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.
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Access Radio Taranaki
Max continues his exploration of an alternate history that might have happened had Germany won WWI. The alternate WWII rages on and one side suffers a devastating blow that could knock them out of the war forever.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Each week we play a themed music program.
Free FM
Join Grady and Josh every week as they run down what happened in wrestling in the past 7days.
Arrow FM
What’s new in Space.
Fresh FM
In this episode of Life of Law, I sit down with Zoe Campbell from Atkinson Crehan Law to explore her journey into a property law profession. She shares insights into her career path, daily work, and the realities of working in law, offering honest advice and perspective for anyone interested in pursuing a future in property law.
Otago Access Radio
In this episode, Ajax talks with Dr. Jean Kim about why it is important for children to keep speaking their first language and stay connected to their culture. They share ideas for how families and schools can help kids feel proud of who they are while learning new languages and doing well at school. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Aaron and Brian run through the week’s sporting results, including Manawatū cricket semifinals, Premier and women’s grades, Super Rugby scores and upcoming fixtures, English football results, and local softball results and draws. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Plains Media
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
ReCooper8 is hosted by Lucy Cooper and Katie Abbott and brings you great music, great conversation and great ideas! What's happening and exciting on the arts scene in South Wairarapa, with dynamic interviews, interplay and interaction. We're into music, too.
Creating safe and healthy family relationships
Learn more about the Compassionate Community initiative here in Hawke's Bay and meet some of the people behind it.
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Coast Access Radio
Headlines include; Tina Cross to star in Kāpiti Variety Concert, Green Party selects Asher Wilson-Goldman as candidate for Kāpiti, New string quintet performing in Kāpiti, experienced board appointed for Central Districts Water and Horowhenua to host its first Holi celebration this weekend. 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
Pact supports people with intellectual disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, focusing on their strengths to help them reach their goals. Here, the team present an hour of great music. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Show 135 - Dr Glam is ready to see you - Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Dr Ian Chapman musician, writer, public speaker and former Head of the Performing Arts degree programme at the University of Otago. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Easy Jazz - The Best of
A BalanSING, GalanJAH selects foremost from Roots and Fruits of Sisterly Reggae, within a Global Musical Forest.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
This episode continues the travel theme with Rebecca and Josh, who share their experience of exploring the world with their young family. Blending study opportunities for Rebecca with time in Josh’s home country, the conversation highlights how travel can take many forms, from education to cultural connection, and offers inspiration for families considering their own global adventure.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
heavy duty roots dub for the soul.
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
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.
Enjoy some celtic influenced music from Van Morrison
The equinox season is all about balance, shedding and rest. This practice is a wee bit longer at 28 mins and it is designed to help you to go to sleep. This means that you might need to set your alarm if you wish to be up and about afterwards! There are no cues to wake you up....Sweet dreams!
The Taranaki Down Syndrome Gala is on today and recognises WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY that is also happening tomorrow. Tracey catches up with Ashleigh Downing, Community Liaison Co Ordinator for the group and hears all about the day they’ve planned. We also hear about the Stratford Shakespeare Festival that kicked off last night and how you can get along and support some of the great shows!
What happens when coming out doesn’t destroy faith, but saves it? In this deeply honest conversation, Sara reflects on growing up in a fundamentalist Christian world, wrestling with theology, queerness, marriage, motherhood, and mental health, and slowly finding a God who felt less like judgment and more like home. This is a powerful episode about spiritual survival, self-trust, and building spaces where young people can belong without abandoning themselves.
What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.
Barangay New Zealand is your Filipino home, away from home – your connection to the homeland. Tune in every Tuesday for an hour of Pinoy music and information.
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Taieri Bridge Club - Marie Kean from Taieri Bridge Club tells us what she loves about the game, ahead of Learn to Play Bridge sessions starting on 24 March. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
In this episode Sophia is joined by 22 year-old Molly Spark. She's a household name in the multisport community having competed in 8 expedition adventure races and reported on the Coast to Coast 2026. Molly shares how she got into adventure races, what it was like taking that first plunge into multi day events and the lessons she's learned. She's had to bounce back from injuries and a RED-S diagnosis and her approach to rest and resilience has something we can all apply to our lives!
Thoughtful reflections on love, identity and migration.
Hugh chats to Wellington-based saxophonist and bandleader Jake Baxendale about his project (and album) "Waypeople" - a collection of songs born out of Ursula Le Guin's English-language version of the Tao Te Ching. They discuss the Tao, how that relates to jazz, and how this project and its band came together, as well as recommending a couple of other Le Guin books! A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Hugh chats to Eddie McEwan from the Palmerston North Film Society about their offerings for April 2026. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
The Jukebox Highway 600th Edition - Dr John Egenes reflects on 600 editions of The Jukebox Highway on OAR FM, an hour of roots, folk and country music from around the globe. 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: Vera Ellen - Gayfever, Menzies - Mash Potato, Averia - honeycomb, Aro - Mundane, Paul Kelly - The Magpies
Sanganatham features news, current affairs, interviews, arts and music.
Wild Ride, Autumn Kindred Day and City Nature Challenge - Wild Dunedin Programme Director Lesley Smith, and invertebrate enthusiast and urban ecologist Jacqueline Theis look ahead to several of the Festival's key events, with a particular focus on opportunities to learn about, and enhance, biodiversity. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Millsy jams out to the classics and not so classics of rock and metal! Plus talks about what's going on.
João, Amanda & Louisa discuss what's been happening in the community and play some music!
Daryl the "live music junkie" smashes out some live jams for ya and has some good yarns!
Enjoy an hour of classical music with Pat Corkery!
An eclectic music (and sometimes comedy) show from Eddie, Matt, and Glen and their extensive vinyl collections, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
Ever been stuck at the lights trying to decode someone’s personalised number plate? In this episode of Rides & Good Vibes, we dive into the wild world of personalised plates — the good, the clever, and the downright questionable. From “BOOSTD” on a stock hatchback to the blokes who clearly spent more on the plate than the car, nothing is safe from a proper Kiwi-style roasting. Expect laughs, car culture chat, and the usual laid-back banter from Taranaki.
Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
Xan reflects on the approaching autumn equinox, the close of summer, and the personal changes and creative shifts that have shaped the past season. The show features gothic and alternative tracks, thoughts on spirituality and transformation, and a live recording from a recent performance at Moon Bar in Wellington. Xan also looks ahead to upcoming events, including the Great Manawatū Steam Fair. Produced by Manawatū People’s Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.
