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A Week of It
Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was.
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Ask Margot
Real life. Real problems. Real answers. Join Margot De Cotesworth as she offers calm, insightful guidance to help you get unstuck. Send in your questions and “Ask Margot.”
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At The Table with Gail
Craving something new in the kitchen? Join Gail Hall as she shares delicious recipes, from indulgent to healthy, that’ll have you cooking with a smile. Let’s get you tempted to try something new!
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Blues Train
An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz.
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Books Aloud
Showcasing new release books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narrators in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
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Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well.
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Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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Conservation Conversation
Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life.
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Farming Aotearoa
Peter Burke presents Farming Aotearoa. This a monthly programme looking at the diversity of farming in our country and often touching on features not covered in the mainstream media.
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Focus on Arts
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Left of the Dial
Rosa Topliff presents music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits.
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Let's Talk Golf
Penny Gaylor interviews guests sharing their knowledge and expertise about all things golf.
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Let's Talk Science
Join Dr Greg Sherley and Coast Access Radio's Catherine Scullin every month to learn about all things science from our very own local science guru, Dr Greg Sherley.
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Latest Episodes
Tales from the Top Shelf - with Wills Cameron on Remarkable Cream’s Kiwi Journey
Suzie uncovers the remarkable journey of Wills Cameron and the family-led brand Remarkable Cream. From childhood memories on the bottling line to building a flavour-forward liqueur range loved across Aotearoa, Wills reflects on standing out in a crowded market, embracing natural ingredients, and creating New Zealand’s most talked-about seasonal eggnog. A rich, personable conversation for anyone who loves craft spirits and Kiwi creativity. 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
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Books Aloud - Threepence on the Carpet by David Whittet
Threepence on the Carpet is a new book by NZ family doctor, novelist and filmmaker David Whittet. Catherine sits down with David to talk about how this book came about. As a folksinger touring the UK in the swinging sixties, life was a kaleidoscope of love, truth, and high hopes for Tommy Trevelian—until it all went up in a puff of smoking incense and bitter betrayal. Now he’s back in his homeland of New Zealand, middle-aged, disillusioned, and destitute. The washed-up musician still wants to sing songs and save the world if he could just get his countrymen to turn off the rugby and listen for a moment. The book is available now.
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Soundwave - ep164
Exploring great music of all sorts Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Groove Yard Show - Visit 198
In this visit to the Groove Yard We have some Northern Soul, two from Elvis Costello a Flash In The Pan, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, a Rock Lobster and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Kapiti GAY - Continuing WW1 poets
Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Summer 1
Summer time is a time to relax with some great music. I've selected some classic summer time music for your enjoyment. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
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The Social Link - The Beginning
Kai and Finn kick off The Social Link with a proper yarn about why this show exists. Growing up on the Kapiti Coast, school pressure, uniforms, phones in classrooms and why youth voices are often missing from radio. It’s raw, conversational and a bit all over the place at times as they find their feet, but that’s the point. This episode sets the tone for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, growing up and being young in Aotearoa right now. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio
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Neurodivergence Matters - Meeting Makeover: From Overwhelm to Outcomes
Meetings are one of the most common—and most exhausting—workplace experiences for neurodivergent people. Ambiguity, fast turn-taking, sensory overload, and hidden rules can turn even short meetings into a draining exercise in masking and survival. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores why meetings fail neurodivergent participants and how small, practical changes can dramatically improve participation and outcomes. Drawing on over 30 years of project and change leadership, Stephen shares clear frameworks, scripts, and micro-fixes that facilitators can apply immediately. This is not about slowing meetings down or lowering expectations. It’s about lowering the cognitive waterline so people can think, contribute, and be heard—benefiting neurodivergent and neurotypical participants alike. For practical tools, thoughtful reflections, and support for neurodivergent people and those who care about them, visit https://thrivalcoaching.nz
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Left of the Dial - 70s Summer Part 2
More tracks for your summer playlist, this time a range of genres and release dates. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff
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Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Tomato Planting, driveway weeds and blackberry removal
Planting tomatoes, getting rid of driveway weeds and how to get rid of blackberry without the dangerous pesticides - these are some of the questions that have been sent in by listeners. Kath Irvine sits down in the live studio to talk about gardening, simply, and gives her advice on how best to plant those tomatoes to get the best out of them, how do you get rid of driveway weeds and how on earth do you tackle blackberry? 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
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Blues Train - New Year, Old Me - Part 1
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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Childrens Story Time - Mr Gum and the Power Chrystals Episode 2
The story continues 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.
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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
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show based in Christchurch aims to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Great Tracks and Sidetracks
Coast Access Radio Peter Fleming
Music
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Left of the Dial
Rosa Topliff
Music
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Community
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Neurodivergence Matters
Stephen Harrison
Disability and Health
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
Conservation Conversation
Coast Access Radio with hosts from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Learning Centre
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cancer Korero
Coast Access Radio Cancer Society
Disability and Health
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Social Link
Finn & Kai
Children and Youth
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
Soundwave
Coast Access Radio Paul Nees
Music
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Blues Train
Coast Access Radio Ryan Gatling
Music
Coast Access Radio
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