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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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Blues Train
An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz.
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Books Aloud
Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters 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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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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Horowhenua Service Show
The Horowhenua Service Show is dedicated to highlighting the community and volunteer groups within Levin and the Horowhenua district.
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Left of the dial
Rosa Topliff presents music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits.
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Latest Episodes
Radio Viti Kapiti Episode 16 - Matariki Celebrations2025 and guests Matua Maikara at Hongoeka & Dr Rangi Matamua.
Special Features on Matariki Celebrations2025 and Guests Matua Maikara at Hongoeka & Dr Rangi Matamua. A programme in Fijian and English for families and RSE workers and private contractors from Fiji and the Pacific Islands. This programme also focusses on youth.
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Great Tracks and Sidetracks- including Robotic surgeons to operate for the NHS.
Robotic surgeons to operate for the NHS. Proof that Roman gladiators did indeed fight (and lose to!) lions. Super man-cave demolished by council. Steam trains threatened by removal of visual trackside signals. 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.
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Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Favourite Arcade game music
In this episode we hop into the stations time machine and we travel back to the 80's, where everyone knew their favourite arcade game music. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
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REDLINE Ep # 4
We chat about what’s going on in the current motorsport scene, dive into the history of some of the greatest cars and racing series (or the worst), and share whatever random fun facts I pick up along the way.
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Soundwave - ep 134 - a mix of new and old
A lot of new music in the first half of the show, then back in time for the second Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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The Cancer Society - Bowel Cancer Awareness
Difficult to discuss, not easy to ignore. An important conversation on the importance of screening for Bowel Cancer. 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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A Political Point of View - with former Kapiti Mayor Jenny Rowan
Former Kapiti Coast Mayor Jenny Rowan reflects on the bold decision to bring water meters into the district a decade ago, while much of the Wellington region is still considering following suit. Jenny gives insight in to the heat of the public opposition at the time, but how it has set the district up to support the growth that is now happening. With host Penny Gaylor, find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua.
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Kapiti GAY- 40 years since homosexual law reform
Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Write your story - with Gillian van Raalte
In this episode, Angela is delighted to welcome Gillian van Raalte back to the studio. Sharing 4 fascinating stories; 'The Bolgoda Yacht Club in Ceylon', A Furlough in the UK as a Newlywed', and two stories of life and work in West Pakistan, Gillian provides us with a glimpse into a world from another era, that is so different from what most of us have experienced. 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.
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Focus on Arts - with Wayne Mason, composer of "Nature" and member of Fourmyula
Paul talks to Wayne Mason composer of Nature and member of the band Fourmyula about writing and recording the famous song and about the album it is part of, CreationThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Childrens Story Time - Alex vs Axel The Impossible Quest, Episode 14
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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Sunday at 8 - 2nd Sunday after Pentecost
Christian music for the morning and evening
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Join us weekday mornings for the latest news from our community, local weather, loads of music and special guests
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ratbags Racing Show
Chris Craddock
Interests and Hobbies
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Solid Gold 60's
Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
A week of it
Nigel Wilson
News, Issues and Current Affairs
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Groove Yard
James Eaton
Music
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Supersonic 70's
Supersonic 70s with Geoff Dorsett
9:00 PM - 10:00 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.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Retrospect Garage Punk
'60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia from the entire planet. Your regular toe-tapping trip down memory lane this ain't! This is a weekly show hosted by Phil Grey and first broadcast on Free FM [Hamilton, New Zealand]
11:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Friday Night Blues
The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each programme through a wide range of artists
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