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Let's Talk Science - Kotukutuku Ecological Restoration Project - KERP with Jim O'Malley The Kotukutuku Ecological Restoration Project is named after the Fuschia which is found in the remnant coastal forest near Paraparaumu. This conservation of biodiversity project revolves around pest management including the introduced mammals and to a lesser extent weeds so creating an island refuge for the native species which used to occur before humans did on the Kapiti Coast. The restoration project models voluntary conservation work in New Zealand by demonstrating the use of best practices in terms of habitat protection from threats such as predators and demonstrating the benefits from this long term strategy and action plan to preserve an example of what native biodiversity could be for future generations. Listen to the story of the KERP programme in an interview with one of the principle volunteers Mr Jim O’Malley on “Talking Science with Dr Greg Sherley”. Play Episode
Revive and Thrive - Senior Net Ron talks to Teresa Urutia about Senior Net and how it helps seniors with technology How do you prepare for retirement? Ron Tustin takes the listener through what to expect in retirement, what you can do to prepare, health issues that may affect you and provides helpful advise on where to go for assistance. Play Episode
A Week of It - The last for 2025! A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Write Your Story - Linda Brewer During our lifetimes many of us take on voluntary roles within the community. Volunteering is more than just service. It provides us with a sense of purpose, an opportunity to connect with others and contribute our skills and experience and make a difference. Linda Brewer shares the story of her volunteering experience with the Ōtaki Carbon Forest Project – a community initiative dedicated to restoring native forest and helping our town become carbon neutral.  What a gem! Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all. Play Episode
Rotary Club - Rotary’s End-of-Year Wrap Host Kai and Steph look back on Rotary’s busy end-of-year season: a successful Levin food drive, the launch of Kāpiti’s mini golf project, youth performers, leadership programmes and community events. They also explain how local rangatahi can get involved and what’s coming up over the holidays. This program features news and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs. Play Episode
Neurodivergence Matters - From brain surgery to AuDHD: how neurodivergence shaped my life and coaching. What happens when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, quietly struggling yourself, and the systems around you don’t yet have language for your brain? In this honest conversation, I share my own story—from being reported for abuse because my child screamed for hours at bedtime, through early ADHD and Asperger’s diagnoses, to finally recognising that I am both autistic and ADHD (AuDHD) decades later. I talk about how a benign brain tumour and emergency surgery stripped away my masking, left me emotionally raw, and forced me to relearn what it meant to feel, connect, and belong. You’ll hear how fixation, intensity, and structure helped me build a successful career in software and project management, and how those same traits made reinvention and sales as a coach much harder than they look from the outside. This episode sets the scene for Neurodivergence Matters: a space for neurodivergent adults, parents, leaders, and helping professionals who want to understand autism, ADHD, masking, and neuro-inclusiveness in real life—not in theory. If you see yourself or someone you love in this story, you’re in the right place. Play Episode
Left of the Dial - Midwest Emo Inspired by early emo and math rock, this genre emerged out of the American midwest, speaking to the angst of growing up in the suburbs amongst the alternative underground. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - Xmas Special Some animal tales, some missing parcels and some dubious airport lounges. The final few for 2025. Back on the 14th January. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Bugs and Pests Are Bugs Pests? The answer is NO! Know your bugs in the garden - they could be eating the pests that have the munchies in your garden. So don't go spraying things around all aggressive like, because you could be killing off the bug warriors that are going to protect your precious plants. Listen in here for a fascinating conversation about creepy crawlies or flying thingamajigs - and why they are going to be your new besties. 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 Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - You're a bad man Mr Gum! Episode 4 The conclusion of You're a bad man Mr Gum, and the first episode of the second book, Mr Gum and the biscuit millionaire. 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. Play Episode
Ordinary Life - Prescribing Poverty We talk about the reintroduction of prescription charges and how its increasing the costs of chronic illness on families. Kitty Fitton is on a mission to prove that disability and illness doesn’t mean the end of life as we know it. She writes about hating exercise, coping with blended families, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep159 Tunes from the late Jimmy Cliff plus music inspired by listening to his music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode

 

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10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bridge Zone
The Bridge Zone is a radio show and podcast encouraging fellow Bridge players to share the passion that enthusiasts have in playing this challenging game.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Capital Irish
The programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour, as well as book and movie reviews, interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Arinalty
A podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging and wellbeing in Aotearoa.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Palmy Pride
From our partners at MPR. Cam, Andi, and Matt present a regular hour aimed at the Palmerston North GLITFAB community, focussing on LGBT issues and events both locally and internationally.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Solid Gold 60's
Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Soft Rock
The Soft Rock show is a multiple award-winning radio show presented by Geoff Dorsett. It is recorded at Geoff Dorsett’s home studio in Wiltshire, UK, and broadcast on several radio stations around the world, including the UK, USA, and NZ
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
American Connection
A weekly look into the world of country music with award winning CMA International Broadcaster Of The Year 2009 Brian Clough (UK)

 

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