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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In the 1970s, New Zealand faced a choice: flood a pristine lake for power, or listen to the people. John Hanlon's protest anthem "Damn the Dam" remains the rallying cry for the legendary Save Manapouri Campaign — a brilliantly organised, cross-party, grassroots movement at the birth of the Green Movement in New Zealand, and around the world. Join us to recall how music, science, and a nation saved Lake Manapouri. Traversing the centuries and musical genres to dive into one song that cries out ‘This is wrong!’
Otago Access Radio
Samuel Mann presents two more contributions for Coming Up for Air: Dean Smith who brings us John Painter; and Hector Mejia. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
Talking Nonsense Our society is becoming one of deception through lying and mis informing each other for self interest. For an individual to become self realized he must link himself to the truth. We must examine ourselves when it comes to our true expression of life for the benefit of everyone we interact with.
The Linking Process is Devotional Service Devotional service is the vast science of selfless behaviour as opposed to the life of selfishness we are trained in.To understand this science we must accept an authorised Spiritual Master and follow His guidance, just as we would accept a professor of any other science.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
A fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.
Some drink more in old age, some drink less. Lotta Dann has wise and kind advice to those who are thinking of going sober.
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Every Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm join the B-Side Story team for insider interviews about what's really going on across Wellington's communities
Arrow FM
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
Planet FM
Inspiring stories, community voices, pageantry and events
Musafir Hoon Yaaro (I am a Traveller) is a lifestyle show in Hindi, hosted by Arsh (Jimmy) Singh.
Coast Access Radio
Strawberries - why are we talking about them in May? Well dear listener, because now is the time to get ready for these nourishing delights. Where to plant them, what varieties are out there, how do you plant them and how to get the best out of these delights of nature - it's all wrapped up in this easily digestible episode with Kath Irvine and Catherine Scullin. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.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
Still leafing through the Great American Songbook interspersed with tales of ridiculous UK Government spending, a tribute to a 109 year old WWII veteran, updates on Clarkson's pub and James Blunt's London pub and finally a look at some outdated swearing - "Don't you bite your thumb at me, Sir!". Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. 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
Play Like a Girl Romain and Immy are joined by Tash Wakelin, a passionate female cricketer (New Zealand Under 19s, Northern Districts Cricket) for an honest conversation about women in sport today. Unpacking the extra hurdles women face in earning equal recognition, we expose the realities behind the headlines. We also dive into social attitudes that still hold girls back, and the ongoing funding gap between men’s and women’s sport. Tash brings a voice to the discussion about inclusion, equity, and changing the game for the next generation.
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!
Presenting a range of issues and opinions from the fringes... political, social, ethical and personal, from the unique perspective of the show's host, Jack Gielen.
Plains Media
A Write On Production!
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Fresh FM
AA Meeting on Air is your opportunity to sit in on a local AA Meeting, hosted by Alcoholics Anonymous.
Marie Kyle-Stevenson will be taking on the Role of Governor of District 16. She will share her expectations of the role
Promoting Malayalee culture
The Bridge Zone – Episode 412 Finally we finish with Judge Julies piece on penalty cards, weeks after starting – go back to Episode 409 Are you doomed during a game, do you need to avoid Mordor Call the Director early and start thinking about what you may pick when you have ops penalty cards on the table Calling all club newsletters – put the rules in it as a regular feature and the options from a opening lead out of turn won’t be so daunting Mr Jinn joins us in the BZ segment as recording is a bit of a mess with the different time zones East Coast Bays gets a couple of mentions Mr Jinn becomes Mr Jinx as he puts the hoodoo on Clubs scoring programmes – we wonder what the bugs were? Anyone heard of The Waterboys – they win over playing a session of Bridge for Mr Jinx Waitomo Club and the supper bake offs Are free Mr Peacock? The new service of a review on your system card is getting critiqued as we speak Our thoughts will be voiced shortly Send us your system card and we will review on the show bridgezoneshuffle@gmail.com Jacko Rory James hits the podium again though it is not on the middle step The Gambler tips on the rule of 29 though we have to finish this one next week The alert of a 2C opening – Mereana gives an example and Barry gives his opinion The wee lass in Lower Hutt will join in the Graduates Certificate presentation night and our Chair Peter Newell will be celebrating with the class May 27th Plenty to listen to, just click and hear our discussions See you at the tables The BZ Crew
Join Fly on The Wall in the studio for Youth Week who have put on a Live to Air music special featuring Wellington High School bands!
The 3rd and final chapter of the interview with Dr Lesley Rhodes focuses on Cawthrons culture collection of microalgae, with over 700 different isolates. This living collection is an extremely valuable resource for medicinal drug discovery, food for fish and shelfish, and education.
A program about mindfulness, meditations, EFT tapping and other tools to help guide you through not only difficult experiences such as trauma, anxiety and grief but also through the everyday ups and downs, challenges and changes of daily life
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Access Radio Taranaki
Sister Act opens at the Hāwera Memorial Theatre next month and today we’re joined by Elicia-May Hitchcock who plays Deloris van Cartier in this iconic musical. We are also joined by two amazing heroes in our community from Tui Ora’s Cancer Navigation Service, Donna Akariri and Sue Healey who share the amazing mahi they do in our community.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
Our guest today is an inspiring artist who’s using art as a bridge, Louise Billinghurst she brings students together from refugee backgrounds and migrant, alongside local Kiwis, through creative classes and shared learning. In these classes, art becomes more than just painting or drawing. Produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the support of New Zealand on Air.
Award-winning Dunedin writer Emma Neale's latest novel, Maybe Baby, explores one man's drive to have the child that he and his late wife were desperate to create together. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
The Youth Parliament comes every three years. Young, politically minded individuals, nominated by, yet not representing, MPs from across the country. Each with the issues they want to speak to. In 2025, Hineātea Alexander’s focus was on equity and justice. Here, she talks of growing up around strong people; of precious time with her tāua (her grandmother) and her pāua (her grandfather). The future is where the young will spend the most time living in so what are we prepared to hear from them?
Tune in to Feel The Vibe FM, your morning destination for the South Indian community! Hosted by RJ Tanya, this show features a vibrant mix of music, entertainment, and current affairs in Malayalam and Tamil. Enjoy songs, interviews, and engaging discussions tailored for our audience. For inquiries, suggestions, or to get in touch, email: robin@nzmobiles.co.nz
Hugh chats to Eddie McEwan from the Palmerston North Film Society about the Society's offerings for the month of June. Produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
Dunedin Night Shelter manager David McKenzie outlines the demand for their service over the colder months, and the ways in which the community can provide supporte This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Today we have a chat with Max Walker about his debut album Poster boy, released in October 2025. He tells us about the songwriting and recording process of the album and delights us with a live performance of his song "Paint Me" alongside Daniel Carlile who joined Max in the studio 🙂
A weekly live broadcast from Massey University journalism students, offering a fresh take on the news
Join hosts Michael Bortnick and Grace for music from The Band
We caught up with Rachel Ashby from the NZ Music Commission to chat about what attendees can expect and why events like this are so important for growing local music communities. Going Local is returning to the South Island this NZ Music Month, bringing together some of Aotearoa’s leading music industry organisations for a free event series designed to help emerging artists better understand the music industry. From funding and publishing to promotion, rights, and career development, Going Local gives musicians and creatives the chance to hear directly from organisations including NZ Music Commission, NZ On Air Music, APRA AMCOS, Independent Music NZ, Recorded Music NZ and more. Going Local Christchurch Wednesday May 20 Space Academy, Christchurch
Eclectica is the music show that throws the rulebook out the window. No genre limits. No safe playlists. Just pure musical unpredictability — exactly how radio should be.
Knight-Life is a weekly history chat show hosted by Nick, Sean, and George from the Medieval Society, diving into the past and sharing updates on the club’s latest antics.
On this episode of SOAR, Jack is joined by Bayley McKeown, a legacy photographer and volunteer at Hospice South, to talk about the meaning behind giving your time to the community, how she got involved, and her approach to working with families during deeply important moments.
In this episode, we invited Dayana, a pharmacy student and a FO of OMSA also Miftah, a FO of OMSA and a retired baddie. We were discussing about group projects, the pros and cons and come to a conclusion whether it's a blessing or nightmare ( should be blessing lah ). Also had funny sound effect !!!!! 😛 This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Kelly is a lifelong performer and creator. She works throughout Aotearoa as an actor, vocalist, writer, comedian, and educator. Her business, The Voice Lab nz, provides vocal coaching and vocal health support for hundreds of clients and is based here in Ōtepoti. She won the Otago Raw Comedy Championship in 2024, and just a few weeks ago, she took home a Dunedin Theatre Award for Outsanding Performance. Kelly recently performed a highly successful one woman show at Dunedin Fringe called Lady Luck which explores the experience from a fictional character’s point of view of an American landing in Dunedin but she’s here with us today at OAR FM to over think and over share the real life version of events. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Interview with Tillie Lassman - Part 2 - A follow up interview with Tillie Lassman on her research with adults who have had the experience of growing up with a parent or caregiver with MS or another chronic illness. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Musical Journeys is a way to share and pay respect to various cultural and musical movements from across the globe, and is shared with us from our friends at Raglan Community Radio.
