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Ulysses Half Hour - Phil Bryant - Part 1 Phil Bryant, new owner of Rightway Riding Academy, talks about his motorcycle life. A monthly show focussing on the Kapiti Ulysses Motorcycle club. Paul Nees interviews club members and discusses upcoming activities. Play Episode
The Social Link - Moving cities to study Finn and Kai talk with Will Scott, a young student from the University of Otago, about moving cities for university and the challenges that come with leaving home for the first time. Will reflects on adjusting to student life in Dunedin, and learning to become more independent. The episode explores identity, self-reliance, and how stepping outside your comfort zone can shape personal growth for young people across Aotearoa. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio Play Episode
Neurodivergence Matters - Feedback without Fallout-Scripts that Work Giving feedback—even positive feedback—can trigger defensiveness, shutdown, or misunderstanding, especially for neurodivergent people. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores how to give feedback without fallout by focusing on safety, clarity, and choice. You’ll learn why feedback can feel threatening, how language and structure influence nervous system responses, and how simple scripts can dramatically improve outcomes. Stephen introduces practical feedback models, including Intent–Impact–Invite, and walks through real examples from workplaces, relationships, and teams. Whether you’re a leader, parent, partner, or helping professional, this episode offers grounded, usable strategies for feedback that support growth rather than resistance. Visit Stephen’s website (https://thrivalcoaching.nz/neurodivergence-matters-podcast/) for some resources that support this episode. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 03 The expansion of facial recognition, John Cleese blasts the BBC, top Xmas films, do dogs dream of chasing cats and eating bones? 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 - Mulch - how to mulch and what to use Mulching - what to use, where to get it from, can you make it yourself? Another great listener question answered today and it is all about Mulch. Where to best get your mulch from, what sort of mulch to use under trees versus what you use in the veggie garden and how live mulch is primo people! Super handy info again from Gardener Kath Irvine. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz Play Episode
The Art of the Shimmer: Shimmer Gin with Sip Distilling This time, Suzie sits around the table with Caci to chat about Sip Distilling and their Shimmer gins. 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 - Whales, Snails and Lobster Tales by Andrew Penniket Underwater Cameraman and documentary maker Andrew Penniket talks about his newly released book Whales, Snails and Lobster Tales. This amazing memoir is full of stories drawn from 50 years of diving adventures. In this interview Andrew shares some of his extraordinary stories of being under the water to give you a taste of what to expect in this beautiful book. The book is an entertaining read with stunning photographs and will appeal to anyone who loves an adventure, is a nature lover or who has an interest in the sea. The book is available now. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - Mr Gum and the Power Chrystals Episode 3 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
Ordinary Life - Whose Illness Is This Anyway? Parkinson's is bad enough for those with the disease, but what about those around us? What impact does this have on our children, does it shape their view, affect their day to day lives? We talk to Kitty's daughter Amelia about her thoughts on living with those affected by changing health. 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, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep166 An exploration of music from the Wellington scene Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
A Political Point of View - Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden talks with Penny Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden talks with Penny about the end of last year and what is happening in the Horowhenua district. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. Play Episode
The Cancer Society - Food & Cancer Mandy & Kai unpack the evidence-based links between food, lifestyle, and cancer risk. Together they discuss red and processed meat, fibre, sugar, salt, barbecuing, and common food myths, with practical, balanced advice for reducing risk and supporting recovery after treatment. The episode also highlights the Cancer Society’s Can Move programme and the importance of gentle exercise and peer support. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Play Episode

 

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11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 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
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tim Rogers Country Show
Broadcast around the globe, this outstanding Country Music Broadcaster, Tim Rogers from the UK, brings us 2 hours of classic country and recent tracks, here on Coast Access Radio.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

 

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