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Wellington Access Radio is the station that's by, for, and about super-diverse, hyper-local communities. 📻 Broadcast: Wellington Access Radio 106.1FM 💻 Livestream and podcasts: accessradio.org.nz 📲 Mobile app: Accessmedia.nz

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Latest Wellington Access Radio Podcast Episodes

B-Side Stories 18 March

B-Side Stories 18 March

Que Onda! 18 March

Que Onda! 18 March

Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand, 16 March

Abortion Law Reform Association of New Zealand, 16 March

Brought to you by the Wellington Branch of New Zealand's National Council of Women. Tune in to listen to vibrant interviews and debates about the issues affecting us and the opportunities there are to have a say.

Vibes from Africa 19 March

Vibes from Africa 19 March

Why Youth Leadership is Key to a Stronger Future 18 March

Why Youth Leadership is Key to a Stronger Future 18 March

Local Culture 19 March

Wellington Access Radio Featured Programmes

Collaborative Voices

Collaborative Voices profiles community organisations and their people in a way that actively demonstrates how organisations are working.

QUILTED BANANAS Radio

Providing lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.

No Labels NZ

Exploring the diversity of disability issues.

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2DMC English The boiling pot of reggae sounds from around the world with informative and topical discussions trending in our community.

AA on Air

AA on Air Disability and Health EnglishA programme about alcohol recovery.

Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan

Aakashwani Bharat Bhavan Ethnic Voices Gujarati/Hindi/EnglishThe latest in community events, news and interviews, plus the most popular Bollywood music.

Aiden Reflects on Media English

Aua Ni Masu

Aua Ni Masu Religion and Spirituality FijianAn Inter-Christian Denominational Hour of Prayer for all in Aotearoa during these challenging times of COVID19.

Awkward Talks Music English A series of radio podcasts focused on harnessing vulnerability, authenticity, and a touch of awkwardness, to build connection and manaaki within the Aotearoa music community. Hosted by Tahini Bikini’s CAE (Ngāpuhi, Tainui) and solo artist IssyWALKER.

B-Side Stories

B-Side Stories News, Issues and Current Affairs English 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.

Capital Irish

Capital Irish Ethnic Voices EnglishIrish news, local events and activities plus interviews and live music.

Catching up with Community

Catching up with Community Community English, Te Reo MāoriFrom Community Networks Wellington. Keeping communities connected through discussion on local topical issues. Showcasing community groups in Wellington who work tirelessly with our vulnerable people.

Cigarettes Will Kill You Children and Youth English

Climate Crisis Action Aotearoa News, Issues and Current Affairs English Fossil fuels have put us in the 6th mass extinction. Governments are not facing up to the urgency for Action. Hear what climate crisis groups in Aotearoa are doing!

Climbing the Mountain Arts and Culture English Climbing the Mountain is the radio show dedicated to exploring pathways to creative careers in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and beyond. Every four weeks, we'll chat with artists who've made it to the summit, and the movers and shakers that shape our industry.

Collaborative Voices

Collaborative Voices Community EnglishCollaborative Voices profiles community organisations and their people in a way that actively demonstrates how organisations are working.

Community Notices

Community Notices Community EnglishKeeping you up to date with what's happening in the local community.

Community Zone

Community Zone Community EnglishInterviews featuring Wellington creatives and community initiatives

Conversations with Wāhine

Conversations with Wāhine Gender and Sexuality EnglishBrought to you by the Wellington Branch of New Zealand's National Council of Women. Tune in to listen to vibrant interviews and debates about the issues affecting us and the opportunities there are to have a say.

Cyprus Community

Cyprus Community Ethnic Voices EnglishMusic and news from Cyprus and Greece.

C-Zone with Simon Howard Arts and Culture English C-Zone with Simon Howard brings all things funny and theatrical to the airwaves, celebrating the Capital's Arts and Theatre scenes.

Deen Affairs Religion and Spirituality EnglishTo bring current affairs, that related to Muslims, Islam, and New Zealand Communities. Islam Awareness with the true teaching of Islam.

Ensalada Latina Arts and Culture English Ecuadorian host Jorge takes the mic and brings you the best selection of salsa, mambo, latin jazz and other sounds from Latin America and the Caribbean

F1 Tea Talk with Liv

F1 Tea Talk with Liv Interests and Hobbies English Welcome to F1 Tea Talk With Liv! Here we talk about all thing F1/Motorsports in a fun and interesting way. This radio show is about F1 and motorsports - follow my journey though the straights with me.

Features

Features Community English One off specials and short run series

From Croatia With Love

From Croatia With Love Ethnic Voices EnglishMusic, news, and current events from Croatia.

Gateway Children and Youth English

Generation GapThe arts industry is in crisis. There's a dire lack of funding, and a distinct lack of jobs. In our line of work you might hear "survive til 25" - that's 2025 - and these days it really feels like it's true. Emma Maguire, will be bringing together two artists, from the same discipline, but wildly different generations to sit down and chat. How do we solve the arts?

Generation Unfiltered

Generation Unfiltered News, Issues and Current Affairs English Welcome to Generation Unfiltered! This show will be highlighting issues important to youth in the lead up to this year's General Election, and to be honest, in the future, because we'll be the ones most effected by decisions made today. Hosted by Make It 16.

Good Energy Project Various English Inspiring, hopeful conversations with Loo Connor that demystify the role economics plays in our lives and the future of our planet.

Greek Orthodox Community

Greek Orthodox Community Ethnic Voices GreekNicky and Jim have news, notices, and music for the Greek community.

Greek Orthodox Holy Metropolis of New Zealand

Greek Orthodox Holy Metropolis of New Zealand Religion and Spirituality English and GreekA religious programme for the Christian Greek Orthodox community.

He Tifa Ola

He Tifa Ola Disability and Health English and TokelauanDiscussing everyday health issues and raising awareness of Health Services for Pacific families.

Hutt Zone

Hutt Zone Community EnglishThe Hutt Zone - news, interviews and fantastic music

In the Neighbourhood

In the Neighbourhood Interests and Hobbies English Join Pip Adam for news, interviews and highlights from Wellington Access Radio programmes, friends and neighbours.

Ireland Calling

Ireland Calling Ethnic Voices EnglishNews of events happening within the Irish community throughout New Zealand the latest news from Ireland.

Jewish Cultural Programme

Jewish Cultural Programme Ethnic Voices EnglishLearn about cultural activities in the Wellington and world-wide Jewish communities.

Keystrokes Per Minute

Keystrokes Per Minute Arts and Culture English The Women in the Public Service Typing Pools from 1945 till the present day; An Oral History.

Lakbay Pinoy Ethnic Voices TagalogA fun and light-hearted show bringing you the best Filipino music and stories from our kababayans in New Zealand and other parts of the world.

Le'o 'Oe Kalifanafana

Le'o 'Oe Kalifanafana Ethnic Voices TonganNews and current affairs in Tongan.

Lest We Forget: Stories of Survival and Hope News, Issues and Current Affairs English ‘Lest We Forget – Stories of Survival and Hope’ is an eight-part radio programme described by creator Mike Gourley as ‘disabled storytellers sharing their experiences of state and faith-based care’.

Local Culture Arts and Culture English Join Solomon Powell for a show on local arts, music and culture.

Lower Hutt SDA Church

Lower Hutt SDA Church Religion and Spirituality English, Māori and Cook Islands MāoriThe Holy Ghost will inspire, exhort and empower your life if you choose to follow Jesus Christ.

Luvei Viti: Children of Fiji (NZ) ShowA show focused on our younger indigenous Fijians around the world, and an introduction to our beautiful language and culture!

Mandarin Corner on Air

Mandarin Corner on Air Ethnic Voices MandarinLearn Chinese anywhere with this new Chinese language programme

Mike On... Various'Mike On...' is a half-hour lifestyle chat show hosted by 'rejuvenated' broadcaster Mike Bodnar. It's aimed at listeners 'of a certain age,' but it really doesn't matter whether you're 16 or 96!

New Methodist Christian Fellowship Programme Religion and Spirituality Fiji Messages from the Christian gospels for the Fijian community.

News Ad Lib

News Ad Lib Music EnglishA diverse selection of music from the Wellington Public Library.

Niuean Community Programme

Niuean Community Programme Ethnic Voices NiueanFostering and promoting aspects of the Niuean culture, language and traditions.

No Labels NZ

No Labels NZ Disability and Health EnglishExploring the diversity of disability issues.

Noda Bula e Aotearoa

Noda Bula e Aotearoa Disability and Health Fijian, EnglishA bi-lingual Fijian health show, presented in both Fijian and English.

NZ Kong Yeah!

NZ Kong Yeah! Ethnic Voices CantoneseA Cantonese view on daily life and cultural diversity in New Zealand.

O Le Fetu Ao

O Le Fetu Ao Religion and Spirituality SamoanReligious words for the Samoan Community.

Ole Malamalama Ola

Ole Malamalama Ola Religion and Spirituality SamoanSamoan Seventh-day Adventist, Porirua.

One in Four

One in Four Disability and Health EnglishWhat is mental health, and how do we look after and even enhance it?

Pastors Hour

Pastors Hour Religion and Spirituality English, Cook Islands MāoriReligious words for the Cook Islands Community.

Public Talks

Public Talks News, Issues and Current Affairs EnglishDocumentaries, public talks, and panel discussions from around the Wellington region.

Punaaga Vagahau Niue

Punaaga Vagahau Niue Disability and Health NiueanA programme to promote Niuean language and public health.

Que Onda!

Que Onda! Ethnic Voices SpanishA fresh and vibrant program for the Latin American community in Wellington. News, interviews, lots of music and more.

QUILTED BANANAS Radio

QUILTED BANANAS Radio Gender and Sexuality EnglishProviding lively coverage of news, politics, activities, interviews and music for queer women and non-binary folk.

Radio Ivanui

Radio Ivanui Ethnic Voices Cook Islands Māori Cook Islands and Pacific breakfast programme.

Rainbow Talk Radio

Rainbow Talk Radio Gender and Sexuality English, English Welcome to Rainbow Talk Radio where two teens from the LGBTQIA+ community tackle different rainbow topics and discuss their experiences, ranging from homophobia to coming out, in their goal to raise awareness for the Queer Community.

Reaching Out

Reaching Out Religion and Spirituality SamoanSamoan Seventh-Day Adventist, Porirua.

Rise Up Maranga, (R.U.M)!

Rise Up Maranga, (R.U.M)! Children and Youth EnglishThe young people from Spectrum Care, and what matters to them!

Samoa Ala Mai

Samoa Ala Mai Ethnic Voices SamoanA Christian programme to encourage, unite and advise the Samoan community.

Smooth Brain Society

Smooth Brain Society Learning Centre English We speak to researchers, experts, and all round wrinkly brained individuals, making them simplify what they have to say.

Someone Cares

Someone Cares Religion and Spirituality English, Samoan A faith-based programme for family and community of all ages

Speak Out

Speak Out Gender and Sexuality EnglishSpeak Out brings news, music, stories and media from rainbow communities in New Zealand to air.

Sunday Sads Music English Sunday Sads is a music and chat show to help you mourn the end of the weekend and prepare yourself to head into the next one. Pinky, our host curates a suitably moody playlist each week to supplement special segments and even more special Special Guests.

Take the Space English

Terry's Songwriters Show

Terry's Songwriters Show Music EnglishTerry Shore interviews undiscovered Wellington songwriters.

That's Good to Know English This show is for parents and caregivers of disabled and neurodivergent children. Join Meredith as she hosts an 'on air' support group sharing stories and experiences of parents who get it.

The Blackhouse

The Blackhouse Ethnic Voices EnglishThe Blackhouse centres African-NZers/Black-NZers stories, experiences, concerns, observations, music, community news, and events.

The Brooklyn Galleria

The Brooklyn Galleria Disability and Health EnglishA mix of music and interviews from successful people with mixed-abilities.

The Helpful Lawyer

The Helpful Lawyer Learning Centre English In this show Shaun Cousins from Rainey Collins will tackle any employment, litigation and family law questions you have. There will be a new topic each month and you can send in your question to info@accessradio.org.nz with 'Question for the Helpful Lawyer' in the subject line.

The Other Day

The Other Day Arts and Culture English Free-flowing conversation run by Hoani Hotene with peeps round town

The Rundown

The Rundown News, Issues and Current Affairs English A weekly live broadcast from Massey University journalism students, offering a fresh take on the news

The Voice of Ninevah

The Voice of Ninevah Ethnic Voices AssyrianFrom the local Assyrian Community

Thing of the Week English Thing of the Week is a new show presented by Keira and Micah. All aboard as they take you through this week’s facts, fixations and fads on Wellington Access Radio 106.1fm. Ride along through their great media recommendations and traverse through their musical landscapes. See you at the station!

Tiare Taina

Tiare Taina Ethnic Voices Cook Islands MāoriA show for the Cook Islands community, in Cook Islands Māori and English.

Transcribe Music English Transcribe is the new podcast talking all things Aotearoa jazz, by Aotearoa jazz musicians

Transformer DJ's

Transformer DJ's Disability and Health EnglishJoin Transformer DJ’s as they discuss the news, issues and current affairs that they are passionate about.

Tu Ma Tilotilo

Tu Ma Tilotilo Disability and Health SamoanWomen's health and well-being.

Tugaki O Tokelau

Tugaki O Tokelau Ethnic Voices TokelauanFor the Tokelauan Community.

Turaga KVT

Turaga KVT Ethnic Voices FijianA place where Fijian Men talk about music, culture, language, food, health and wellbeing, and family.

Ula Su'i Fefiloi

Ula Su'i Fefiloi Community Samoan, English, Te Reo MāoriUla Su'i Fefiloi is dedicated to entertaining, informing, empowering, and building resilience in the Pasifika and wider community in the Wellington Region.

Ultimate!

Ultimate! Arts and Culture English A podcast about Marvel’s Ultimate Universe hosted by Eddie and Henry. Join us as we delve into Earth 1610 on a mission to explore and unpack this somewhat infamous line of comics and its 15 year mission to reimagine and modernise the worlds of Marvel Comics.

Vibes from Africa

Vibes from Africa Ethnic Voices African Languages, English, FrenhA programme for all people who identify themselves as African and anyone else interested in learning about African values, music, and experiences.

Voice of Aroha

Voice of Aroha Ethnic Voices EnglishVoice of Aroha is an inclusive platform representing the voices of a variety of communities and their perspectives on many topics. This programme is run by a diverse group of former refugees in Wellington, with support from the local community.

Voice of Middle East

Voice of Middle East News, Issues and Current Affairs Arabic, English Voice Of Middle East in Wellington, New Zealand, is a unique radio programme dedicated to delivering specialized content about the Middle East to the diverse community residing in New Zealand. The program is a meeting point for different cultures and backgrounds with common interests and ties to the Middle East

Voice of Sri Lanka

Voice of Sri Lanka Ethnic Voices English and SinhalaNews and information in Sinhala and English.

Wellness and Wellbeing

Wellness and Wellbeing Disability and Health EnglishThis programme is a sharing and discussion of ideas, views, issues, and other important matters related to wellness and wellbeing from a holistic perspective.

Welly Deep Children and Youth English Welly Deep is a radio show about the perspective through life from a kid from Wellington growing up here and his love for music and the city.

WGC Fem Radio English 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.

World Teacher

World Teacher Religion and Spirituality EnglishThe one awaited by all religions has come when we least expect it.

Yalo i Viti

Yalo i Viti Ethnic Voices FijianAdi Samanunu will delve deep | research into pertinent issues that impacts the lives of Indigenous Fijians residing in Aotearoa.

Young Years Music EnglishPopular and contemporary music of an enduring quality.

Youth Radio

Youth Radio Children and Youth EnglishTune in for a range of shows covering interesting topics, discussions, music, and a whole lot more. All from the up-and-coming talented youth of today!