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Blues Train - Deeper Into The Crates Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Episode 6 - Money stress & pressure to figure life out Money stress is real. Kai and Finn break down the pressure young people face around finances, saving, rent, work hours and trying to keep up socially. They talk anxiety, overthinking, expectations from family and society, and the feeling of being stuck. An honest conversation about stress, mental load and why so many young people feel overwhelmed trying to plan their future. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio Play Episode
Neurodivergence Matters - What Is Neurodiversity? Understanding Difference Without Deficit Neurodiversity is a word that’s increasingly familiar — yet still widely misunderstood. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores what neurodiversity really means, reframing brain differences as natural human variation rather than problems to be fixed. The conversation gently unpacks where the concept came from, why it matters, and how it has shaped thinking in education, workplaces, families, and society more broadly. Stephen also clarifies some of the most common points of confusion, including the difference between neurodivergent conditions and mental illness, the role and limits of diagnostic labels, and why the idea of a “spectrum” is often misunderstood. Along the way, he reflects on how historical assumptions and narrow research lenses have contributed to myths and harm — and how improved understanding has led to more inclusive and humane perspectives. The episode closes with practical principles for supporting neurodivergent people with dignity and respect, starting not with labels or assumptions, but with curiosity, clear communication, and empathy. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, supporting someone you care about, or working in a leadership or helping role, this episode offers a grounded foundation for understanding difference without deficit. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 05 Zero alcohol drinks. Norway's wartime debt of honour. Look out - Amazon drones about. The wierd world of calendar days. Pet food's big carbon footprint. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Passionvine Hoppers, what to do! Passionvine Hoppers, aka fluffy bums, are the topic of this conversation with the fabulous Kath Irvine. These little pests get their cute name from the fluffy little backsides of the infants, that bloom into little brown flying bugs. Do not fret, Kath is here to tell us why they have showed up for a bit of a party in your garden and why not to panic, the best way to treat them (pause first please) and what it is telling you about your garden. 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
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

 

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Green Thumbs
Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb. From the Top of the South Fresh FM, the host of this 15 minute show, Philippa Foes-Lamb, offers seasonal gardening tips in a refreshing and interesting way.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pump up the 90's
Geoff Dorset takes us back to the 90's...including some 2000's too. Tune in for some Brit Pop, Indie daze, some curveballs and bangers plus a star interview
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tim Rogers Country Show
Broadcast around the globe, this outstanding Country Music Broadcaster, Tim Rogers from the UK, brings us 2 hours of classic country and recent tracks, here on Coast Access Radio.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM

 

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