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
Bill and Steve talk about their musical journey, starting in the early 1960's, bands they have been in, performing together and songwriting. They have worked with may musicians over the years. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from ohaufolk@gmail.com This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A radio show/podcast produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Wellington Access Radio
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
The Wellington Jewish community is small, but lively. The Jewish Cultural Programme lets people know what's going on in the community, and comments regularly on Jewish festivals and cultural events in the Capital.
Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.
Fresh FM
Food waste and microplastics; Comanaged marine protected areas; multispecies justice in town planning.
O Le Fetu Ao is a spiritual and religious programme broadcast in the Samoan Language, presented live by a group of ordained Lay-Preachers and a Choir from The Samoan Methodist Church in Hataitai, Wellington.
Religious programme in Samoan for the Seventh-day Adventist community in Porirua.
Reaching Out is a programme in Samoan for the Seventh-Day Adventist community in Porirua.
The Niuean Community programme is all about positively fostering and promoting aspects of the Niuean culture, language, and traditions, so that Niueans are unified in progress and prosperity.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Christian thoughts and music
Students from the learning hub will share stories and talk with people important to Enliven Disability
Supporting the wellbeing of older people in our community.
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
In this visit to The Groove Yard we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and found the following some sweet soul music from a new collection of female songsters, some Blues, some Reggae, some Garage Rock, and more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
ART Media
What does loneliness really feel like when you’re starting over in a new country? 🌱🏡🌱 Alina, Clara and Gaëlle get honest about the quiet moments, unfamiliar social codes and challenge of building a life from scratch. They talk about friendships, relationships, family, rejection, connection and the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. 💬 Together, they explore what it takes to put yourself out there, create community and find confidence and belonging far from home. Because sometimes, loneliness isn’t the end of the journey, it’s part of finding your place 🎧
It is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month in September. Mandy Savage from the Cancer Society discussed awareness, prevention, symptoms, and support for gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulval, and vaginal cancers. Approximately 1,000 New Zealand women are diagnosed each year and approximately 400 die from these cancers. Learn more here about prevention, symptoms and where to go to for help. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well.
Covering texts 9-20, the discussion explores the universal form of the Lord, the relationship between consciousness and the body, the role of the demigods in cosmic creation, and the origin of the senses and their functions according to Vedic teachings. A long (one hour) talk on the Srimad Bhagavatam, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand On Air.
Plains Media
You have heard the voices of Pete and Alex, the hosts of Season 2 of Running Together for several episodes now but what do you know about them? Why have they created this show and what is it about running that interests them. Everyone has a story to tell, including our hosts so now its time to hear them share. Listen on Plains Media 96.9FM on Monday, 14th September at 11am and after on Apple podcasts and Spotify. This episode was recorded in late February 2026.
O le tatou talanoaga e fa'aautu i le fesili ifo lea ia i tatou lava: po'o fea vaega o lo tatou olaga o lo'o tatou fa'atauaina ai lo tatou taimi, soifua maloloina, seleni, fa'apea fo'i ma a tatou taumafaiga mo le lumana'i o tatou fanau ma aiga? Ae o le fesili tāua lava: O le ā le mea o lo'o e teu fa'afaigaluega ai mo lou lumana'i? 💰
An extended Climate Matters interview with Hon. Lianne Dalziel.
Journey to the cultural heart of Korea in Jeonju! Walk through picturesque lanes lined with over 700 traditional Hanok houses, try on gorgeous royal Hanok apparel, and taste the authentic flavors of the world-famous Jeonju Bibimbap, featuring delightful tracks by IU and BLACKPINK 🌿✨
Central and local government should work as a partnership – we need to break down administrative silos – build trust and social capital by bringing people together - we must get better at funding the fences at the tops of the cliffs – we need to reinvigorate scientific input into government and make the evidence base of policy very clear – there is a lot of scope for anticipatory education of responders and the community – cross party support critical for big issues like climate but party politics often gets in the way – in policy, form should follow function which is not how the local government amalgamation is occurring https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0eae719d837d69afc7de/National_security_assessment_-global_biodiversity_loss__ecosystem_collapse_and_national_security.pdf-
Arrow FM
Stories from our past.
HeapsMOREnergy-nz - Solar Made Simple is a Renewable Energy/Climate focused show that will cover three Critical components in any Energy focused discussion, Energy Efficiency, Climate Change and What’s do-able Daily.
Free FM
Welcome Comrades to an hour of news and commentary from a far-left perspective.. Produced at Free FM, Hamilton, NZ
Created by Free FM, Hamilton, New Zealand
🎙️Today on The HeARTy Breakfast! Tyrese was joined in the studio by **Jen from Sustainable Taranaki** to chat all things sustainability and the upcoming Sustainable Taranaki Trails event! 🌿🥾 Tyrese was also joined by Principal Evon from Mokoia School to talk all about their Pet Day coming up this weekend! 🐶🐄🐑 Plenty of good kōrero, local stories and community stuff happening around Taranaki! ❤️
Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Out and About With the Canterbury Horticultural Society
Spring Birdwatching Walk with Birds NZ - Birds Otago member Suzanne Middleton previews the weekend's Spring Birdwatching Walk at Dunedin Botanic Garden. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
Leon plays Irish Music and talks about goings on in the Irish community here and abroad!
Local historian Senga White is back with Heritage South, the show honouring the people, places and moments that shaped our region. This week Senga digs into the stories hidden in plain sight across Southland - from historic homesteads to treasured taonga and the extraordinary ordinary people who left their mark on this corner of New Zealand. Essential listening for anyone who loves where they live.
Fashionista, art lover and University of Otago student Holly Bowman talks about personal style, finding inspiration in art and developing a creative identity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
When you apply for a job or before accepting a job offer, what you normally checkout first is the the dollar on the paper and probably next is your job description to weigh whether your pay is matching the load but that has nothing to do with our topic though 😆 Tonight we are going to have a discussion on the things that you must have done or was asked to do at work that were very unusual. Things that you dont normally do at work but gotta do it in the line of duty.his show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Behind the Music - Live Music Symposium - Hugh Harlow and Dr Fairleigh Gilmour preview Behind the Music - Live Music Symposium, an interdisciplinary event involving academics, activists and practitioners, which will explore live music in Aotearoa New Zealand. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
This week on Fletcher's World, for Fletcher's Mixtape we had The Tragically Hip with "Bobcaygeon", then for Fletcher's Viral Recipes we made some delicious Chicken, Zucchini, and Lemon Meatballs with Herb Orzo, and then for Football Fans, I had a look at some news on the football world over the last few weeks, as per usual, and finally for Dunedin Drift's Cafe Reviews, we reviewed another good cafe with The Tart Tin down on Queen's Gardens. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
In this episode (Episode 27), we join Anke Burhrfeindt, formerly a childbirth educator & a marriage celebrant and ask her about her amazing jobs that she has a strong passion for and what made her become interested in Japan & Japanese culture. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
A peaceful society for all.
The Blackhouse centres African-NZers/Black-NZers stories, experiences, concerns, observations, music, community news, and events.
Every week Terry showcases local singer/song-writers who play in open mic nights around Wellington
Join Transformer DJ’s as they discuss the news, issues and current affairs that they are passionate about.
