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POTATOES! Potatoes. It's really the only word you need for this episode. Catherine is an enormous fan of this crop and Kath will answer a listener question about this little treat. Get the spuds in people! 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 Year After Kahlia: Surviving, Loving and Writing My Way Through Loss Author Kirsten OConnor joins us to discuss her book The Year After Kahlia, written after the death of her daughter, Kahlia. Together we explore the realities of grief, the enduring nature of love, and what it means to continue living after an unimaginable loss. Kirsten shares the experiences that inspired the book, the importance of honest conversations about grief, and how communities can better support those navigating loss. A heartfelt and hopeful conversation about remembrance, resilience, and the power of simply being there for one another. The Year After Kahlia is available through Kirsten O’Connor’s website This is Grief. The book is also available at all online stores and some independent bookstores. 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
The Beasts of Clawstone Castle Chapter 8 Viv continues with chapter 8 of The Beasts of Clawstone Castle, by Eva Ibbotson 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
Thoughts From Our Travels Kitty and Mike have hit the trail and are discussing life with two very different chronic illnesses on the 6th anniversary of Mike's cardiac arrest. 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
Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Vasemaca Tavola Vasemaca is a textile artist and curator, recently relocated to Paekakariki and is a first time participant in this year's Art Trail. Her studio will present a family artist collective for visitors. She has a rich and fascinating story to tell This episode of Focus on Arts 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
Groove Yard Show - Visit 237 - Chuck Berry's 100th Birthday Down here in The Groove Yard we are big fans of Chuck Berry. We don't need an excuse to play a Chuck Berry record, but to dedicate a whole visit to The Groove Yard to Chuck Berry, maybe we do. An excellent excuse is the 100th Anniversary of his birth on October 18 1926. So we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and found 60 minutes worth of Chuck Berry for your listening pleasure. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Community Notices - 19 October 2026 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
Focus on Faith - Induction of Rev Jacqui Fisher This is a recording of the induction service for the new pastor at PBC, Jacqui Fisher. 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
Business Boost, Pink Ribbon Appeal, Rotary Raffle, Junior Skippers and the Ōtaki Community Expo This week, a new partnership aims to give local businesses a clearer path to training, mentoring and growth, while Pink Ribbon collectors take to the streets to support people affected by breast cancer. We also look at Kāpiti Rotary’s prize-packed fundraiser for local youth, the Junior Skippers Course teaching young people life-saving water skills, and the return of the Ōtaki Community Group Expo. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Music From Underappreciated Albums - Part 1 Playing longer tunes from lesser heard and underappreciated albums. You are invited to listen deeply. 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
One Hit Wonders 70's - Part 2 We take a look at the one hit wonders of the 70's. What a decade it was for music. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
A Collection of Short Stories Penned by Ellen In this episode Ellen shares 3 very personal stories. The first is the story of her dad's pocket watch. the second is the story of her mum's gold locket. And the third is a reflection on an interview with her grandson Jake. 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

 

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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
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show is a 25 minute broadcast, brought to you by members of Alcoholics Anonymous based in the Christchurch area. The purpose of this show is to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery from the disease of alcoholism.
12:00 PM - 1:00 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
4:30 PM - 5:00 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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