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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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Ratbags Racing Show-04-04-2025
Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing
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A week of it - including Maoriland film festival, calls for a Kapiti Polyclinic, freedom camping
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. This episodes topics include: - Maoriland Film Festival - Calls for a Kapiti Polyclinic - Freedom camping on the rise - Kapiti Lands Age Friendly Business - Dog Control Policy and Bylaw 2025 - New exhibitions at Toi Mahara
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Around the Adriatic - Episode 22
Join us as we take you on a magical journey across some of the most picturesque, and unique landscapes across Europe
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Great Tracks and Sidetracks - checkout convos, city folks and toilet thieves
Making conversation at the checkout, city folk who never see farm animals, the very last of The Few, justice at last for golden toilet thieves, John Lennon commemorative coin and finally, the most popular dogs to be stolen. 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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Talking Poppy Portraits project and the Poppy appeal with Joanne Ruscoe and Major Rupert Randall
Joanne Ruscoe and Serving Major Rupert Randall talk about the upcoming RSA Poppy Appeal and a fabulous pilot - Poppy Portraits where Poppy pages are created by placing a photograph of a uniformed soldier, who has served or is still serving. This is being organised by the Otaki and Waikanae RSA Poppy Trust in the lead up to the annual Poppy Appeal (11/12th April) and ANZAC Day (25th April). The project aims to create awareness and an opportunity for families to talk about their soldiers and friends who have served.
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Rotary Club - Safe driving course
This program features news and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs
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Jon Hollingsworth Themes- K POP
I'm exploring a new music style, to the station. In the past month, I've found some avid fans of K Pop on the Coast and in Horowhenua, so I thought it was time to introduce this music to the airwaves for those who enjoy it and those who have heard about it but never experienced it. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
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Soundwave - ep 122
Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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The Cancer Society - Talking with Cathy
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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Kapiti GAY- with Gareth Watkins of Pride New Zealand
Tony’s guest this month is Gareth Watkins of Pride New Zealand with a selection of recordings, reflecting events over 2024. Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Ordinary Life - Kitty talks Parkinson's
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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Write your story - Angela talks to Sally Kendall
The title of her project is ‘One Especially Good Year’, a story which is based on the transcription of her Great Aunt Emily Cooper’s diary in which she penned her experiences in Edwardian London. 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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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, Tim Wilson
News, Issues and Current Affairs
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Partners in Crime
Coast Access Radio with guest hosts each week
Arts and Culture
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
Coast Access Radio
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