21:40
The Tongan Women's Association presents!

Planet FM

Old and new Tongan music, education updates, health information, positive parenting segments, news.

05-06-2023 21:00
The Roots of Rock Episode 254 - 05-06-2023 - Various

Manawatu Peoples Radio

Two hours of the blues with Sian Weggery, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

05-06-2023 21:00
Earthwise - Nasser Mashni, President of APAN

Plains FM 96.9

Nasser Mashni, President of APAN (Australia Palestine Advocacy Network) discusses why APAN was formed and what it hopes to accomplish.

05-06-2023 21:00
Sweet Sounds with Kelly-05-06-2023 Phil Collins - Roxette - Shania Twain and many more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Kelly plays some of her faves from across the decades

05-06-2023 20:30
Hohepa on Air - Gospel

Plains FM 96.9

Stories and events and music from the Hohepa community of Canterbury

05-06-2023 20:00
Arasan FM – அரசன் FM Otago - 05-06-2023 - Episode 93 - Andbudan Otago RJ Luxmi

Otago Access Radio

RJ Luxmii talk about love stories and trouble having in relationship This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

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