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.
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Free FM
Bate papo semanal sobre o que acontece dentro e fora dos gramados. Conversa de futebol e pra você amante da bola que mora nas cidades da Nova Zelândia.
Otago Access Radio
110 - White spaces (Vali lanu) - Ann Milne wrote about "Colouring in the white spaces". O le tusitusiga "O le vali'ina o laupepa lanu papae". O i tatou o Tagata Atu-motu, tagata lanu, tagata Samoa. O tulafono ma metotia i Aotearoa nei, ua tusitusia e malamalama papa'e. E ia i tatou le leo ma le agava'a e valivali ai mo lo tatou lumana'i. Policies, methodologies are written with uncoloured lens, we are people of colour and vibrancy in how we talk and how we live and how we care. Use your spaces and voice to colour and make changes in policies and methodologies for equity. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Radio Hawkes Bay
Each week we play a themed music program.
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Chris and Troy talk with Ethan Rees about the Gisborne Gladiators’ strong run at the Rotorua stockcar teams event, including race incidents, car repairs, and preparation for upcoming teams meetings. They also speak with promoter Bruce Robertson about recent results at Robertson Prestige International Speedway and Waikaraka Park, and later chat with Ken Mann about the annual Cowboys vs Cowgirls teams race. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Pack your weekend bags and get ready for a heartfelt journey! In this very special episode of Parishay's Book Club, we are thrilled to welcome Ms. Beth Downie, the proud Principal of Kaikorai Primary School right here in Dunedin. While she is famous for reading Holes to her students, today Ms Downie helps us unpack the wonderful and relatable world of Every Second Friday by Kiri Lightfoot. Together we explore the mix of excitement and nerves that comes with traveling between two homes. We discuss the beauty of Friday family routines, talk about why it is perfectly fine for Dad's house and Mum's house to feel a little different, and play a highly entertaining game of The Great Friday Would You Rather. Whether you live in one house or two, this episode is full of empathy, laughs, and a great reminder to appreciate the people you live with. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Arrow FM
Joseph Tabuakovei Youth Basketballer Rep & Mum Sera Pettigrew with Ms B Tuisue + Measles & Fiji News blurp
Aaron and Brian bring the latest local and international sports results, covering Manawatū cricket, softball, Super Rugby, English football, and the NRL. The show includes scores, standout performances, upcoming fixtures, and semifinal draws across multiple competitions. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Dr Barb is joined in the Studio by the STARS of “The Bridie & Rebecca Variety Show (except it’s just Rebecca and Bridie)”, The cast of NYPDEEZ NUTS (Bridie and IZZY) and Jayda and Lee from “SADOMUSICAL”. Hilarious They even did a rap for Dr Barb. https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/ https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/sadomusical https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/the-bridie-and-rebecca-variety-show https://www.dunedinfringe.nz/events/nypdeez-nuts Don’t forget to register for the upcoming By-Election. www.vote.nz If you have not registered yet it’s NOT TOO LATE you can still have your say – Enrol / Register before midnight on the 11th May and cast a special vote. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Plains Media
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
Coast Access Radio
Headlines include; walkers turn out for hall fundraiser, young people encouraged to grow their ideas with The King's Trust, Kite Fest Ōtaki - read to soar, work begins at Thompson House Gardens, Major Events Fund open and one a day for brigade. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Show 134 - How about an Alliance - Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Victor Billot, Alliance Party Leader. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
A nostalgic radio journey through the golden age of American music.
Life has its ups and downs, times of transition and sometimes even times of hard lessons and grief. This nidra is here to soften the blows and remind you that self care is not something you buy but a state of being. A little cocoon that you create and as the lovely poet John O’donohue says “be excessively gentle with yourself. How could you be excessively gentle with yourself today? This practice is 24 mins long.
The subject of today's programme is the April concert by our friends the Amici Ensemble. They have played for the Waikanae Music Society every year since 2000 and even occasionally before then. They have brought an amazing variety of music and musicians, instruments and different sized ensembles every year. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
Discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks like after 40
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
This episode shifts the focus from finances to travel and adventure, exploring what it takes to step away from routine and see the world. Ali and Marty share insights from taking a year off to travel, reflecting on the planning, challenges, and mindset required. The conversation suggests that while money matters, the biggest barrier to long-term travel is often the courage to think differently.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
The best of Brazilian music.
Podcast produced and first broadcast at Free FM 89.0 - a platform for direct involvement in the media. Hamilton Kirikiriroa, NZ
This show keeps Hamilton West residents informed and up to date with what is happening at the Western Community Centre. The Centre has been supporting the Hamilton West community since 1979.
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
In this episode we discuss The Hague Convention with Dr Gina Masterton a lawyer, women's advocate and academic educator and Herhaguestory an advocate dedicated to fighting legislative change from Mothers and Children from suffering abuse through the Hague Convention.
Jane Ross talks with filmmaker Cameron Madams about the craft of storytelling, from award-winning short films to editing the documentary By Hand, a portrait of master wheelwright Greg Lang and coach painter Ali Lang ahead of its world premiere at the Wairarapa Events Centre, 1 May 2026.
Alex and MahMah bring you an unfiltered and joyous celebration of life in all its vibrant dimensions.
Access Radio Taranaki
On today’s show, Tracey talks about the amazing talent we have across the rohe. With the opening of shows like the locally written Bean Scene at NP Repertory that opened this week, to the up and coming comedy The Pink Hammer at Hāwera Repertory to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival that opens later this month. We hear a variety of interviews from those involved and in the know.
An interview with Max Gilles and Peter Manins from the Dunedin Multicultural Council about the upcoming Race Relations Day event. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
In today’s episode, we continue our interview with Sr Elkhansa Elbashier, originally from Sudan, a PhD student at the Department of Chemistry, University of Otago, and an Environmental Engineer at a firm in Qatar. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Katie Nimon, Chris Hipkins, Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.
Start your day the right way with HeARTy Breakfast on Art FM, hosted by Bryan Vickery and Tracey Blake.
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
South Dunedin Street Festival - Festival Programme Manager Caitlin Lester previews tomorrow's big community event. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Hugh chats to Genny Vella from the Palmerston North Library about the wide range of events for readers and writers which the Library is hosting as part of Heritage Festival in March and April this year. To find out more about the Festival go to https://citylibrary.pncc.govt.nz/whats-on/programme/heritage-festival, and to register for any of the workshops discussed in this interview email genny.vella@pncc.govt.nz! A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Hugh chats to progressive bluegrass band You, Me, Everybody about their shiny new album "Midnight", the shift and expansion in their music that it represents, and their upcoming gig at the Hokowhitu Bowling Club on the 21st of March. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Move For MS - Katie Burns from MS Otago invites you to Move for MS at the Caledonian Ground on Sunday 29 March. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: Candice Millner - Milk In The Sun, You, Me, Everybody - Midnight, Mainard Larkin - Rattlesnake Boy, Leigham Fitzpatrick - The Garden, Amamelia - Theme from Living
Kiwi music - the Best Of
Sanganatham features news, current affairs, interviews, arts and music.
Festival co-founder Neil Harraway offers some timely tips about what's ahead for Wild Dunedin NZ Festival of Nature 2026, including some special guests and new festival events. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
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