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
Author Jenny McClone sits down with Viv to talk about her book Jimmy Whiskers and the Great Parrot Rescue. About the book : Three spectacular parrots have escaped from Ebdentown zoo and Jimmy Whiskers is DESPERATE to bring them home. BUT, there has been a pet rebellion and the crazy cat and dog rebels are now in charge. Who is going to help Jimmy rescue the parrots? Find out more about the author and the book in this episode with this wonderf local Kapiti writer.
Free FM
There are so many different reasons why we choose to move countries and become an expat and so many interesting stories of amazing people.
Wellington Access Radio
This week we continue with the story we started last week - The Beasts of Clawstone Castle, by Eva Ibbotson.
Plains Media
Local Church Bay long term resident Paul Pritchett has been sailing on WhakaRaupo, Lyttelton Harbour since the 1940's. He's been an advocate for the environment, the community and the encouragement of sailing for all age groups. A little over 50 years ago Paul was pivotal in bringing the Optimist Dinghy to New Zealand. In this episode we learn how his family came to settle in the Harbour and how this Crater came to shape his life of nearly 90 years.
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
Eurocard aims to provide reflection on news, events, and life in general in Europe. Our foreign correspondent Lorraine MacIntosh is a former Nelson resident, currently living in Valencia, Spain.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Hosts Andrew and Amanda celebrate and talk about the 60th anniversary of their favourite show Star Trek 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.
Jacquie Campion has lived around Feilding for about 40 years. She came here from Wellington with her two young children. At first, she lived around Kimbolton and Kiwitea. A trained hairdresser, she began doing mobile hairdressing. It was a great way to get out and meet local people. She later sold early home computers and Encyclopaedia Britannica. Her success with Britannica even took her on overseas trips. She then moved into office work and property management. That eventually led to a long and successful career in real estate. Jacquie says real estate is really about talking and listening to people. Away from work, horses and dressage are a big part of her life. And after 40 years, she’s very much at home in the Feilding community. 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.
Radio Hawkes Bay
An insight into the mysteries of Dyslexia and other learning barriers offering practical solutions to help parents.
Mike and Kitty both suffer from a desire to do it all, and they'll do it right now, come what may. However, real life means Parkinson's and Chronic Fatigue have other ideas. How does Mike in particular cope with no longer having the energy reserves he once had? 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.
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing. Thomas will look at topics like Feldenkrais, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Management and Mindfulness.
*Trigger Warning* What exactly is needed for an organisation to be safe for a child? Willow Duffy, co-founder and CEO of Safeguarding Children, answers these questions and more, in a conversation which explores what can be done when an organisation not only fails to have the rights of children at its centre, but instead actively promotes processes which harm children. Is a policy enough when the culture is destructive to a child’s welfare? Join us for this challenging but important conversation.
Psychic and Spiritual Counselling as Gaeil explores various dimensions of the spiritual world
A weekly round up of local politics and community events in Hastings with Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
Information about local community events
A pot-pourri of musical goodness this week, including four brand new Kiwi tunes, served up for your listening pleasure Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
We like to think we are pretty easygoing. Until someone loads the dishwasher wrong. this week we are talking all the things we have become particular about. How to make a cup of tea, where things go in the fridge and which way the toilet roll hangs. Turns out we are very relaxed people, as long as everyone does things properly. The Sandwich Club is for women in the middle — juggling kids, parents, work, money, bodies and everything in between.
Stranded in Paradise is an historical music show based on the book of the same name by John Dix, and is a guide to the history of NZ Rock N Roll from 1955 through to 1988.
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.
Claudia from Scorpio - 3:16 Same Silvia Cartwright - 12:10 Chris Schumaker - 36:57
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
A programme of church news, guests, and a variety of music hosted by John Thornley on behalf of the Wesley Methodist Church on Broadway in Palmerston North, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Otago Access Radio
The broken world order - I'll be talking with professor Robert Patman about chaos from the Middle East to German and American elections and are we winning your world order for trying to build a New World order based on a new community of many nations? Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
You survived. Now what? Welcome to Unspun, the resource and community built by survivors, for survivors.
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.
Improving outcomes and personal/professional relationships
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
ART Media
Tyrese caught up with Terry Hancock from On The House for our monthly update, chatting about what’s been happening around their kaupapa and the work they’re doing in the community. Terry also shared an update on the On The House over-65s free store, including its new home and what people can expect from the service moving forward. It was a good chance to catch up, hear what’s been happening behind the scenes, and find out how On The House continues to support people in our community.
Our most recent show was talking about International Tenants Day and its theme of youth housing. Including our plans for the day and some options for youth experiencing homelessness. A show from the Manawatū Tenants' Union looking at housing and rental issues, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Loneliness epidemic and the Zeeen platform - Clinical psychologist Sara Chatwin reflects on the latest government data which shows around 46 percent of people in Otago experience lonleiness to some degree. Social discovery platform Zeeen has made it easier for some people to connect. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Improving patient’s lives through education and awareness about lymphoedema.
Freshwater fishing - Otago Fish & Game officer Bruce Quirey outlines the supports available to anyone wishing to trying fishing for the first time. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
We’re catching up with Bex Pemberton from Tealskie! We chat about their first ever headline NZ tour, their journey since releasing Misery in Serenity, building community and what’s next for the band. Plus, Tealskie’s Christchurch show is happening October 10 at Space Academy alongside The Rainfall!
Music and news
Dive into captivating stories, insightful discussions, and curated music on Radio Southland.
Lorraine writes from her home in Spain covering storm season sweeping across Europe and the growing protests over soaring rental prices. Sharp, witty, and written from the inside, on Radio Southland.
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 hosts one of Southland's most iconic radio programmes, playing a selection of classic music designed to bring back fond memories for the older generation. Warm, familiar, and full of heart, on Radio Southland.
This week Tom battles it out on his own and shares a couple of tales from last week. There are some great new New Zealand tracks to wrap your ears around and Tom is pretty excited to share something with you too. All that and more on this weeks addition of the Chilly Bin.
I'm Maea Wikohika, your host for toiamaea on Otago Access Radio. We sit down with young creative voices from Aotearoa to talk about what they make, what they stand for, and the parts of themselves that find their way into their work. Listen on OARFM, fortnightly Thursdays at 6.30pm, or find toiamaea on oar.org.nz, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or on toiamaea.lovable.app
Nau mai Putiputi Pod listeners. Welcome to this season of Spring! Kōanga. Puti's favourite season. What has Puti been up to since Matariki... In this episode Moewai reflects on what Spring means for her younger self, tohu to be observing during this season, and she also invites you to reflect on what you want to plant during kōanga. What do YOU want to grow? This is the start of a new season and with this season it brings upon new beginnings and endings. What is ending for you and what is slowly starting to bloom? Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai - tune in to this episode to hear more! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
My guest today is international keynote speaker, MC and author Angela Malakai, who has more than 20 years’ experience developing people and leaders across Australia and New Zealand. Angela’s work is grounded in one powerful idea: we get to live on purpose. In this talanoa, Angela shares the stories that have shaped her journey, her heartwork, and what it means to consciously choose how we live and lead. Angela’s message is a powerful reminder that purpose isn’t something we simply find — it’s something we live every day through our decisions, our relationships, our work and the way we contribute to others. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Lydia talks about Traitors Season 4 (again) and misogyny. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
