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Sweet Soul Music Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. 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
Leaving School Early and Building a Path in Tech with Blake Finn and Kai chat with Blake, 18, from Taupō who left school early and built his own pathway into tech and freelance work. He shares what it was like navigating school with ADHD, dropping out without NCEA, and moving to Auckland to study content creation and pursue website and software work. He talks about freelancing as a young person, breaking into tech without traditional qualifications, and the realities of becoming independent early. 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
Neurodivergence Matters - Receiving a Neurodivergent Diagnosis "A diagnosis related to neurodivergence can feel overwhelming. For parents, it may bring grief. For adults, it may reopen old narratives of shame. Yet a diagnosis is information, not a sentence. It describes patterns of lifelong traits — it does not determine character, capacity, or quality of life. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores the distinction between identity and pathology, the influence of framing, and the research commonly referred to as the Pygmalion effect. Expectations shape outcomes — especially when clinical labels carry authority. A strengths-based, neuroinclusive frame alters trajectories in education, parenting, leadership, and relationships. Practical tools include the Two-Column Reset, rewriting shame narratives, building a strengths inventory, identifying accommodations, and using a four-step reframing reset. For additional articles and reflective resources, explore Thrival Coaching and the Neurodivergence Matters series. 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 - 07 More on the subject of British passports. Eurovision song contest goes to town. Souvenirs of Concorde. Why did the toad cross the road and who helped it? Was William Shakespeare a Jewish woman of North African descent?....! 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. 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
Tis the Season to Eat Apples, fa la la la la, la la la la Apples, OK nothing to do with Christmas Carols but at least we got your attention... so - apples - when are the jolly things ready, how do you pick them and how do you protect them from birds? Some super handy hints from Kath Irvine on all things home grown apples. And there is no singing. 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
Loss and Grief Kapiti partner with Nga Manu Share the Love Campaign Share the Love of Nature at Nga Manu campaign raises funds to gift family entry vouchers and annual memberships to local whanau and we speak to one of the charities that will benefit from the campaign - Loss and Grief Centre Kapiti. We talk to Merryn from the charity and find out how these passes and vouchers will be beneficial for those going through loss and grief. 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
Dancing Sands Distillery - From Golden Bay to the World This journey takes us to Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, where Dancing Sands Distillery creates distinctive spirits inspired by place, people and botanicals. Co-founder Sarah Bonema shares the story behind the award-winning gin brand, the leap from corporate careers to craft distilling, and how a remote coastal community helped shape a globally recognised spirits producer. From wasabi gin to aged rum and fruit-driven vodka, discover how Dancing Sands blends innovation with a deep sense of location. 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 Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Chapters 5-9 Viv continues reading The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, starting chapter 5 through to chapter 9. 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. 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
In Surgery We Trust with Johnny Boyle We talk to Johnny Boyle of Auckland about life with Parkinson's, and his hopes for improvement as he prepares for major brain surgery to try to reduce his symptoms. 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. 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
Soundwave - ep170 A range of genre this week, including songs from albums worth seeking out Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Hamish Macaulay A conversation with Waikanae full time artist, Hamish Macaulay, about his unique prints featured at a recent Pataka exhibition. His work is also available locally. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. 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
Groove Yard Show - Visit 204 Radio Songs In this visit to The Groove Yard we have gone in search of songs that mention Radio to celebrate the free access to music you from Radio. You don’t need a music streaming service to hear good music all you need is a radio Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode

 

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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
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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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