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The Social Link - Life after school and finding work in a small town This week Finn and Kai talk about the realities of life after school, from job hunting in a small community to rejection, money stress and the pressure of figuring out what comes next. It's an honest and grounded episode, reflecting the experiences many young people are navigating as they move into work and early adulthood in Aotearoa today. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 21 January 2026 Bits and pieces on children's playgrounds, pocket watches, airport lounges plus the latest on the Gap Tree. 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 - Spraying! Do we, don't we? To spray or not to spray? That is the question. To quote Hamlet here "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (ie have a bug on your fruit), or to take arms against a sea of troubles (spray the blighters), and by opposing end them? (and in turn end our beautiful environment”. There is no Shakespeare in this episode but that quote kind of fits. Do we really need to spray, is it doing what we think it is, what are we "ending" and is it actually upsetting the apple cart? Play Episode
Tales from the Top Shelf - with Wills Cameron on Remarkable Cream’s Kiwi Journey Suzie uncovers the remarkable journey of Wills Cameron and the family-led brand Remarkable Cream. From childhood memories on the bottling line to building a flavour-forward liqueur range loved across Aotearoa, Wills reflects on standing out in a crowded market, embracing natural ingredients, and creating New Zealand’s most talked-about seasonal eggnog. A rich, personable conversation for anyone who loves craft spirits and Kiwi creativity. 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 Play Episode
Books Aloud - Threepence on the Carpet by David Whittet Threepence on the Carpet is a new book by NZ family doctor, novelist and filmmaker David Whittet. Catherine sits down with David to talk about how this book came about. As a folksinger touring the UK in the swinging sixties, life was a kaleidoscope of love, truth, and high hopes for Tommy Trevelian—until it all went up in a puff of smoking incense and bitter betrayal. Now he’s back in his homeland of New Zealand, middle-aged, disillusioned, and destitute. The washed-up musician still wants to sing songs and save the world if he could just get his countrymen to turn off the rugby and listen for a moment. The book is available now. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep164 Exploring great music of all sorts Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 198 In this visit to the Groove Yard We have some Northern Soul, two from Elvis Costello a Flash In The Pan, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, a Rock Lobster and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Kapiti GAY - Continuing WW1 poets Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community Play Episode
Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Summer 1 Summer time is a time to relax with some great music. I've selected some classic summer time music for your enjoyment. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
The Social Link - The Beginning Kai and Finn kick off The Social Link with a proper yarn about why this show exists. Growing up on the Kapiti Coast, school pressure, uniforms, phones in classrooms and why youth voices are often missing from radio. It’s raw, conversational and a bit all over the place at times as they find their feet, but that’s the point. This episode sets the tone for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, growing up and being young in Aotearoa right now. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio Play Episode
Neurodivergence Matters - Meeting Makeover: From Overwhelm to Outcomes Meetings are one of the most common—and most exhausting—workplace experiences for neurodivergent people. Ambiguity, fast turn-taking, sensory overload, and hidden rules can turn even short meetings into a draining exercise in masking and survival. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores why meetings fail neurodivergent participants and how small, practical changes can dramatically improve participation and outcomes. Drawing on over 30 years of project and change leadership, Stephen shares clear frameworks, scripts, and micro-fixes that facilitators can apply immediately. This is not about slowing meetings down or lowering expectations. It’s about lowering the cognitive waterline so people can think, contribute, and be heard—benefiting neurodivergent and neurotypical participants alike. For practical tools, thoughtful reflections, and support for neurodivergent people and those who care about them, visit https://thrivalcoaching.nz Play Episode
Left of the Dial - 70s Summer Part 2 More tracks for your summer playlist, this time a range of genres and release dates. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode

 

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The Weekly Hotwire
Angus Kebbell brings you closer to the heart of New Zealand’s primary industries and rural economy. Through in-depth conversations, field reports and expert insight, we explore how farming, environment, markets and policy converge and sometimes collide.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show based in Christchurch aims to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Headscarves and Good Yarns
Headscarves and Good Yarns is all about celebrating the differences we have in our community. Even though we all look, think and speak differently to each other we all call Aotearoa our home so tune in and find hear the stories of many different kiwis.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kick up the 80's
An independent show produced by British DJ Geoff Dorsett. Geoff takes us back to the 80’s with classic 80's tunes and long forgotten classics and throws in interviews and quizzes.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

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