By, For and About Our Community

Listen Live

We are your local radio station

Community Radio for Kapiti and Horowhenua at 104.7FM

Featured Programmes

    

Search All Our Programmes

Latest Episodes

Unfamiliar, Unhurried & Absolutely Worth It Diving into longer studio album tracks which may not be familiar, but they're good! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Honouring Mum and Dad - Rosemary Dennis In this episode, Rosemary Dennis reflects on the lives of her parents, June and Bernie, sharing heartfelt memories of growing up in Christchurch and the lasting influence they had on her life. Through stories filled with humour, resilience and family traditions, Rosemary paints a vivid picture of two very different personalities whose love, guidance and values continue to shape her today. 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. 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
Coeliac Staples A bit of a focus on those who suffer from gluten problems. Four tasty recipes avoiding ingredients that cannot be tolerated - Homemade Baked Beans, a Zucchini Quiche, a quick Thai Red Beef Curry and an Apple-berry Crumble Tart. Music from The Zucchini Brothers. 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. 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
Blues Train - Newish Scene Part 2 Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
How Much Does the Internet Actually Know About You? Every click, search and scroll can reveal more than you might think. This week, Kai goes solo to explore what websites and apps can learn about us, how algorithms shape what we see, why doomscrolling is so hard to escape, and what our digital footprint means in the age of AI. Plus, some simple ways to protect yourself and your information online. 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
Exploring Alone: Solo Female Travel with Anna Sherchand In this inspiring episode, I sit down with travel blogger, author, and content creator Anna Sherchand to explore the world of solo female travel. Born in Nepal and now based in Australia, Anna has travelled independently to more than 100 countries across all seven continents, documenting her adventures while encouraging others—especially women—to embrace the freedom and confidence that solo travel can bring. Together, we discuss what it's really like to travel alone as a woman, breaking down common fears, challenging misconceptions, and sharing practical advice for anyone considering their first solo adventure. Anna also reflects on her personal journey, how travel transformed her life, and the inspiration behind her book A Solo Female Traveler's Story: From Kathmandu to Finding Peace in 100+ Countries. Whether you're an experienced traveller, dreaming of your first overseas trip, or simply fascinated by stories of courage, resilience, and discovery, this conversation is packed with insight, inspiration, and plenty of travel tales from around the globe. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 29 The Great English Breakfast. Terminal Lucidity - your last gasp? Everlasting Putin - everybody's nightmare? Time Travel or just bunkum? Strange habits in the night. Catering for popular tastes on the radio. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Losing your garden mojo Mojo gone over winter? Catherine "asking for a friend" how to get your mojo back in the garden. If your enthusiasm has gone into hibernation, then fear not. It's also gardening if you just wander around a bit looking vaguely interested so - go into the garden and look at it a bit. Go out in your best warm jumper, with a hat and a nice warm cuppa and just wander around fairly aimlessly. It's OK. Then sometime soon, stick something in the ground, like a pea or a broad bean. Soon the lovely things in your garden will spring back into life - as will you. 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 Spirit Remains - by Donna Goodacre Our Unbroken Spirits Series returns with this new book "The Spirit Remains" from author Donna Goodacre. Donna has set her historical novel in the 1890s, exploring the empowerment of women, evolving Māori-Pākehā relations and the determination required to pursue one’s purpose. From the quiet streets of Hamilton and the windswept shores of Kāwhia to the battlefields that will claim so many sons, The Spirit Remains is a sweeping tale of grief and grit, of the ties that hold whānau together across oceans and generations, and of the pounamu that carries their unbroken story forward. 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
The Secret of Platform 13 Continued! 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
Inside New Zealand's Kiwi Recovery Programme How do you save one of New Zealand's most iconic birds? Dr Hugh Robertson joins Greg Shirley once again to explore the fascinating biology of kiwi, the threats they face, and the science behind one of the country's most successful conservation programmes. From predator control and Operation Nest Egg to community-led recovery efforts, discover how decades of research have helped secure a brighter future for kiwi. 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
Soundwave - ep193 A funky doo-wop start before moving to jazz newly acquired, blues and Kiwi tunes, then returning to where we started. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. 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

 

 

Coast Access Radio

 

The image of Kapiti Island above is by Trevor Heath.
Photography by Trevor Heath is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand License Trevor Heath Photography (Trevor Heath) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0