Community Access Media Alliance is the national body for the 12 independently-owned access media stations across Aotearoa. Our vision is for all people to have a space in the media.

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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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Latest News

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!

Plains FM kicks off fundraising campaign following theft

36-year anniversary celebrations hampered by theft of "beloved" station vehicle

Radio Hawke’s Bay launches emergency broadcast app

Cyclone Gabrielle highlighted the importance of AM/FM radio to give people information during times of emergency.

Our latest podcasts

28-03-2024 16:38
Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan 25-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

All of the latest in community events, local and overseas news, and sports news. The programme also has interviews with local and overseas community, entertainers, and sports personalities, mixed with a wide range of Gujarati, Hindi, and devotional music.

28-03-2024 16:14
05 - Spending and Personality: How Your Traits Influence Your Financial Choices

Otago Access Radio

Spending and Personality: How Your Traits Influence Your Financial Choices - Personality traits are so fascinating in all aspects of our life and money may not be the first one that comes to mind but honestly have you ever wondered why you're drawn to certain types of purchases or why you struggle to stick to a budget or perhaps like me, you have an all or nothing mindset which causes havoc with all your best laid out plans? Today we will uncover some of this and help ditch a little more of your spending guilt while we're at it! Take the 16Personalities Test Here: https://www.16personalities.com/ Make sure you hit follow so you can continue your Broke to Brilliant journey! You can get more support and tips by following: Becky Runga - Mortgage Adviser on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beckyrunga_mortgageadviser/ Becky Runga - Mortgage Adviser on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beckyrungamortgageme Podcast proudly sponsored by Mortgage Me https://www.instagram.com/mortgagemedunedin/ Bought to you by: https://oar.org.nz/

28-03-2024 16:00
The Watermelon Report - 28-03-2024 - Episode 4 - Mothers in Palestine

Otago Access Radio

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

28-03-2024 15:45
HELP - 28-03-2024

Arrow FM

This weeks show I will chat about low motivation particularly with being a parents and some thoughts on coping with it. Do you need some parenting sanity?

28-03-2024 15:11
He Tifa Ola 28-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

He Tifa Ola discusses everyday health issues for families, and raises the awareness of Health Services in the region for Pacific families. The programme is presented by Nive, Twiggy, and Joe, and is spoken in both Tokelauan and English.

28-03-2024 13:00
WITT on a Thursday 28-03-2024 Leah and Orlando Live

Access Radio Taranaki

Leah and Orlando each share their personal taste in pop culture, from movies and music, to dance and stage shows.

28-03-2024 13:00
The Voice Within - 28-03-2024

Free FM

The Voice Within explores new age beliefs with regular guests.

28-03-2024 13:00
A Sonic Youth episode 130 - Live Drive-By Truckers

Free FM

This week Oliver celebrates the live magic of his favourite band, Drive-By Truckers, by playing his favourite live tracks. He picks songs from their years as a three guitar band, with a sound which evokes Neil Young and Crazy Horse, but also a masterpiece from their 'murder noir' record. Follow @asonicyouthpodcast on Insta and Facebook. This show is part of the Free FM 89.0 YOUTH ZONE. Made with support of NZ on Air.

28-03-2024 13:00
Health and Wellness with Maree - 28-03-2024 - Reconnect

Radio Hawkes Bay

Health and Well being with Maree

28-03-2024 12:15
The Law Lady 28-03-2024 Whaikaha Purchasing Guidelines for Individualised Funding

Access Radio Taranaki

Talking about changes that Whaikaha (the Ministry for disabled people) have made to their purchasing guidelines, including reducing flexibility for carers and family/whānau when it comes to kinds of support they can receive funding for.

28-03-2024 12:03
Yalo i Viti 28-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

In the Spirit of 'Vosa vaka-Viti' or Fijian Language, it's called 'Vakakekeli kei Adi Samanunu'. This literally means, the Host, Adi Samanunu will delve deep | research into pertinent issues that impact the lives of Indigenous Fijians residing in Aotearoa

28-03-2024 12:00
Conversations with a Mayor 28-03-2024 Neil Holdom - Long Term Planning Again

Access Radio Taranaki

Tune in to find out the interesting things happening around the maunga.

28-03-2024 12:00
Classic and Contemporary Country 27-03-2024 Gunfighter Songs

Access Radio Taranaki

Michael Brent Roycroft plays country music from the 1950s to today, with the stories behind the songs and the performers.

28-03-2024 12:00
Pick a Tale for Adults 27-03-2024 Tough Men Rough Places, The Workhouse Boys, The Shooting of Dan McGrew

Access Radio Taranaki

Story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her listeners are encouraged to bring to life imagination and creation, to dance with the stars and enjoy the moment.

28-03-2024 12:00
Kris's Picks 27-03-2024

Access Radio Taranaki

An hour of the best, the latest, the most relevant music as chosen and presented by our own Kris Johnson.

28-03-2024 12:00
Pick a Tale for Children 27-03-2024 A Cluster of Stars - A Cluster of Stories

Access Radio Taranaki

Writer and story teller, Lesley Dowding, lives to bring story into the world of children and adults, alike. Her stories, told in true oral tradition,  come from all over the world, as well as from her own imagination.

28-03-2024 12:00
Rolling Back the Years With Radius 27-03-2024

Access Radio Taranaki

Bringing a smile to the faces of the residents of Radius Thornleigh Park and Radius Heatherlee Rest Homes, as we play their musical requests and dedications.

28-03-2024 12:00
Aua Ni Masu 27-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

An Inter-Christian Denominational Hour of Prayer for all in Aotearoa during these challenging times of COVID19. Each week the messages will be delivered in Fijian Language Vosa vaka-Viti by Pastors of various Christian Churches around Wellington and NZ.

28-03-2024 12:00
Fighting Stigma - 28-03-2024

Free FM

Long weekend wellbeing

28-03-2024 12:00
OCT Rangatahi-Led Fund Podcast - Episode 4 - Hold on to Your Friends

Otago Access Radio

Izzy and Zoe invited Bede Brown and George DeMarco from Hold on to Your Friends to reflect on the application experience last year. Hold on to Your Friends received $4000 from the Otago Community Trust Rangatahi-Led Fund. They created a “Flat Chat” video series to be released via YouTube and other social media platforms to spark a conversation around student safety in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz

28-03-2024 12:00
Jazz Cafe - 28-03-2024 - Harry Allen and Scott Hamilton (Sax)

Otago Access Radio

Harry Allen and Scott Hamilton (Sax). This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

28-03-2024 12:00
Community of Strangers - Ep 1 - Online Hate and Extremism with James Ting-Edwards and Professor Michael Patrick Grimshaw

Plains FM 96.9

The proposed hate speech law changes have attracted 19,000 submissions. One of those is from Internet NZ which favours greater protections. James Ting-Edwards says being online should be a positive experience for all.When it comes to online extremism hate speech is a vehicle of connection. Those who drive hate speech share some common traits, according to Assoc. Prof. Michael Grimshaw, they tend to be young, and they tend to be male.

28-03-2024 12:00
Skillwise On Air - Easter Special

Plains FM 96.9

A show made by and for the clients at SkillWise

28-03-2024 12:00
Community News-28-03-2024

Radio Southland

Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!

28-03-2024 11:53
Vibes from Africa 27-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

A programme for all people who identify themselves as African and anyone else interested in learning about African values, music, and experiences.

28-03-2024 11:45
Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show - Mar 27 2024 ep53

Fresh FM

Introducing Top of the Morning, The Midnight Irish Breakfast Show, featuring two Irish lads that will have you giggling like a leprechaun on St. Patrick's Day - Daithi and Ciaran

28-03-2024 11:45
Soul Food with Chris Herd 26-03-2024 Forgiveness of Sin

Access Radio Taranaki

The purpose some seek forgiveness of sins.

28-03-2024 11:45
Koala and Kangaroo 26-03-2024 And the there was Blueburbs

Access Radio Taranaki

Gaige mans the fort alone in this extra berby episode. Talks of jobs, awesome berbitude and more!

28-03-2024 11:41
Local Culture 27-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

Join Solomon Powell for a show on local arts, music and culture.

28-03-2024 11:30
Regular PBC broadcasts with news and music

Planet FM

Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces

28-03-2024 11:30
Community Corner - 28-03-2024 - The Pottery - Ceramic Poppies - with Peggy and Alison

Radio Hawkes Bay

Interesting people from our community and across NZ share their stories

28-03-2024 11:19
Tiare Taina 27-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

A show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.

28-03-2024 11:00
Ratbags Racing Show-28-03-2024

Coast Access Radio

Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing

28-03-2024 11:00
Teachings of the Bhagavad-Gita 27-03-2024 Episode 116 On The Opulence of The Absolute (Chapter 10, Verses 1 to 5)

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A short talk on the Bhagavad Gita, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with support from New Zealand On Air.

28-03-2024 10:55
The Rundown 27-03-2024

Access Radio Wellington

A weekly live broadcast from Massey University journalism students, offering a fresh take on the news

28-03-2024 09:30
OARsome Morning Show - 28-03-2024 - Dunedin Atronomical Society - Ash Pennell

Otago Access Radio

Dunedin Atronomical Society - Ash Pennell from Dunedin Astronomical Society outlines opportunities for beginning your journey into space discovery. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz

28-03-2024 09:15
Free FM – The Free Breakfast – The Borrowers - 28-03-2024

Free FM

Cate Prestidge talks to director Glen Mathews and actor Anita Synders about The Borrowers - on stage at Riverlea Theatre April 6 – 20. This enchanting new play by Charles Way is based upon the award-winning children’s literature classic by Mary Norton.

28-03-2024 09:15
Speak Legal - Conversations with Community Law Otago - 28-03-2024 - Ending a tenancy where there is violence - Rupert O'Brien

Otago Access Radio

Ending a tenancy where there is violence - Rupert O'Brien

28-03-2024 09:00
Mayoral Voices - Napier - Kirsten Wise - 28-03-2024 - Possible Business Closures or Re Imagined

Radio Hawkes Bay

A weekly round up of local politics and community events in Napier with Mayor Kirsten Wise

28-03-2024 08:00
Radio Viti Waikato – 27-03-2024

Free FM

A radio show and podcast created and first aired at Free FM 89.0, a member of the Community Access Media Alliance Aotearoa/New Zealand. Supported by NZ on Air. freefm.org.nz and @freefm89 on Facebook and Instagram

28-03-2024 08:00
Breakfast with Big Daddy - News - Views and Great Music - 28-03-2024

Radio Hawkes Bay

Breakfast news, views and some great music.

28-03-2024 07:00
Angkrinkan Indonesia-28-03-2024

Radio Southland

Stefenpon Sitinjak is representing Indonesian culture in New Zealand, he wants to introduce and share new cultures to Southlanders Expect talk about food, culture, lifestyles and different perspectives!

28-03-2024 07:00
The Seventies Show-28-03-2024

Radio Southland

The Seventies Show, This is a new one-hour weekly music show hosted by Terry Toner.

28-03-2024 06:45
Country Express-27-03-2024

Radio Southland

Join Noel Parry as his collection of country hits and classics pulls into the station for a good 2 hour gadabout!

28-03-2024 05:00
Radio Without Pictures-28-03-2024

Radio Southland

90s one-hit-wonders now (part 1 of 3)

27-03-2024 23:00
Irish Current Affairs

Planet FM

Oliver is in touch with Ireland with phone reports of all that's happening this week in Ireland, sports news and music.

27-03-2024 22:00
The Paleface Parabola - 27-03-2024

Free FM

This is your one and only warning... We’re taking attendance this week on our caper in absentia. The beyond excellent Ricardo - ex-superstar of Free FM’s The Outer Limits Frequentcy - is tall in the saddle for this one-week return to our safe haven for rogue elements of society. Like him! Like us! Ricardo has a great sense of humor, skills with his pen, and top notch with his music choices. Feel no fret, the Mystery Man and I will return next week with a brand new Parabola, reinvigorated and ready to roar. In the meantime, put your ears on Ricardo this week and we’ll all be better for it.

27-03-2024 21:20
Sri Lankan Current Affairs

Planet FM

Janma Bhoomi aims to keep Singhalese in touch with their motherland and educate the younger generation born here about the history and nature of Sri Lanka

27-03-2024 21:00
A Backstage Passport - Mar 27 2024 ep02

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

27-03-2024 21:00
The Joy Jam 27-03-2024 Episode 138

Manawatu Peoples Radio

A show about joy and resilience with Maree Gibson, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand An Air. This week: FACING OUR FEARS AND ACCEPTANCE - Maree shares why acceptance is key to overcoming adversity and to embrace gratitude. She reads from several authors on this and shares from her own thoughts on ageing and a facelift, giving up a career and finding gratitude in what you have done in your day.

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