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New Zealand Music New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode
Books Aloud - A Journey Between Worlds, by Kim Rangiaonui Kim: A Journey Between Worlds by Kim Rangiaonui Logan, Foreword by Peter Hillary. Kim Rangiaonui Logan's father was in the 8th Māori Battalion, but returned from war a damaged man, unable to cope with his children. But his son Kim climbed away, literally - Everest, Aorangi Mt Cook, anywhere, to love and contentment. This is Kim’s story of courage and discovery. Play Episode
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Drivers for Waikanae Peter talks to Elizabeth about her work organising Drivers for Waikanae, where local drivers provide transport to the main Wellington area medical centres. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - You're a bad man Mr Gum! Episode 3 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 - The Parkinsons Dichotomy We get riled up about the grim stories about Parkinson's that charities use to attract donations, and how difficult hearing them can be for people trying to live positively with Parkinson's. Are we just being difficult? Or are these contradictory things both true - that it is hard living with Parkinson's AND possible to live positively with it? 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. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep 158 From Elvis to presidential music, the Stones' thumbs to Luther and Marcus - just great music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show #192 Get ready for a whole bunch of great tracks in another 60 minutes of music I found in The Groove Yard. There is Warren Zevon, Wire, Love, Buffalo Springfield, Joy Division and many more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
The Cancer Society - International Volunteer Day with Mandy and Youth Volunteer Keita In this episode of Cancer Korero, our host Kai chats with Mandy from the Cancer Society about International Volunteer Day, what it is, why it matters, and how volunteers keep the society thriving. Mandy explains the huge range of volunteer roles across the region, including drivers, office support, community advocates, bakers, gardeners, creators, and youth ambassadors. We’re also joined by Keita, head girl at Ōtaki College and a Cancer Society youth advocate. She shares how volunteering has built her confidence, connected her with the community, and given her a meaningful way to support cancer prevention. Together they explore the impact of young voices, the importance of authentic communication, the variety of roles available for different personalities and skills, and how anyone can get involved. If you’re curious about volunteering with the Cancer Society, supporting local events, or taking your first step into advocacy, this episode is your invitation. Play Episode
Farming Aotearoa - Final Episode - Regional Councils, apples and tarriffs Apple tarriffs, growing season, Beef Tarrifs and local government reform feature in this the final episode of Farming Aotearoa. Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading. Play Episode
Sunday at 8 Christian music for the morning and evening Play Episode
Tales from the Top Shelf - Luis Cabrera Susie talks to Luis Cabrera from Besos about the Margarita's he's developed Join host Suzie Carrig as she "travels" the country talking to passionate and knowledgeable craftspeople about their unique stories in the fascinating world of distilling. Play Episode
Revive and Thrive - Di Buchan Ron talks to Di about her long history of volunteering 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. Play Episode

 

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10/12/25 - 10/12/25
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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
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
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

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