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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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Latest News

WAR celebrates CubaDupa with week-long dedicated schedule

20-26 March 2023 will be ‘CubaDupa Week’ at Wellington Access Radio.

C-Zone with Simon Howard celebrates 10 years of broadcasting

Wellington Access Radio celebrates 10 years of the show, C-Zone with Simon Howard.

Our latest podcasts

21-03-2023 17:00
That's The Ticket - 21-03-2023

Free FM

That's the ticket gets "youthy"! Hannah Mooney hosts another Free FM crossover episode with Free FM Youth Media Coordinator Rosalie Norton.

21-03-2023 16:00
Thoughts and Theories on Youth Zone - 21-03-2023 - Episode 34 - iCarly (Part I)

Otago Access Radio

Join me as I talk about Nickelodeon's hit SitCom iCarly! A beloved show that was ahead of its time about the life of eCelebrities and fanshipping culture. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 15:27
Canal Espanol - 21-03-2023

Arrow FM

A show in Spanish, with information about the life, culture and history of Spain, Argentina and Mexico.

21-03-2023 15:24
One Off - 21-03-2023

Arrow FM

Special features not connected to regular programmes.

21-03-2023 15:03
Te Karere Ora Ki To Teia Nei Ao -19-03-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

God's message and music in a Cook Island language

21-03-2023 15:01
Wayne's Music with Wayne Mowat-20-03-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

Wayne Mowat plays music "too good to be forgotten"

21-03-2023 15:00
MG's Country Show - 21-03-2023

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 14:42
OARsome Morning Show - 21-03-2023 - Otago Home Upgrade Programme - Scott Willis

Otago Access Radio

Otago Home Upgrade Programme - Scott Willis from Aukaha Ltd outlines a programme devised to support home-owners with low income in making their homes safer, drier, healthier and more energy efficient. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 14:13
Totally Kiwi Tuesday-21-03-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

Kiwi music - the Best Of

21-03-2023 14:12
Time To Play B Sides -21-03-2023 - Featuring The Beatles - Idle Race - Rush and more

Radio Hawkes Bay

Dane plays the 'other' sides of the great records.

21-03-2023 14:11
Breakfast with Big Daddy - 21-03-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

Breakfast news, views and some great music.

21-03-2023 14:10
Breakfast with Big Daddy - 20-03-2023

Radio Hawkes Bay

Breakfast news, views and some great music.

21-03-2023 14:04
Live Wires - Opaki School_Term1_2023

Arrow FM

Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.

21-03-2023 13:21
Ula Su'i Fefiloi 20-03-2023

Access Radio Wellington

21-03-2023 13:15
A Theatre Interlude -21-03-2023 - We chat with Ken Keys about the National Youth Drama School

Radio Hawkes Bay

Theatre news and views

21-03-2023 13:11
Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan 20-03-2023

Access Radio Wellington

21-03-2023 13:04
Arts and Theatre, Cuba Dupa 20-03-2023

Access Radio Wellington

Cuba Dupa festival director Drew James with an overview. Stories About My Body is a new solo show by Morgana O'Reilly. And A Fat Girl's Cry by Celia Macdonald.

21-03-2023 12:55
Tu Ma Tilotilo 20-03-2023

Access Radio Wellington

21-03-2023 12:00
Ta Talanoa 21-03-2023 Fa'ataua Mea Uma - Make Everything Count

Access Radio Taranaki

Fa’ataua mea e patino ma taua ia tatou uma i lo tatou alualu aga’i I luma.

21-03-2023 12:00
Community or Chaos - 21-03-2023 - The Future of Socialism - Libby Flett and Victor Billot

Otago Access Radio

The Future of Socialism - Libby Flett &Victor Billot was a founding member of the New Labour Party, and former candidate for the Alliance in 2005 (at number eight on their list), 2008 (three), and 20011. Billot still is the National Communications Officer for the Maritime Union of New Zealand. Libby Flett University of Otago philosophy, politics and economics student Is the producer of the OAR radio show noticing neoliberalism. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 12:00
Bookenz - Jade Pengelly and CK Stead

Plains FM 96.9

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

21-03-2023 12:00
Community News-21-03-2023

Radio Southland

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

21-03-2023 11:45
Making Yourself At Home 21-03-2023 Kendra from Zimbabwe

Access Radio Taranaki

Kendra has been living in Taranaki for 22 years. She moved from Zimbabwe with her dad and then her mum and sisters followed. She moved when she was 13 and went to school at Spotswood.

21-03-2023 11:45
The Catholic Couch 21-03-2023 St Joseph's Feast Day & Chitty Chats

Access Radio Taranaki

Join Martha, Elli, Magda, and Mo on the couch as they celebrate St Joseph's Feast Day and talk about the school production, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

21-03-2023 11:45
Oral Histories of South Taranaki 21-03-2023 E Toru Nga Kuia

Access Radio Taranaki

A collection of recordings by local people talking about life growing up in the South Taranaki District.

21-03-2023 11:00
Being Real Parents - Supporting siblings to get along!

Plains FM 96.9

Kate and Anna work a lot with parents whose kids don't get along. It can be really frustrating, not to mention, saddening. Here's our best tips to have siblings who are friends as well.

21-03-2023 10:08
The Night Sky - 21-03-2023

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.

21-03-2023 10:00
Lifeboat Meditations - 21 March 2023

Plains FM 96.9

A program about mindfulness, meditations, EFT tapping and other tools to help guide you through not only difficult experiences such as trauma, anxiety and grief but also through the everyday ups and downs, challenges and changes of daily life

21-03-2023 09:30
OARsome Morning Show - 21-03-2023 - Creekfest 2023 - Liam Dell

Otago Access Radio

Creekfest 2023 - Valley Project Community Development Coordinator Liam Dell previews the annual family fun day celebrating Lindsay Creek, to be held at Chingford Park on 2 April. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 09:30
OARsome Morning Show - 21-03-2023 - Joy Davis - Presbyterian Support Otago

Otago Access Radio

Joy Davis - Presbyterian Support Otago - Joy has taken up a new role as Community Relations Advisor with Presbyterian Support Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 09:00
The Arinality - E107 - Rozi's Story on Resettling in Dunedin

Otago Access Radio

On the hundred and seventh episode, Siti Roziana from Episode 7 returns to Dunedin after two years back in Malaysia, stuck because of the Covid situation. We talked about what it was like being back home, dealing with uncertainty and reconnecting with Dunedin today. Rozi also shares about the first time she saw a horse. Random chats between two besties. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

21-03-2023 08:00
Linda Light Channel - The Deep Blue Sea

Plains FM 96.9

The deep blue sea and our emotional body of water. Tuning into the natural rhythms of beauty in nature to find equilibrium. Guided meditation, channeled message and light language. Power of the sun to alight your pathway. Q & A plus a chapter reading from my book: Waking up - Intergalactic Council of Light.

21-03-2023 07:00
Lorraine in Spain-21-03-2023

Radio Southland

Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!

21-03-2023 07:00
Sounds of Southland - 21-03-2023

Radio Southland

Tom shares with us an older show this week to reflect on how far the Sounds Of Southland has come since its begining. London Lolly plop, Lamplighter. Left or Right, Sam Cullen and more.

20-03-2023 21:40
The Tongan Women's Association presents!

Planet FM

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

20-03-2023 21:00
The Roots of Rock Episode 243 - 20-03-2023 - Vizztone Record Label Artists and More

Manawatu Peoples Radio

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

20-03-2023 21:00
Namasthe Telugu - 20-03-2023 - 336

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

20-03-2023 21:00
Earthwise - Marjorie Cohn, professor Emirata at Thomas Jefferson School of Law

Plains FM 96.9

Marjorie Cohn, professor emerita at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, former president of the National Lawyers Guild explains that Israel is guilty of apartheid, a crime against humanity, according to 2 international treaties: the Apartheid Convention and the Rome Statute.

20-03-2023 20:30
Speak Before You Think-17-03-2023 - Welcome to the chaos

Radio Hawkes Bay

The Suz and Debs bus ride. Raw, relatable, gritty and unfiltered goodness!

20-03-2023 19:05
The BB Malloy Show - 20-03-2023

Arrow FM

A banterous canter over the communications landscape.

20-03-2023 19:00
Waikato Chinese Voices - 20-03-2023

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.

20-03-2023 18:38
Fresh Start Friday with Grant, Carl and Hahna - Mar 17 2023

Fresh FM

Join Grant, Hahna, Carl and guests live from our Takaka studio for Fresh Start Friday.

20-03-2023 18:35
Forty six and 2 (The Friday at 5 edition) - Mar 17 2023

Fresh FM

Matt and Maria start the weekend with rock (and stuff).

20-03-2023 18:00
World Music with Trent -20-03-2023 - Asia traditional mix

Radio Hawkes Bay

New world music and new world news for the new world order

20-03-2023 17:30
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show - Nicky, 6 months sober

Plains FM 96.9

Stories from local members of Alcoholics Anonymous

20-03-2023 17:02
TBH - Mar 20 2023

Fresh FM

Fun, Games, Facts, Music and more on the TBH podcasts with Amos and friends.

20-03-2023 17:00
Minor Gossip on Youth Zone - 20-03-2023 - Episode 35

Otago Access Radio

Episode 35. Presented by members of the Dunedin Youth Writers Association. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

20-03-2023 16:30
Dunedin Youth Council on Air - 20-03-2023

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

20-03-2023 16:10
Are you talking to each other?

Planet FM

Le'o e Peau talks to young people and their parents about being young and Tongan in NZ.

20-03-2023 16:00
Words From The Bubble 20-03-2023 Episode 138 - Craig Voilich

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A conversation about reading and writing with an author, or someone who works in editing or publishing, hosted by Rachel Dore and produced by Manwatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

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