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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
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Widowed, Separated & Divorced Support Group WSD Kapiti offers their course for Widowed, Separated, Divorced and for people who have the partners in care. This conversation discusses who would benefit from joining this 10 week course - to run on the 12th of February this year (and another in spring, date to be confirmed). This inclusive and safe space is available in the Kapiti region to help people navigate grief, coming to terms with your past life, preparing for life ahead and finding answers to the practical, emotional and spiritual needs that you may have. You can find more information at wsdkapiti.org.nz A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising. Play Episode
Focus on Arts - George and Soph A chat about busking, performance and songwriting with Kapiti duo George and Soph with a great original performance included This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 200 - Musik Music Musique In this visit to The Groove Yard we have Millie Small & Jimmy Cliff, Marsha Hunt, some blues from Gary Moore and Shemekia Copeland and 6 tracks from a collection of Synth Pop called Musik Music Musique 1979 - The Roots of Synth Pop. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Community Notices - 2 February 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. 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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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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