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CAMA welcomes new leadership
CAMA has elected a new leadership team, with Free FM's Phil Grey leading the charge
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Plains FM’s ‘Cult Chat’ takes home NZ Radio & Podcast award
‘Cult Chat’ takes home Best Access Radio Programme at the 2024 NZ Radio & Podcast Awards
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OAR FM show makes history with the country’s longest-running programme
History-making radio show celebrates 90 years on the airwaves
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Youth broadcasting hits the airwaves at Wellington Access Radio
Wellington Access Radio kicks off new youth broadcasting project.
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CAMA newsletter: Autumn 2024
In the Autumn 2024 newsletter, we share news from the sector, community notices, featured programmes, and more!
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Journalism students turn Wellington Access Radio into a live newsroom
‘Breaking news! Tonight’s stories include’…. the studios of Wellington Access Radio being temporarily transformed into a live newsroom!
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Access media in the news
2024
Volly Call: The many options to volunteer in your community
Ukraine’s vibrant culture takes the spotlight
Solomon Islands language in focus
Open letter plea by NZ community broadcaster for end to Israel’s ‘sadistic cruelty’ in Gaza
Editorial: Use us or lose us
Conversations With Wāhine Celebrates Three Years Of Broadcasting!
Wellbeing podcast from award-winner
Podcast sets out to demystify home-schooling
Talented musicians set to rock out for halloween
Focus on volunteers: The extra eyes helping keep crime stats down
Musicians share stories (17 Oct 2024)
Tempest Theatre as ‘diverse and windswept’ as Wellington’s landscape
Hyperlocal and Vital: The Role of Community Access Media in New Zealand
John Campbell's latest investigation
Show shares waste minimisation tips
John Campbell investigates mysterious death in The Woman at the Bottom of the Stairs
John Campbell: the strange, tragic death of Rachel Molloy and the mother seeking answers
Whakatū artists give classic card game a Māori makeover
Volly call: The safeguarding trust that has your back
Coast Access Radio has a dedicated group of volunteers
Educator back with new ‘Rewilding in Action’ show
Open letters on Gaza that The Press shunned – the Handala protest
Volly Call: A way to do good with your baking
Workshops Will Answer Treaty Questions
Volly call: Alzheimers Taranaki
The week in pictures
Young migrants find power and belonging in telling their stories
Podcast back as voice for students’ research
Michael Peryer rapt with audiobook option for his children’s books
Gaza updates on ‘Watermelon Report’
Wellington Access Radio Serves Up Culture & Community In New Recipe Book
Volly call: Hato Hone St John Caring Callers/Reo Manaaki
Librarians to share love of books
100 Days Of Janet Frame – 100 Day Radio Special
Many questions about proposed gold mine but few answers (23/7/24)
Show gives Pakistan community a voice (23/7/24)
What's On Southland Musician of the Year
Joseph O'Donnell named Southland musician of the year
Volly Call: Taranaki Health Foundation – Hardship to Hope
Award-winning author Laurence Fearnley to visit Timaru
Two passions, two programmes
Introducing the man behind Tommy's Tummy Pie Reviews
Possible Tasman gold mine only in ‘exploration phase’
U3A Access Media interview with FreshFM
Radio host broadcasts live after eight years on air
Russian adoptee’s story
Cult Chat Wins At 2024 NZ Radio And Podcast Awards
Podcast helps careers
Taranaki students plan ways to promote race unity
Distance learners: the podcast
Local Produce: Bored Games
ABBY Releases New Single 'Freefall'
Uncovering Wolf Mankowitz's Untold Story In "Conversations On The Art Of Living”
Vox Pop to help communities during emergencies in the Hawke's Bay - Media Watch
Bid to backstop local news in tight times
Youth Broadcasting Hits The Airwaves At Wellington Access Radio
DISCOVER THE SOUND OF ŌTAUTAHI
Plains FM’s Move for New Zealand Music Month
Bridging the generation gap, one show at a time
Hawke’s Bay Knowledge Bank seeks volunteers
Volly call: An opportunity to help in the work of St Vincent de Paul
Opportunity open to host NZ music show
New radio show offers news beyond borders
Youth funding opportunities shared in podcast
APR editor criticises NZ media coverage over the war on Gaza
Refugee Turned Radio Host Connects Dunedin's Arab Community with NZ Arabic Show
All-girl Dunedin Sound band honoured at Taite awards
Earthwise talks to David Robie on Pacific issues and news media
VoxPop expands US operations with key appointments
Journalism Students Turn Wellington Access Radio Into A Live Newsroom
Hope podcast can lessen financial stresses
News in briefs, March 7, 2024
Arabic journalist finds new voice
Rebranding of Pride radio show
Why would Chris Hipkins join Sean Plunket on The Platform?
Better radio acces
New rock podcast at Otago Access Radio
OAR's 'Write-on' show has new presenter
2023
Bite Into The Bad Apple Poetry Special On Wellington Access Radio
Podcast series ‘an auditory wonder’
A dedicated army brings community access radio to New Zealand
Wellington Access Radio broadcasting sessions from Crip The Lit
Creative writers to broadcast works
A closer look at plays
Same waves, new facilities
Belly dance festival set to be ‘magical’
Youth in the studio and all-night broadcasting – celebrating Tokelau Language Week 2023
Chewing the Facts, episode 9
Putting ‘fun’ in fundraiser for Studio 73
'New NZ history podcast launched to celebrate a previously overlooked profession'
Palmerston North candidates get chance to impress
ArrowFM: Welcome enhances understanding
VIEWS: Online Dunedin group now on air
Remember Radio Avon? It's coming back to Plains FM
Groundbreaking radio station "Shook up the establishment"
Wellington Access Radio presents 'Sharing Your Voice - A Social Night for Disabled People'
The View From My Window: Pip Adam on her new book Audition
Podcast focuses on world peace
Get to know your Wellington Access Radio hosts: No Labels
Get to know your Wellington Access Radio hosts: Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan
Get to know your Wellington Access Radio hosts: Awkward Talks
Get to know your Wellington Access Radio hosts: Qué Onda!
We have lost a great friend in Bala Thomson
Second, third, fourth-act careers – taking that 'scary' later-life job leap
Council emergency training turns up the tempo
Free Hawke's Bay variety show aims to bring joy
Wellington Access Radio celebrates community this NZ Music Month
For real: the power of creativity and connection
New Zealand’s first large-scale community Ramadan dinner celebrates diversity
Terry Shore celebrates 18 years on Wellington Access Radio
Relocation prompts upgrade for radio station
WAR celebrates Cubadupa
Shining the light for Pride
Award-winning programme celebrates ten years on Wellington Access Radio
Stories of South Taranaki life preserved for future
New Wellington Access Radio Show Gives Space To Disabled Storytellers
Christchurch nonagenarian one of New Zealand's oldest broadcasters
2022
Stories, not stigma: how broadcasting is helping youth
Voice Of Aroha Radio Show Celebrates Three Years On Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM
OPINION: Can merger of TVNZ and RNZ meet diverse needs of Pacific audiences?
Planet FM programme makers get ready for night of cultural festivities
Taranaki community textile project started during lockdown now on display at Access Radio Taranaki
New name and a new location for Bay's community radio
Taranaki low vision community chronicle experiences of life with less sight via Access Radio Taranaki
Plains FM's Radio Toranj becomes first Farsi language radio show to be nominated for national award
PassTheMic: Sharing stories of migrants and refugees
Arrow FM breaks two world records
OAR FM invites listeners to learn Hindi culture, language
OAR FM podcast a global network
Plains FM presenter finalist at Radio Awards
Podcast platform punches above its weight - Scoop
Tributes flow for MPR podcaster - Stuff
Small project bringing big conversations to the world - Nelson Mail
Podcasting platform cements place as biggest NZ-owned podcast platform - Scoop
CAMA national coordinator envisions bright future for sector - Radio Southland
Voices in the air: 40 years of community access radio - Biograview
2021
Arrow FM transmitter replacement signals new era - Wairarapa Times Age
MPR's search for broadcasters from all corners of the regions - Manawatū Standard
Conversations with my immigration parents - RNZ
MPR celebrates music month with a focus on songwriters - Manawatū Standard
Access radio hits 40 and launches a book - Scoop
Community project brings people together through breadmaking - The Press
Access radio turns 40 in Aotearoa - Stuff
For 34 years Planet FM has had an open door all comers on air policy - Seven Sharp
OAR FM's mission to reflect cultural diversity - ODT
Getting Here: Refugees' stories of their journeys to New Zealand - RNZ
Fresh FM breaking down the stigma of living with autism - Stuff
Edge of the dial: The best local radio stations for an Aotearoa road trip - The Spinoff
OAR FM content-makers named local heroes - ODT
CAMA excited for "fabulous" sector - Access Radio Taranaki
Plans raise profile community access media - ODT
CAMA plans to raise profile community access media - OAR FM