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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Coast Access Radio
Animal Detective Nicollette Briggs returns with a new mystery on her hands with a missing dog and whole lot of murder. Another great book from author Rodney Strong takes us through the streets of Wellington to solve not one, but 2 murders and locate a canine that has become tangled in a web of mystery and deceit. Catherine sits down with Rodney and discusses the book, his writing process and what we can expect from his next book. For more information go to Rodney's website https://www.rodneystrongauthor.com/ 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
Wellington Access Radio
Exploring the diversity of disability issues.
Ula Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.
Viv continues reading The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, starting chapter 20 through to chapter 21. An enjoyable weekly story time, read by Viv Bailey. Viv takes the listener through a book of her choice designed for the young and young at heart. 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
This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Lydia continues her discussion of "Wuthering Heights" 2026 and its press and controversy. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Radio Hawkes Bay
Twin Spin jazz with a theme that links the two tracks together
This year, Ram Navami will be celebrated on Thursday, March 26, Sriramanavai is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India among the Hindu community and has its own mythological significance. The festival is characterized by devotional music concerts (Sangeet), social gatherings, and sharing of food. Let’s celebrate this Ram Navami by singing, chanting, and vibing together. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Fresh FM
Burning the fallas and Spain's war energy package
Plains Media
Conversations on human rights in our country
C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.
Hosted by Iris, a 17 year old from Wellington High School, Cigarettes Will Kill You is your go-to music radio show. Each week, Iris focuses on a new genre of music, as well as a couple of cheeky little segments of her own!
Women's health and well-being.
Access Radio Taranaki
Explore being vegan in this informative and passionate series, supported by the Vegan Society of Aotearoa.
News and views on the political landscape in Aoteoroa with Chris Hipkins, Katie Nimon Catherine Wedd and Cushla Tangaere-Manuel
Arrow FM
Live Wires fizzes, pops and crackles with youthful talent and enthusiasm. Students present their own variety programmes live from the classroom.
Johnny has just undergone Deep Brain Stimulation surgery. Emma wants to know everything. Kitty wonders what it really feels like. How confronting is the process? How quickly do things change? And what difference is the treatment already making? 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
Free FM
Free Mel presents anti-war anthems amidst the turmoil in the world. This show reveals the worst in wars and our plea for peace. War: When Will We Ever Learn.
From the kāuta to the community.
In this episode of Cult Chat, Caz interviews Dr Stein, PhD, about the hidden psychology of cult control. Drawing on her book of the same title, they explore how leaders manipulate attachment, deliberately induce fear and dissociation, and engineer coerced disorganised attachment to bind followers to the group. A powerful discussion of how love and terror are weaponised—and how understanding these dynamics helps people break free.
A weekly round up of local politics and community events in Hastings with Mayor Sandra Hazlehurst
A 5 minute catch up with Karen from the SPCA.
All the hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond—classic tunes, good vibes, and the stories behind the music
Sharing the love with Clair Ferguson ✨❤️✨ A beautiful morning spent with this gorgeous lady - reminiscing about a life before New Zealand, thankfull for a life of new possibilities and positive new beginnings…
A celebration of saxophones and saxophonists with tons of jazz and more. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. 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
Stranded in Paradise is an historical music show based on the book of the same name by John Dix, and is a guide to the history of NZ Rock N Roll from 1955 through to 1988.
Nathan Surendran is Chairperson of the Wise Response Society. He specialises in biophysical economics, energy systems engineering, and resilience planning. we will be talking about the connection between ongoing Climate Change e.g. Global Heating and the goal of GGT economic growth PlusTrump's fuel crisis. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
In this episode, host Julie Woods talks with Selwyn Cook, disability employment champion and co founder of the Disability Business Network, about his journey from service station owner to national advocate for inclusive employment. Selwyn shares how one jobseeker changed his entire approach to hiring, leading him to employ more than 80 disabled staff and reduce turnover across his business. He reflects on the business case for disability inclusion, the importance of leadership driven change, and the strengths disabled people bring to both employment and self employment. Selwyn also discusses his work with Workbridge, the My Business Starter programme and the wider disability community in Aotearoa. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - http://oar.org.nz
Tessa Vincent - 1:40 Nicki Harré - 19:20 Jennifer Andrewes - 38:25
Supporting Women in Need
Radio Southland
Stay updated on the events, happenings, and services that are available in our local Southland community!
In this inspiring episode of Ta Talanoa (Part 1 of 2), Mary Sweetie Pickering Pranjivan shares her powerful journey from Fiji to New Zealand after moving in 2015 to create a better future for her family. Mary spent nearly nine years working as a healthcare assistant in aged residential care, where her compassion for caring for others inspired her to pursue nursing. After gaining her residency in 2023, she began her nursing studies and is now a Year 3 nursing student. Guided by her strong faith and passion for serving others, Mary is deeply committed to advocating for Pacific communities. She has also completed a Proficiency Certificate in Pacific Nutrition through the Heart Foundation and Auckland University of Technology, helping support better health and nutrition outcomes for Pacific peoples.
Planet FM
Tune in Monday to Friday for news, current affairs, interviews and special interest pieces
Suena Oro, the Whakatū/Nelson-based Te Reo Māori and Spanish fusion band, are bringing their hypnotic, genre-blending sound to Paekākāriki on their ‘Te Heke Tō Taura Kōrari’ tour. Known for their psychedelic live performances, the band weaves together folk, reggae, drone, and improvisation! We caught up with Chris and Alvaro to chat about the new tour, the upcoming EP, and how they weave together the two cultures in their music. 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
MP Tim Costley discusses recent activity across the Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua, highlighting local events, tourism growth, and opportunities for regional producers. He also shares an update on select committee work, including questions around Fire and Emergency New Zealand appliances and frontline support. Drawing on his military background, Tim provides perspective on the complexity of the Middle East and how New Zealanders can approach international developments. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. 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
You survived. Now what? Welcome to Unspun, the resource and community built by survivors, for survivors.
Host Marlaina Curtis
Albert Klim and Sam Mitchell come and join us for some HeARTy Breakfast banter this morning as they chat about their up and coming music concert. We share opinions on a variety of topics this morning from differing opinions on politics to the petrol crisis and how we’re coping! It’s all fun and games this morning on the show.
Join Thomas Spring for Total Wellbeing NZ, a programme about about Health and Wellbeing. Thomas will look at topics like Feldenkrais, Yoga, Meditation, Stress Management and Mindfulness.
In this episode, we tok stori with Jefry Yikwa, a proud West Papuan and one of the very first Pacific Aeronautical Engineers in Australia. Jefry reflects on his upbringing, his deep connection to West Papua, and the people and values that have guided him along the way. Through this conversation, we are reminded of the power of our stories — how they carry our histories, our struggles, our resilience, and the hopes we hold for the generations to come. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.
Hear church news, community activities, singing and music. Learn about life, social and support services locally and across Aotearoa
Pubs were built to be the centre of town. Long before they were just places for a drink, they were courthouses, meeting rooms, social hubs: the heartbeat of community life. In this episode of Give to Gain, Fiona Gates of the Harbour View Hotel shares the philosophy she and her team committed to from day one, and explores how decades of leadership, resilience and bold goal-setting shaped one of Whingaroa’s most iconic gathering place. This conversation is about creating spaces where everyone feels welcome. Because when you build a place for community to gather, you don’t just run a business, you give something back. And in return, the whole town gains. Give To Gain is a limited-series podcast created for International Women’s Day 2026, celebrating women who are shaping business and community life in Whaingaroa. Inspired by the IWD 2026 theme Give To Gain, each episode explores generosity in all its forms: sharing knowledge, creating opportunities, offering support, building community, and lifting others as we grow.
In this episode, Arina talks about why she had to learn to stop absorbing other people’s emotions and stop carrying feelings that weren’t even hers. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Dunedin Community Accounting - Rob Riddell Tigeir outlines the free accountancy support available to not-for-profits through Dunedin Community Accounting. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz
Kerry Buchan from Dunedin Wildlife Trust has been involved in Wild Dunedin since its inception. She talks about how the festival has grown to take its special place as New Zealand's Festival of Nature. Broadcast on Otago Access Radio www.oar.org.nz
This week its a trip back to the 80's for 1 track and there is a twist on another track requested by Adam. There are some Cool new tracks to get into your ear holes on the Chilly Bin in this episode, reach in and check them out with us. This week, Tom shares his thoughts on Blue Cod.
Pat Corkery is the host for the iconic Southland radio programme, Old Folks At Home. Each week he plays a selection of music aimed to bring back fond memories for our older generation.
Join expat Southlander Lorraine for her latest European news report!
