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Aged Care Reform, Ōtaki Pool Funding, and Local Projects Across Kāpiti and Horowhenua This week’s stories include Grey Power’s response to proposed aged-care reforms, funding for the Ōtaki Pool redevelopment, a Paraparaumu Beach clean-up, Waste Levy Grants for local less-waste projects, progress on Levin’s town centre transformation, recognition for the PAK’nSAVE Kāpiti Ecommerce team, updates on Waikanae Library Te Ara Whetū, and new flood protection work in Kenakena. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Beyond The Radio Edit - The Bluesy 1960's An exploration of longer tunes from the late 1960's, quite bluesy with some crowd favourites included. 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
Write Your Story - Mary and Jack Sally Kendall tells the story of her mother and her first husband. In some ways a typical WW2 story but in other ways not typical and has several subsequent stories that we never imagined. 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
Ways with Jelly! 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
Ways with Jelly Gail goes a bit wobbly. Try the following tempting, jelly based recipes - Jelly Cheese Cake, Merlot Lamingtons, Creamy Pasion Fruit Pie, Berry Desert and Orange Fruit Loaf. And sing along with this week's music - "Love Me Like a Lamington". Play Episode
Blues Train - Funktember Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Are We Really Alone in the Universe? Are we really alone in the universe - or have we already been visited? In this solo episode of The Social Link, Kai dives into the world of aliens and UFOs, from famous encounters like Roswell and Australia’s Westall UFO incident to New Zealand’s mysterious Kaikōura Lights. We explore theories about what extraterrestrial life could look like, why an advanced civilisation might be avoiding us, whether ancient stories of gods, angels and demons could have another explanation, and what would actually happen if aliens were confirmed tomorrow. Play Episode
Beyond the Brochure: By Viva Expeditions A conversation with Rachel, founder and owner of Viva Expeditions. We talk about Africa, Latin America, Antarctica and the Arctic. Sharing the stories, surprises and personal connections that sit behind some of the world’s most extraordinary journeys. 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 - 33 UK pub chain bans intrusive noise, island for sale if you can afford it, familiar names gone from UK high streets, where to live to last longer. Oddity town names. All wrapped up in more pages from the Great American Songbook. 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
Worms! What a title! Worms - yes worms. In particular the ones in worm farms, or in the ground in a bucket. Either way, questions from our lovely listeners on a) what are the white worms in my worm farm and b) an amazing worm farm problem where the owner spends ages "rescuing" the worms when trying to get to the castings. A fun and practical guide to these hard working low paid troops. 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
Vice, Virtue and Villainy by Bob Richmond Debut crime novel - Bob Richmond publishes his humorous debut novel at 78 years young, proving it’s never too late to try your hand at something new. Catherine sits down with this delightful new author to chat about what it takes to start writing in retirement, where the idea came from and what is it like writing about crime. A pleasurable chat with a decidedly lovely chap. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - The Secret of Platform 13 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

 

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10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Grief on various degrees
From Radio Hawkes Bay, Join Alysha, as she interviews and chats with various guests on everything to do with grief and dying.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ireland Calling
Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Night Sky
In this programme, we explore the wonders of our magnificent night sky – stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. We discuss the latest news and discoveries from space and, we also tell stories from antiquity - the myths and legends of the night sky.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Life Rewritten 40 +
Life doesn’t stop at 40—in fact, it’s just getting started. Join Kristyl Neho as she dives into inspiring stories, personal insights, and thought-provoking discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks lik
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 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]
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Secret 70's
10:00 PM - 11:00 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

 

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