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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
Margot De Cotesworth hosts "Ask Margot". Margot provides provide sound, real and insightful advice. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “ask Margot".
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At The Table with Gail
Gail Hall rummages through many a cookbook or delves into treasured home recipes to share with you, tempting you into the kitchen.
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Backstage Pass
We invite our community of performing arts lovers on the Kāpiti Coast to tune in for a peek behind the curtain of Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
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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 Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters 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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Changing Seasons - Daloy ng Panahon
Fe Sarmiento presents an inspirational show for the Filipino community. Join Fe every fortnight for a spiritual connection. The show is presented in Tagalog.
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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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Health Happenings
During this programme we discuss health issues, both locally and nationally.
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Horowhenua Service Show
The Horowhenua Service Show is dedicated to highlighting the community and volunteer groups within Levin and the Horowhenua district.
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Latest Episodes
A Week of It - Charges dropped for Paraparumu Woman's death, local award winning technology and golden goop
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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Ratbags Racing Show-12-09-2025
Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing
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Meet The Candidates 2025 - Richard Young
In this episode, we chat with another of the candidates for this years local body elections.
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Paul Unscripted - Family Therapy
Paul is a member of Kapiti Kiwis, a support group for local people facing life with disabilities. His topic, will be usually, unscripted.
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Revive and Thrive - Tim Burns
How do you prepare for retirement? Ron Tustin takes the listener through what to expect in retirement, what you can do to prepare, health issues that may affect you and provides helpful advise on where to go for assistance.
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Soundwave - ep145
Some unusual music this week plus superb guitarists. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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The Cancer Society - Cervical Cancer and HPV Screening
In this episode Mandy and Catherine talk about Cervical Cancer awareness, the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), some very sensitive topics around nasty cancers that HPV cause, they discuss a fabulous meditation session run by a Buddhist Nunn and a Carer Support Group that runs last Thursday of the month.
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Ordinary Life - Stuff We Said We'd Do
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, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
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Ask Margot Ep59 - The Butterfly Effect, Groundhog Day, and Reading Your Body
This episode answers questions involving The Butterfly Effect, Groundhog Day, the dire state of the world and how to read what your body is telling you. 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.
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Write Your Story - Jenny Greer
Jenny Greer, inherited a treasure trove of family heirlooms which included her Nanna’s travel diary, letters, details of a voyage from NZ to the UK in 1952, and samples of her embroidery. Intrigued, she began researching and documenting her Nanna’s life, while referring to and preserving the integrity of her diary. Jenny shares her learning journey, insights into her Nanna’s early life, and excerpts from her diary written when she returned to England for the Queen’s Coronation. 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.
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Childrens Story Time - Attack of the Robot Librarians - Episode 8
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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Focus on Faith-04-09-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Join us weekday mornings for the latest news from our community, local weather, loads of music and special guests
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ratbags Racing Show
Chris Craddock
Interests and Hobbies
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Meet The Candidates - Kapiti Horowhenua 2025
Graeme Joyes
News, Issues and Current Affairs
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Solid Gold 60's
Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
A Week of It
KC News
News, Issues and Current Affairs
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Meet The Candidates - Kapiti Horowhenua 2025
Graeme Joyes
News, Issues and Current Affairs
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Meet The Candidates - Kapiti Horowhenua 2025
Graeme Joyes
News, Issues and Current Affairs
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Groove Yard
James Eaton
Music
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Supersonic 70's
Supersonic 70s with Geoff Dorsett
9:00 PM - 10:00 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.
10:00 PM - 11:00 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]
11:00 PM - 11:59 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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