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.
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Plains Media
Breaking down the debates everyone loves to argue about
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
Coast Access Radio
A tragic fatal crash in Waikanae, major local government reforms affecting Horowhenua and Kāpiti, community artwork bringing colour to the Te Ara Whetū library project, a new bill recognising humanitarian and disaster relief service, and Horowhenua District Council's adoption of its Annual Plan, including a 5.8% rates increase for 2026/27. 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
Otago Access Radio
Show 146 - Peace for the Middle East - Richard is joined for a run-down of the week's most popular news items by Rinad Tamimi between olive trees and cold seas. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Wellington Access Radio
News and current affairs in Tongan.
Free FM
Tales From the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn is a DnD5e actual play radio show. Welcome to the first Tales from the Guild: Shadows of Paradurn special! In this episode, Zeb and Joe explore the origin story of Amadeus, five years before the events of the main series. An ordinary work day at the Memoria Sanctum changes his life forever when a book turns out to be more magical than expected. Brought to you by the Waikato Role-Playing Guild.
In a deviation from the usual programme, Wendy brings us a delightful collection of music that has stirred the emotional cauldron. She takes us on a personal journey of classical music from Bach to Schumann, Rachmaninoff to Brahms and polished off with a fantastic number from Maxwell-Davies. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical. . 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
Radio Hawkes Bay
Discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks like after 40
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
Arrow FM
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Wairarapa.
The second half of the 20th century was notable for popular and contemporary music of an enduring quality.
Access Radio Taranaki
We congratulate the team from WTH: is a Māori Ward who took out the RBA Radio and Podcast award for Best Access Programme at last night's awards and chat with Will Johnson about sports in Taranaki and his recent story on the Waverley cafe's couch in the Taranaki Daily News!
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
This week the Toi Foundation announced the proposed $620m merger with TSB and Heartland Bank and we hear the release from Chair of the Toi Foundation Chris Ussher who explains their consideration. We also talk disability again after the presentation to the engagement committee this week at NPDC from Enabling Good Lives around the proposed Government changes to Disability support.
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.
Lisa interviews Prof.Nicola Taylor a New Zealand academic, and a Barristor and solicitor of the High Court of NZ. Nicola’s research is in social-legal, child and family law.
Reggae Music - Light emhasis on Geo-Politics and US Politics. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.
Fresh FM
Nelson Tasman Hospice and the Rural Communities with Anna Fierek and Emily McDougall
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Otepoti Youth Poetry Competition 2026 - Samantha Montgomerie is coordinating the Ōtepoti Youth Poetry Competition 2026, with entries open until 2 July. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Octacan Appeal - PSO Family Works Foodbank coordinator Adam Doesburg highlights the growing need to support families through food bank services and previews this year's Octacan appeal, to be held on 25 June. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: The Advocators - One Last Ride, Mainard Larkin - One Headlight, Gareth Thomas - Let It!, The Great Kerfuffle - Vote, CHODESOUND - superdummyshit1
Regent Music and Entertainment Sale - Mark Burrows, coordinator of the Regent Music and Entertainment Sale, previews the sale and drops a few hints about some special items. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Sanganatham features news, current affairs, interviews, arts and music.
Rising country star Zac Griffith today celebrates the release of debut EP Where I Belong This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Emily is back with her fortnightly Fraser FM feature on Radio Southland. Each episode Emily brings her favourite tunes and fun commentary from the perspective of a feisty woman living life to the full and showing disability who's boss. Uplifting, entertaining and entirely Emily - this one is for anyone who knows that attitude is everything.
Enjoy an hour of classical music with Pat Corkery!
João, Amanda & Louisa discuss what's been happening in the community and play some music!
Daryl Shuttleworth is back with Live Life Live and this week the spotlight falls on Jinjer, the Ukrainian metal powerhouse taking the world by storm. Two live tracks played back to back, plus Daryl's own stories from nearly 50 live acts witnessed firsthand and more of the best live rock and metal from around the globe. If you know Jinjer, you know this one is going to be loud.
Radio Southland shares with you a new show and podcast, free to access from radiosouthland.org.nz or accessmedia.nz
Carl "Millsy" Mills is back with a belated Kings Birthday special on Millsy Rocks - The Right Royal Show. Two full hours of rock and metal tracks with royal titles in the name, including Glycerine Queen, King Nothing, The Prince and heaps more. Listener suggestions from the Millsy Rocks community make an appearance too, plus the obligatory dad joke and the big question - how many of the Big Four will get played? Royal themed, rock approved.
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Julie Woods, that blind woman, joins us to share her journey to blindness and her goal-based attitude to life. We hear about her projects: one million names in Braille, walking every street in Dunedin and 60 countries before 60. We also hear about her work making the arts accessible through the Fringe Festival accessibility award. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Can one language help humanity better understand itself? Peter Manins discusses the history of Esperanto, multilingualism, and the idea of a shared world language ahead of a public event hosted by the Otago Branch of the United Nations Association. An event is on Saturday 6th June 2-5 PM at St James Church Hall. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Mountains: Afua mai mauga manbuia o le nu'u. From the mountains come the blessings of the village This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Put on your astronaut helmets and prepare for an imagination overload! In this exciting episode of Parishay's Book Club, we are exploring a hilarious book called 'Planet Omar: Accidental Trouble Magnet' by Zanib Mian. Since Parishay is flying solo today, she takes us on a deep dive straight into the mind of a boy who is an absolute magnet for trouble! Parishay chats about how being different is actually a beautiful strength and how Omar uses his massive imagination to deal with moving to a new school, his messy little brother Esa, and a scary bully named Daniel. The book shows us that kindness is a superpower and that even the toughest bullies might just be nervous on the inside. Tune in to learn five fancy new vocabulary words, hear Parishay play a funny game of Imagination or Reality, and find out how to turn a scary giant into a dancer wearing a bright pink tutu! This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
In today’s episode, we have an interview with Dr Azza Abdelmagid, originally from Sudan, a medical doctor at the Dunedin Hospital. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
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.
Hallelujah for long tunes and great cover versions, all played in their entirety This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Buckle up—the garage door is opening, but the landscape looks a whole lot different this week. 🌀🚀 On this episode of Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show, we’re leaving the basement behind to drift into the ether. We’ve curated a deep-dive journey through the most obscure corners of 1960s psychedelic rock, where raw garage energy meets far-out cosmic exploration. This week’s sonic itinerary includes: 💊 L.S.D. – Mystery of the Mystical Invasion 🪐 Big Boy Pete Miller – My Love Is Like a Spaceship 🌙 The Graded Grains – Lucifer Sam 🏺 Apaslar – Gilgamis ...and plenty more deep cuts to melt your speakers. 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].
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.
New Protoje, Steve Barrow Blood and Fire Tribute, Hugh Mundell last recording, Roots Rock Reggae
Songs and Artists from across the decades
