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A Week of It
Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was.
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Ask Margot
Margot De Cotesworth hosts "Ask Margot". Margot provides provide sound, real and insightful advice. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “ask Margot".
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At The Table with Gail
Gail Hall rummages through many a cookbook or delves into treasured home recipes to share with you, tempting you into the kitchen.
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Backstage Pass
We invite our community of performing arts lovers on the Kāpiti Coast to tune in for a peek behind the curtain of Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
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Blues Train
An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz.
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Books Aloud
Showcasing new release books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narrators in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
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Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well.
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Changing Seasons - Daloy ng Panahon
Fe Sarmiento presents an inspirational show for the Filipino community. Join Fe every fortnight for a spiritual connection. The show is presented in Tagalog.
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Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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Conservation Conversation
Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life.
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Farming Aotearoa
Peter Burke presents Farming Aotearoa. This a monthly programme looking at the diversity of farming in our country and often touching on features not covered in the mainstream media.
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Focus on Arts
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Health Happenings
During this programme we discuss health issues, both locally and nationally.
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Latest Episodes
Focus on Faith-30-10-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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Sunday at 8
Christian music for the morning and evening
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A Week of It - Kapiti Arts Trail, Electra BA5 Business under pressure and Charlie the cat home after 292 days
Electra BA5 Business Under Pressure, Kapiti escapee Charlie the Cat home after 292 days, Winners Announced at the Electra Business & Innovation Awards, Wild weather and a measles alert causing havoc, Kapiti Art Trail kicks off this weekend, A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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Live Interview with Toi Mahara curators
Toi Mahara come in to studio for a chat with Paul. Long over due. Our recording off our live stream isn't set up properly yet so the quality of the recording isn't great, but the content is!
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Concert Notes - Random Selection from Wendy van Delden
A beautiful random selection of tunes in this episode, curated by Wendy van Delden, brought to you by the Waikanae Music Society.
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Ratbags Racing Show-31-10-2025
Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing
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Live Interview with Out the Gate cast member Mycah Keall
Jim Moriarty Directs this new show written by Helen Pearse-Otene. Out the Gate is Theatre Marae presented by Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu, is a theatrical conversation about incarceration in Aotearoa. Presented by an ensemble of over 16 performers and followed by a facilitated kōrerō. Out the Gate asks questions and provides hope. Book now through Te Rakau website to book to see this play Written by Helen Pearse-Otene, Directed by Jim Moriarty, Choreography by Tānemahuta Gray Created by actors, technicians, creatives and community members
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Tales from the Top Shelf - with Andrew from Humdinger Gin
Join host Suzie Carrig as she "travels" the country talking to passionate and knowledgeable craftspeople about their unique stories in the fascinating world of distilling. This week, we travel to Humdinger Gin to catch up with Andrew.
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Books Aloud - He Puawai - A Natural History of NZ Flowers
100 native flowers of Aotearoa revealed in extraordinary 3D photography in this beautiful hardback book by Philip Garnock-Jones. Catherine talks with Philip to find out how this beautiful book was created. About the book - Aotearoa has at least 2,200 native species of flowering plants that have evolved in our unique conditions, and the vast majority of them grow nowhere else on earth. This has made New Zealand a natural laboratory for studies of flower biology and a vibrant wonderland of gardens and bush for Māori and Pākehā to enjoy. Botanist Philip Garnock-Jones discussed this book with Catherine. The book is available now and is a book to be treasured. Philip is a botanist, emeritus professor and former chair of botany at Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington.
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Childrens Story Time - The Day my Family Disappeared, Episode 3, Teacher's Pet, Episode 1
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.
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Let's Talk Science - Ocean Noise Pollution
Ocean noise pollution is a form of environmental pollution caused by human activities, like commercial shipping, oil exploration, seismic surveys, offshore wind turbine installation, and military sonar. What impact does this have on our marine mammals? Find out here in this episode with Dr Greg Sherley.
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Ordinary Life - Park Your Stress!
Kitty and Emma catch up for a debrief on stress in their lives (and how to manage it down) and end up discussing disability parking! 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.
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7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Suzy and Friends
Everybody loves Suzy Cato. Join Suzy every Sunday morning for songs, stories, competitions, jokes, birthdays and shout-outs, and lots of fun and laughter. Check out suzy.co.nz for more information and to become a friend of the show.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Sunday at 8
Coast Access Radio
Religion and Spirituality
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Community Beat
Coast Access Radio
News, Issues and Current Affairs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Focus on Faith
Andrew Bollen
Religion and Spirituality
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Paul Unscripted
Paul Curwen
Disability and Health
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Write Your Story
Coast Access Radio Angela Robertson
Interests and Hobbies
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Ask Margot
Coast Access Radio with Host Margot De Cotesworth
Disability and Health
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ulysses Half Hour with Paul Nees
Paul Nees
Interests and Hobbies
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Rotary Club
Coast Access Radio Rotary Club Kapiti
Community
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Kapiti GAY
Tony Reed
Gender and Sexuality
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Farming Aotearoa
Coast Access Radio Peter Burke and Catherine Scullin
Community
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Golden Hour
Richard from Surf1025FM playing news and events, hits from around the world and playing music from a mystery year.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Sunday at 8
Coast Access Radio
Religion and Spirituality
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Reflections
Coast Access Radio
Arts and Culture
Coast Access Radio
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