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A week of it Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was. Episodes and more
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". Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more
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 Episodes and more
Blues Train An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz. Episodes and more
Books Aloud Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show. Episodes and more
Cancer Korero The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more
Conservation Conversation Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Episodes and more
Conversations at Coast Access Radio Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life. Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more
Focus on Arts This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Episodes and more
Groove Yard Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Episodes and more
Health Happenings During this programme we discuss health issues, both locally and nationally. Episodes and more
Horowhenua Service Show The Horowhenua Service Show is dedicated to highlighting the community and volunteer groups within Levin and the Horowhenua district. Episodes and more

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Childrens Story Time - Final of Alex v Axel and start of The Attack of the Robot Librarians In this Storytime Vivienne finishes Alex versus Axel and starts The Attack of the Robot Librarians by Sam Copeland.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

Focus on Faith-07-07-2025 the Four R's From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church Play Episode

Sunday at 8 - Fifth week since Pentecost Christian music for the morning and evening Play Episode

Left of the dial - Episode 31 - Songs from TV A perfectly placed needle drop can make an episode of TV, here's a selection of some good ones. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode

New Zealand Music - Mmmm part 2 Kiwi music New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode

Conservation Conversation Episode 18 - Geckos Part of the series from the wonderful rangers at Nga Manu who have the very interesting and rare role of taking care of some of our smaller creatures at Nga Manu. This time it's the little Gecko. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Play Episode

Ask Margot Ep 55 - addressing toxic positivity and diffusing anger In today's episode we address - How to diffuse anger - Toxic positivity - AI and the need to be discerning and - maturity in a relationship (how to sort the men from the boys) Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. Play Episode

At the table with Gail - Gail goes a bit international with ‘Fish en Papillote’ Gail goes a bit international with ‘Fish en Papillote’ ('Poisson en Papillote for any French speakers), followed by a ‘Raw Power-Cacao Dream Smoothie’ , a very tasty ‘Peanut Butter Slice’ and rounded off with ‘Grain Free Lemon Cookies’ which are dairy free. Music from American blue grass band Nickel Creek.Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter Fleming, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating. Play Episode

Mulled Wine Concerts with Host Mary Gow - with Bridget Douglas The Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas will present a captivating programme of music for flute and string quartet. Highlights include works by Mozart, Beethoven, Ginastera, Amy Beach, Salina Fisher, and Gareth Farr. These works are paired together in such a way as to compliment and contrast each other. Many of the works have a strong connection to the natural world, especially water, this most essential and beautiful compound that is our very lifeblood. The quartet comprises Jessica Oddie (violin), Anna Van der Zee (violin), Alexander McFarlane (viola} and Ken Ichinose (cello), names that will be familiar to followers of the NZSO. Bridget Douglas (flute) is also a well-known principal member of the orchestra Each season Mulled Wine Concerts bring top quality classical concerts to Paekakariki and Featherston. Organiser Mary Gow takes us through what to expect and often has an interview with some of the star performers. Play Episode

Books Aloud Ep 39 - Ingrid Prosser interviews Terrier, Worrier author Anna Jackson Terrier, Worrier - A Poem in 5 Part. This book is a luminous exploration of thought by one of our most distinguished poets. Part autobiography of thought, part philosophical tract, part poetics, a book about chickens and family and seasons, Terrier, Worrier is a literary sequence to be relished as language and as thought. Showcasing Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show. Play Episode

Conversations at Coast Access Radio - with Fenn Gordon - Aotearoa storytellers AOTEAROA STORYTELLERS: In other words, Ōtaki (IOWŌ) / Kia rerekē te hua, Ōtaki is delighted to launch its inaugural 10-Day Residency Programme for five Aotearoa storytellers who work with words for positive social change. If you’re a professional mid-career to senior Aotearoa-based storyteller who works in fiction or non-fiction (poet, novelist, playwright, librettist, biographer, essayist, screenwriter, digital media content creator or other), whose work reflects new positive ways of thinking about people, community, and the environment, we’d love to hear from you. Local storytellers are welcome to apply. The residency is for 10 nights, in your own beautiful Ōtaki Beach bach on the stunning Kāpiti Coast, from Friday 1 to Sunday 10 August (inclusive). Play Episode

Wild Libraries Ep # 52 - favourites Tim and Hayley from Kapiti Libraries love libraries and all the wild things they can offer. They both also love tamariki and to kōrero so in this show they chat, sing, tell stories and tell awesome kids jokes. Play Episode

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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	Green Thumbs Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb. From the Top of the South Fresh FM, the host of this 15 minute show, Philippa Foes-Lamb, offers seasonal gardening tips in a refreshing and interesting way.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM	Childrens Story Time Coast Access Radio and Viv Bailey Children and Youth
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM	Mulled Wine Concerts Mary Gow Coast Access Radio Arts and Culture
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Focus on Faith Andrew Bollen Religion and Spirituality
11:30 AM - 12:00 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
3:00 PM - 4:00 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
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM	Ireland Calling Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	What's on Indian Radio Step into the vibrant world of Indian music. And yeah, Bollywood is in the mix but with "What's on Indian Radio," your host Sinclair is gearing up to take you on a ride through the non-mainstream scene.
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM	Arinalty A podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging and wellbeing in Aotearoa.
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Reflections Coast Access Radio Arts and Culture
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM	Sunday at 8 Coast Access Radio Religion and Spirituality
9:00 PM - 10:00 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
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Pump up the 90's Geoff Dorset takes us back to the 90's...including some 2000's too. Tune in for some Brit Pop, Indie daze, some curveballs and bangers plus a star interview
11:00 PM - 11:59 PM	Solid Gold 60's Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett

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