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Childrens Story Time - The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, Episode 2 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 - Feel the Fear We're feeling the fear and doing it anyway in this episode! Kitty and Emma talk about how scary it is to be disabled in public, and the various ways we're both showing up in our own lives. 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 - ep168 A varied selection of soul, jazz, live performance and a 60s gem Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Share the Love of Nature with Nga Manu and Sharalyn Fraser Agency Share the Love of Nature is an annual summer campaign that brings our community together. The campaign raises funds to gift family entry vouchers and annual memberships to local whanau. This year, Sharalyn Fraser Agency is matching every community donation dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling the impact of every contribution. These experiences are distributed through trusted community charities who know their families best and the aim is to allow families to have time together, in nature, without financial barriers. The four partner charities for the campaign are Loss & Grief Centre, Kāpiti, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington, Birthright Kāpiti and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. To help the campaign, you can visit Nga Manu and make a donation or you can make a donation online. Go to https://ngamanu.org.nz/pages/share-the-love A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising. Play Episode
Theia Returns, Plus a Wellington Show! A second chat with Theia?! Yes! This time we catch up about her Te Kaahu persona, the reception of her Theia debut album and an upcoming Wellington show! 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
Groove Yard Show - Visit 202 - Beatles Australia In this visit to The Groove Yard it is Beatles, Beatles, Beatles all the way. I stumbled upon some information about The Beatles chart success in Australia in 1964. They held the number 1 Position for a total of 39 weeks, 23 them consecutively. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
The Cancer Society - Tips for staying healthy over summer This week, Mandy and Kai share practical, realistic tips for staying healthy over the warmer months. From managing festive indulgence and portion sizes to navigating supermarket labels, summer snacking, and alcohol intake, this episode focuses on balance, not restriction. The discussion also highlights easy ways to stay active during summer, make the most of seasonal fruit and vegetables, and build healthier habits that actually stick. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Play Episode
Community Notices - 16 February 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Coffee & Cars Crowds, Police Update, Polyclinic Push, and More Kapiti Coffee & Cars packs out Southward Car Museum, Police provide an update on the Raumati Beach homicide investigation, the push for a Kāpiti polyclinic gains momentum, Ōtaki’s Frankie Elliott releases her debut single on Spotify, Horowhenua District Council trims its proposed rates rise, and the Whānau Triathlon series returns to Shannon and Levin. 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
Concert Notes - Korimako Trio The opening concert will be Sunday 8 March where we will present the Korimako Piano Trio. This newly -formed ensemble and the Waikanae concert will be their first professional engagement with several more to follow throughout the country. The ensemble may be new, but the musicians are very familiar with Violinist Helene Pohl and cellist Rod Gjelsten having spent 30 years as valued members of the NZ String Quartet. They are joined by NZ based German pianist Michael Endres renowned for his brilliant performances. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical Play Episode
Summer Memories & Capturing Life Stories In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela invites listeners to begin capturing their life stories by reflecting on summer holidays - recent or long ago. She shares gentle prompts, practical encouragement, and personal memories to help awaken your own experiences and get words flowing. Whether you’re starting a new writing project or returning to one that’s been on hold, this episode offers inspiration, reassurance, and a simple reminder: every life has a story worth telling. 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. Play Episode
At The Table with Gail - Comfort Food Tropical lemon grass/coconut pork, chicken and eggplant curry, Moroccan lamb pot pies, chicken Maryland with creamy mushroom sauce. 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

 

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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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.
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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