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.

For Content-Makers

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.

Reach your audience

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

Wellington Access Radio serves up culture & community in new recipe book

Wellington Access Radio is cooking up a storm with recipes from its content-creators.

Arrow FM showcases 100 poems by Janet Frame

Fifty-nine readers will showcase Janet Frame's works between August and December.

CAMA committed to improving cultural competency

Championing Te Tiriti o Waitangi by providing resources for station staff and content makers

Our latest podcasts

05-10-2024 17:00
What's on Indian Radio - A colorful mix

Plains FM 96.9

05-10-2024 16:00
Songs About Everything Else - Episode 39 - Not Fitting In

Plains FM 96.9

Eclectic pop/rock music with a different theme each episode

05-10-2024 15:00
The College Spot- Kapiti College-05 Oct 2024

Coast Access Radio

05-10-2024 14:00
New Zealand Music - Kiwi music gone but not forgotten part 1

Coast Access Radio

New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner

05-10-2024 13:00
Library Mix - 05-10-2024 - Kris Kristofferson

Otago Access Radio

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

05-10-2024 12:30
Comedy Corner-05-10-2024

Coast Access Radio

Comedy at its best, presented by Graham Stevens

05-10-2024 12:00
Nelson Film Society - Oct 02 2024 - Night Train to Munich

Fresh FM

Eleanor Cave previews Night Train to Munich, a film released in 1940 and screening at State Cinema's Nelson at 6pm on Wednesday October 09.

05-10-2024 11:55
We Are One - 05-10-2024

Arrow FM

A peaceful society for all.

05-10-2024 11:45
Sports Weekender

Planet FM

From grassroots to international, Eamon covers it all. Here's your weekly fix of commentary and coverage, featuring local legends, full-time fans and dedicated sideliners.

05-10-2024 11:30
At the table with Gail - quiche, meatloaf, no bake choc cheese cake and things get a bit saucy

Coast Access Radio

Who says real men don’t eat caramelised onion, feta and bacon quiche? More fool them. Perhaps a saucy meatloaf sounds more masculine? No question of who eats a no-bake choc-caramel cheese cake. And all topped off with a middle eastern spinach sauce or a citrus and yoghurt sauce. Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter or Catherine, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating. She LOVES, and is a little obsessed with, collecting recipes.

05-10-2024 11:30
iDad: Full-time - 05-10-2024

Free FM

Frank Carter presents iDad: Full-time, Full-on. A parenting show from a Dad's perspective, exploring the wonder of watching children grow, searching for social activities.

05-10-2024 11:00
Special Feature - Fish 4 Good - donating to local foodbanks

Coast Access Radio

In this episode, we chat to spearfisher, Mal Bird, about how the cancellation of the annual Spearfishing Competition in Kapiti earlier this year, led to the formation of the Fish 4 Good initiative, which donates fresh filleted fish to our local foodbanks. This show captures the varied and interesting events and people that we come across at Coast Access Radio.

05-10-2024 10:00
Blues Train- Songs for my Father

Coast Access Radio

Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.

05-10-2024 09:30
Wild Libraries Ep # 15 - Rocks

Coast Access Radio

Tim and Hayley from Kapiti Libraries love libraries and all the wild things they can offer. They both also love tamariki and to kōrero so in this show they chat, sing, tell stories and tell awesome kids jokes.

05-10-2024 09:12
Waibrations - 05-10-2024

Arrow FM

Shaking up the local scene and transmitting top vibes.

05-10-2024 09:00
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Copperfield Collective Sensory Hours

Coast Access Radio

Kamni Raju-Russell from Copperfield collective talks about her new initiative in store – Sensory Shopping hours. Being in business now for 1 year, we had Copperfield Collective in to talk about their unique business model and their Sensory Shopping hours. W

05-10-2024 09:00
Tune into Nature - 05-10-2024 - S3 - EP3 - Tackling a Tricky Predator in a Unique Seabird Colony - Sooty Shearwaters

Otago Access Radio

Tackling a Tricky Predator in a Unique Seabird Colony - Earlier this year, a ferret attack wiped out over 40 Tītī Sooty Shearwater Chicks in a rare colony on mainland New Zealand. Francesca Cunnighame and the team from Forest and Bird are working to counter this. Listen in to find out more . Featuring- Francesca Cunninghame, Forest and Bird, Dunedin. Graeme Loh, Nature Conservationist, Dunedin https://forestandbird.org.nz/projects/bring-back-seabirds-otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

05-10-2024 08:30
Connect With Community Waikato - 05-10-2024

Free FM

This week: Financial Stability and Collaboration.

05-10-2024 08:30
Spin Me A Tale! - Teddy one eye - Ep 2 - Chapter 6 to 9

Plains FM 96.9

Piano Rock by Gavin Bishop! Read by Kiran Skelton. We'd also like to thank Random House NZ for allowing us to publish these episodes.

05-10-2024 08:00
Books Aloud Ep 13 - Plant Based Goodness from The Reckless Foodie - Tracey Bennett

Coast Access Radio

Catherine chats with chef Tracey Bennett about her new cookbook. Tracey is a plant-based, wholefood chef and passionate advocate for the plant-based lifestyle. Tracey shares her decades of experience nurturing and nourishing her family, friends, and retreat attendees in her first much-awaited cookbook. Tracey is passionate about creating, enjoying and sharing delicious and nourishing plant-based food – and inspiring others to do the same with confidence! As a working mother of four (and, more recently, a grandmother of four), Tracey knows how important it is to create simple meals that taste fantastic and are quick and easy to make. She also understands the challenge of being tired and time-poor, yet still wanting to put appealing food on the table without skipping on nutrition, protein and deliciousness. Spoiler alert - the recipes are gorgeous! Catherine has been busy making and eating them - DELISH!

05-10-2024 08:00
Playful Packs - Ep 2 Sea Cucumbers

Plains FM 96.9

Join Vivian and Julia for more bi-lingual family fun!

05-10-2024 08:00
Kidnappers Kidz - 05-10-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

Songs and stories from the golden age of radio for children of all ages

05-10-2024 07:00
The Fluffy Slipper Lounge-05-10-2024

Radio Southland

This episode of The Fluffy Slipper Lounge doesn't contain nuts or added sugar, but does have some great banter along with music from the Chairman of the Board, a star who passed, and new music from a great group from the 80s

05-10-2024 07:00
Push Play to Start-05-10-2024

Radio Southland

Bayley McKeown, a gamer from the Gen Z generation, and Marolyn Diver, a Gen X gamer from the first generation, delve into gaming culture, news, and highlights with two distinct eras of gaming expertise.

05-10-2024 07:00
The Weekend Kicker-05-10-2024

Radio Southland

The Weekend Kicker is your go-to show for the latest sports and community updates, insightful analysis, and thrilling game highlights that fuel your sports passion!

05-10-2024 07:00
Stories From The South-05-10-2024

Radio Southland

Radio Southland shares with you a new show and podcast, free to access from radiosouthland.org.nz or accessmedia.nz

04-10-2024 22:00
Metalheads 04-10-2024 - Infinity Ritual, 8 Foot Sativa, Imperial Slave, Revv

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.

04-10-2024 21:30
Romanian current & community affairs

Planet FM

Music, news, drama, events and guests. Hear the latest events from Auckland's Romanian community.

04-10-2024 21:20
60s Nostalgia - 04-10-2024

Arrow FM

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.

04-10-2024 21:00
My Wavelength - 04-10-2024

Arrow FM

This week we will be showcasing artists you may not have heard or that need a little bit more recognition and time in the limelight. Tune in to see what we are playing today! Free range tracks from an extensive collection.

04-10-2024 20:25
Malayalam FM: Fridays

Planet FM

The Friday edition of Malayalam FM features original dramas and stories set to Malayalam music

04-10-2024 20:01
Friday Night Blues - 04-10-2024

Arrow FM

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.

04-10-2024 20:00
Matthew's Favourites - 1950s Mix - 04-10-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

Matthew plays his favorite songs and keeps you up to date with what he has been doing with his week.

04-10-2024 19:20
Events here and in Nepal

Planet FM

The show is a weekly get-together of the Nepalese community with updates on local and international events concerning Nepalese, as well as nostalgic and new music.

04-10-2024 19:00
Groove Yard Show # 131

Coast Access Radio

Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.

04-10-2024 19:00
Leo Ole Manawatu Episode 79

Manawatu Peoples Radio

An hour of important information for Pasifika people in their own languages, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

04-10-2024 19:00
Metal Power Hour - Episode 31 - Plague Of The Fallen - Vargafrost - FVKVSHIMA - 04-10-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

Richmond brings you all your favourite metal and rock favourites, straight out of Hawkes Bay.

04-10-2024 18:00
Samoan Community Radio - 04-10-2024

Arrow FM

News, music and topical discussion from the Samoan community.

04-10-2024 18:00
Kia Ora Brazil - Giselle Marques - 04-10-2024

Free FM

Nesta 2a parte da entrevista, Giselle Marques diz o que um Gerente de Propriedade faz e se ela ainda recomenda vir à NZ. A magazine-style show featuring news, commentary and music from Brazil, plus discussions about life in New Zealand for ex-pat Brazilians living in the Waikato.

04-10-2024 17:49
OAR FM Dunedin Community Noticeboard - 06-10-2024

Otago Access Radio

Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz

04-10-2024 17:37
Viva LatinoAmerica! - Oct 03 2024

Fresh FM

Luz Zuniga, Julio Diaz and Jessica Diaz host Viva LatinoAmerica! Latin American Culture, Music, Current Affairs and Interviews in Spanish.

04-10-2024 17:30
Dean's Faves - Episode 191

Plains FM 96.9

Rock music with a twist

04-10-2024 17:28
The Jam Takaka - Oct 02 2024

Fresh FM

Good music and information about youth-oriented events and opportunities in The Tasman District.

04-10-2024 17:21
Real Life Stories That Change Lives - Oct 03 2024 ep18 - Finding Strength in Grief

Fresh FM

Harold tells his own real-life journey stories to give hope to the hopeless. His stories positively impact personal lives and businesses, and he prides himself on helping people discover who they are.

04-10-2024 17:17
Radio Viti Te Tauihu - Oct 04 2024 - Fiji Independence Day

Fresh FM

A radio show and podcast first aired on Fresh FM, Radio by, for, and about Te Tauihu, The Top of the South. A member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freshfm.net and FreshFM.NZ on Facebook

04-10-2024 17:13
Friday Focus - Oct 04 2024

Fresh FM

Mark Manson talks to locals and other guests about an eclectic mix of topics and issues of interest. Plus guests also provide a selection of music they are listening to.

04-10-2024 17:00
Not A Show Episode 108

Manawatu Peoples Radio

An hour of music and chat in Hindi with Shilpy and Tushar, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.

04-10-2024 17:00
Lupe Sina - 04-10-2024 - Fonofale Model of Health

Otago Access Radio

This week Erolia talks about the Fonofale model of health, and keeping your family safe with screenings and vaccinations. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

04-10-2024 17:00
The Mystery Music Box -04-10-2024 - Dreams and Dreamers

Radio Hawkes Bay

Each week we play a themed music program.

04-10-2024 16:30
Wrestling Roundup - 04-10-2024

Free FM

Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.

Follow us