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The Longer the Song, the Happier the Soul Music is the key to happiness and longer songs give you more. Enjoy the ride. 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
Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Clarkson's Farm Season 5 Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
Nanna's 1953 Diary - Jenny Greer In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela is joined by Jenny Greer, who shares two fascinating excerpts from her grandmother's 1953 diary. Through the stories Finding Your Way Home and What Nanna Got Up To, Jenny brings to life her grandmother's journey through England following the Queen's Coronation, while reflecting on the importance of preserving family history. Together they explore how treasured diaries and personal memories can connect generations and inspire others to tell their own stories. 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
Winter Dessert Indulgence With cold dark nights upon us, time to put consciences aside and dive into some sticky sweet puds. Gail leads with a Mocha Self Saucing Pudding, followed by a Marmalade Delicious pudding, a Sticky Date Pudding with Miso Caramel Sauce and finally some Sugar Custard Tarts. All made with ingredients that we should have in our pantries so no need to venture to the shops in the cold. 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
Radio Viti Kapiti - Features Local Kapiti News + re Baby Azariah + Pan Pasifika Family Picnic Kapiti Coast & Buying Property by David Vasu & Joeli Bogitini A programme in Fijian and English for families and RSE workers and private contractors from Fiji and the Pacific Islands. This programme also focusses on youth. Play Episode
Standards, Self-Worth & The Psychology Behind Human Behaviour Margot explores why people confuse attention with love, how to discover your unique superpower, what happens when we live without personal standards, and the surprising psychology behind gossip and constant interruption. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. 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 Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
What To Do If You Suddenly Lose Your Income Losing your job isn't the only thing that can affect your income. Your hours could be reduced, your fixed-term contract could end, or your role could become redundant. In this episode, Kai and Finn break down what these situations actually mean, what your rights are in New Zealand, and what support may be available through WINZ, Careers NZ and Employment New Zealand. We also discuss practical steps you can take before your income disappears, from updating your CV to knowing where to go for help. 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
Vanuatu Tourism Office: Inspiring Your Next Escape In this episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass, we sit down with Jacqui Carson from the Vanuatu Tourism Office to learn how tourism boards partner with travel professionals to showcase their destinations to the world. We also dive into everything Vanuatu has to offer, including its culture, adventure, natural beauty and the experiences that keep visitors coming back. 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
Series 2 - Episode 9 with Amelia, James & Felix - Students from Kapiti College In this 9th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews 3 students from Kapiti College – Amelia Nelson, James Rahman & exchange student from Germany, Felix Strube. They talk about what inspires them to write poetry, and how this has changed over the past year. Amelia reads 6 of her poems, James reads 3 poems, and Felix, 2 poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser. 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 Energy Equation, Part 3: Rest Without Guilt Many of us have absorbed the belief that rest must be earned. We tell ourselves that we can stop when everything is finished, everyone else is satisfied, or we have finally done enough. For neurodivergent people, years of masking, correction, comparison, perfectionism, and people-pleasing can make that pressure even stronger. In this episode, Stephen explores the difference between recovery and avoidance, the physical, mental, emotional, sensory, and social forms recovery can take, and the early signals that capacity is beginning to diminish. He also considers why self-compassion strengthens rather than weakens responsibility, and why sustainable thriving depends on building recovery into everyday life before exhaustion becomes collapse. Refer to https://thrivalcoaching.nz/neurodivergence-matters-podcast/ for related resources. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 28 The end of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a look at Land Speed Records, speeding fines and 'over sixties' priorities plus, have you noticed how cars are getting bigger and bigger? 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

 

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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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