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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Free FM
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild.
Plains Media
Join the rangatahi staying at Odyssey House for discussions about the ways addiction is affecting their lives.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Bruce features some of the great songs from some of the great movies
Wellington Access Radio
A religious programme for the Christian Orthodox community and all those interested in Orthodoxy. The programme covers spiritual discussions, readings, hymns and notices.
Events listings for Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley.
Fresh FM
Purple Day is Epilepsy Awareness Day on March 26th
Coast Access Radio
Musicians Jess Deacon and Jodie Gummer have set up The Music Room to tutor and mentor other musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. 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
Shannon finds out about the Sublime Open day in Bridge St happening this Saturday, March 28th
Otago Access Radio
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
The Story of CO2; Coal mining on Denniston Plateau; Tradeable Energy Quotas,
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
The great songs from the great musicals
Information about local community events
Wayne Mowat plays music "too good to be forgotten"
Arrow FM
Jesus on the cross, and stories of soldiers and robbers. Songs and Stories for children and everyone.
Access Radio Taranaki
Making Yourself At Home is a weekly show that connects the migrant community here in Taranaki. Hosted by a warm and friendly team, this show will inform and educate those right across the rohe. From where to get support and encouragement, to personal stories, schooling, employment and how to make new friends as you settle into life in Aotearoa. Proudly supported by the Ethnic Community Development Fund.
Are you ready for another 60 minutes of music from The Groove Yard? We have got Magazine, New Order, Tubeway Army, The McCoys, some Rockabilly and David McWilliams. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. 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
Maria Baigent presents an hour of Musical Trinkets, written, sung and performed by Women.
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Following on from the Vast Scope we take a look at Generosity , the fist of the Six Perfections. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Christian thoughts and music
Christian news, views and thoughts.
Cook brings the Cook Islands language, culture and news into our living rooms every week for 5 hours
21 - Age Concern - Kristen Beardsmore. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
God's message and music in a Cook Island language
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
From the kāuta to the community.
The Physics Room brings you contemporary artists' talks, views and news.
HATU is IN Da House... from My house to your house, whether you’re in the dog house, the poor house, the nut house, the murder house, Parliament House, or the House of the Rising Sun, we’ll be dealing with some of the important issues of the day.
Cue Theatre’s The Cottage is set to open in May and today we catch up with the Director Sharren Read and two of the cast while they are in rehearsal. Opening last week was Hawera Repertory’s production of the Pink Hammer and we hear Tracey’s review of the final dress and to end the show we recap on NP Repertory’s Bean Scene and tease the final Stratford Shakespeare Festival events.
“How quickly can we add renewable energy?” is the wrong question - From the “can you believe it?” files: when chess and climate collide - Pioneering EV research - Insightful stocktake of NZ energy. - More from the “can you believe it?” files: ancient stingless bees - Do listen to the clever, poignant, “the very first music.” 2 min 43 s. - Inspired basic plant monitoring technology to enhance plant stewardship - A sustainability conference running on “truth serum.” Sure. - More from the “can you believe it?” files: taking the pulse of a forest - Indigenous wisdom, science, and more. https://climatemattersnz.substack.com/p/climate-matters-147 https://ourworldindata.org/grapher/global-primary-energy?time=1800..latest https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/other-sports/story/tata-steel-chess-netherlands-halted-coal-protest-2853592-2026-01 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jan/23/chess-wimbledon-opens-with-an-environmental-protest-as-niemann-shares-lead https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(25)00257-8/fulltext https://newzealandenergy.substack.com/p/new-zealands-2026-energy-stock-take-583 https://www.instagram.com/p/DRpXtWSgLZe www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpu_t3yC6fI&t=1s https://substack.com/inbox/post/184073223?triedRedirect=true https://fridayoffcuts.com/#9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVxG40NoH1E&t=1s https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/09/to-live-a-normal-life-again-its-a-dream-come-true-uks-first-climate-evacuees-can-cast-off-their-homes-and-trauma https://www.thegreatsimplification.com/episode/201-rosa-vasquez-espinoza
Jackie is currently the Apiha Matauranga for the Maori Student's Association and is here telling her story of what it fells like being a rangatahi growing into a Pakeke. Always learning, always growing and the matauranga never stops. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Ivan the Yoyo Champion. Sheep escapes. The cheeky cat.
Solar Made Simple, brought to you by Kevenergy, is predicated on the responsibilities and rights inherent in us all to take part in the conversation and not just ‘Talk the Talk ' but ‘Walk the Walk'.
Start your day the right way with HeARTy Breakfast on Art FM, hosted by Bryan Vickery and Tracey Blake. Today Corey Prewett from Stratford Shakespeare Festivals Book of Will joins us on the show to have a chat about their pending opening night and moving from Alaska to Taranaki! We also have Paul Rangiwahia and Richard Anderson from Age Concern Taranaki to talk about "Age is just a Number". It's all about community and you can keep up to date right here on the HeARTy Breakfast!
Hosted by Tania O’Meagher, Word is Power is a programme looking at life through the scriptures and personal journeys in faith.
Financial news through the lens of Stewart Group’s expert Financial Advisers.
We’re spinning mind-bending tracks from the United States, Italy, Finland, Argentina, Mexico, and New Zealand. These aren't just songs; they are sonic postcards from a time when the world was expanding, the guitars were loud, and the rules were being rewritten in every language. Turn on, tune in. Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].
From historic homesteads to treasured taonga, Heritage South is all about honouring the people, places, and moments that shaped our region.
Kano’s Rock n Roll Conspiracy is a trip into the very nature of what’s real, utilising music, humour, wisdom, and of course truth... as the weapons of choice.
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
Arts practitioners from Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond discuss their work, their journeys and those important issues that affect us all. 90 minutes of frank, open discussion, great music, inspiring thoughts and fascinating projects!
Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.
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.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Adam Claydon presents another hour of classic 1980s music, featuring hits from T’Pau, The Time Lords, UB40, Ultravox, Van Morrison, Wham!, Yazoo, ZZ Top, the Waterboys, and Whitney Houston. The episode highlights a mix of synth‑pop, rock, reggae, and iconic chart‑toppers from across the decade. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
