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.
Whether you’re a government entity, NGO, non-profit, company, or organisation, we can help you tailor your messages to speak directly and authentically to your target audience – in their language.
Now more than ever, local voices need to be heard. We’re building a more inclusive media landscape — one where everyone has access to create, participate, and thrive. But we can’t do it without you.
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Your donation can help create a future where media is made by, for, and about the community.
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Otago Access Radio
Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
Access Radio Taranaki
Join Max for a look at life as a young Taranaki teen.
Radio Hawkes Bay
Earth Magic is a seasonal audio program based in Aotearoa New Zealand, following the turning of the year through a Southern Hemisphere lens.
Wellington Access Radio
The second half of the 20th century was notable for popular and contemporary music of an enduring quality.
This week we "Electrify The Hutt" – and talk to its chairperson James Scott ahead more house and business events on making the switch off fossil fuels to renewable energy options. There’s lots of practical ideas to help the Hutt make the move – with events coming up in Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt and a big regional event in Wellington in September & October. We hear more in the 2016 history series with musician Peter Hall on life in Upper Hutt in the 1960s, with Upper Hutt Libraries Caren Wilton. Upper Hutt Heritage There’s local poetry from Kat Joseph – “Above” from last year’s Upper Hutt Libraries Poetry Competition. And there’s local music from ex-Hutt Valley High School student Bruce Aitken “Me vibe the Sun” and from local composer Jonathon Berkahn – the Gloria movement from his A Hopkins Gloria sung by the Festival Singers. You can always Facebook message John with local story, musician or poetry suggestions. https://www.facebook.com/JohnMacDonaldNZ/ SECTIONS Poem – 1’03” – Kat Joseph – “Above” History – 2’43” - Peter Hall – Upper Hutt Memories from the 1960s Music – 12’13” – Bruce Aitken and Shadow Mile – “Me vibe in the Sun” Feature Story – 15’03” – James Scott – Electrify the Hutt Music – 46’00” – Festival Singers – “Gloria Movement from A Hopkins Gloria”
We are a group of intersectional feminists, who work together to create a radio show about a range of issues that affect both us and the wider world.
Manawatu Peoples Radio
A rundown of local sports results with Brian and Aaron, produced by Manawatū People's Radio with the assistance of New Zealand On Air.
Plains Media
"Faatauaina o Aiga" or in English "Focus on the Family"
News and current affairs in Tongan.
Creating safe and healthy family relationships
Fresh FM
Mark Manson creates a soundscape of music and the random. Occasionally he is joined by locals and other guests to talk about an eclectic mix of topics.
Easy Jazz - The Best of
Arrow FM
This is a bedtime story nidra, a love story to the Magnolia tree, our ancestor. Snuggle in and feel her fragrance lull you into a space of relaxation or even sleep. This nidra is 18 mins long but plays with the construct of time!
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
Fraud charges against former Kāpiti Council manager, Fatal crash in Peka Peka, All systems flow - Waikanae Treatment Plant, Wellington is the campus for Victoria University Open Day, negotiating challenging conversations, Paekākāriki seawall replacement taking shape and Horowhenua Council advises checking if you qualify for a rates rebate. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.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
News from Samoa and around Aotearoa New Zealand
Every child experiences the world differently, and for some, everyday sights, smells, and tastes can feel completely overwhelming. In this episode, Lyndal explores what sensitivity to these three senses can look like in children, why it happens, and how it may affect daily life. She also shares simple, practical strategies to help children feel more comfortable, confident, and supported at home and beyond.
Meet Shannon Cassidy, host of Fresh FM's Homegrown Only
Joy Selects from first 5 Dezarie Albums.
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!
Free FM
Foreign correspondent Charlotte Glennie joins Cate to talk about her memoir Every Second Counts. She is appearing with Mike McRoberts at Hamilton Book Month's event "Telling Our Own and Others' Stories'.
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.
Speculative Fiction writers in Aoteoroa now have their own awards,Te Pae Tawhiti. Gary Nelson from SpecFicNZ joins Cate ahead of the inaugural gala event this weekend as part of Hamilton Book Month.
Diana Krall brings her delightfully sultry voice and her own jazz music style to a wide range of jazz standards and pop songs. Spend an hour sampling her music here.
Emergency planning, preparations, practises and ideas to help us refrain from panicking.
What’s new in Space.
This episode reflects on a weekend shaped by feminism, activism, and women’s history, from a rock musical celebrating New Zealand suffragist Kate Sheppard to a thought-provoking discussion on feminist economics with Dame Marilyn Waring. The experiences spark reflections on gender equality, social change, and the women who have challenged established systems. Inspired and better informed, the conversation considers how the lessons of pioneering women can translate into meaningful action in everyday life.
🤖 Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we live, work and learn... but do we really understand what it means for society? This week on Frankly Friday, Tracey catches up with The Computer Chap, Steve Green, to talk about his new study programme, "AI & Society: Understanding the Transformation." Designed for everyday people rather than tech experts, this engaging 10-module course explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping our world, the opportunities it presents, the challenges it brings, and why understanding AI is becoming an essential life skill. Whether you're curious, cautious or excited about the future of AI, this is a fascinating conversation that will leave you thinking differently about the technology that's already changing our lives. 🎧 Tune in to Frankly Friday and discover why understanding AI isn't just for computer geeks, it's for all of us.
Delena joins the Nelson Community and Whanau Network 40th Birthday Celebrations.
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
Gardening tips and a yummy recipe from Megan Williams
Kiwi music - the Best Of
The soundtrack of your life. Big Daddy brings you the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond
What to do and where to go, Wairarapa wide.
This morning on The HeARTy Breakfast, we were joined first by Will Johnston from the Taranaki Daily News for his weekly sports roundup 🏉🏏, plus a look at some of the stories making headlines across the region. 📰 Our second guest was Sarah Potroz, who popped in for a chat about Stratford Christmas 🎄🎅 and what’s happening in Stratford this festive season. And after a week with the HeARTy Breakfast crew, Jayden Lane from The Rent Shop Taranaki came in with some gifts for Bryan and Tyrese 🎁 Local sport, local events and local news - keeping you connected to what’s happening right here in Taranaki.
Electronic music culture from jungle to dub, from garage to tech house and everything in between.
Otago Community Trust renewed strategy - Jemma Adams, Otago Community Trust CE, outlines the first phase of the Trust's renewed strategy, shaped by feedback from the community. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Hugh chats to Emily Hartley-Skudder, the inaugural recipient of the Fair Trust Art Prize. They discuss the prize itself, and her exhibition "Cameo" which is a response to the iconic Ladies' Rest in the Square in Palmerston North, as well as the role that public toilets more broadly play in discussions around who gets to participate in public life and how. The exhibition opens at Te Manawa on the 22nd of August. A community interview from the Morning Show on Manawatū People's Radio, produced with the support of New Zealand On Air
A quasi-weekly podcast comprised of all Hugh's featured tracks for the past week. This week: - Eigenface "Slow Exposure", Tiger Lotiss "Tiger in the Garden", Evie Bamford "Daily Bread" , Sheep Dog and Wolf "Sensemaking I"
Postnatal Me Expo - Caren Van Gastel from Empower Me Fitness previews the weekend's Postnatal Me Expo, an opportunity to connect with a range of local organisations and businesses that support mums in Dunedin. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Showcasing, the music, news, people and lifestyles of the people of Africa
Showcasing the hidden treasure in Hawke’s Bay. Everyday people who are an extraordinary gift to this community.
