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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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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
Left of the Dial - Y’allternative
Modern country-adjacent music, an emerging genre within the younger generation of the American underground with classic country influences. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff
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Books Aloud - Angels of Clay by Madeleine Eskerdahl
Thrilling crime novel from bestselling NZ author Madeleine Eskedahl. Madeleine has done it again with a fabulous thriller. In the latest thrilling crime novel from bestselling NZ author Madeleine Eskedahl, a killer stalks the shadows of a quiet town. There are two victims, one message, and a truth that has been buried since the war. Set in the lush, sun-soaked wine country of New Zealand, the Matakana Series delivers gripping, atmospheric mysteries where small-town charm collides with chilling crimes. Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and layered investigations that span generations, each novel offers a tense, emotionally rich journey into the heart of a seemingly peaceful community with a dark undercurrent. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Ann Cleeves, Camilla Lackberg and Tana French.
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Childrens Story Time - Ellie and the Cat - Episode 4
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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Ordinary Life - Grief and Fury
"How do you cope when you realise that your life is not going to follow the direction you imagined? Emma and Kitty discuss 'self-grief' - their term for this agonising situation. They express their feelings and explain how grief can turn to anger and other emotions. " 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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Soundwave - ep155
Music as a sanctuary in troubled times, including a new tune from the fabulous Theia. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Di Buchan and Energise Otaki!
Di talks about the work and aims of Energise Otaki with particular regard to the Carbon Forests initiative. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
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Focus on Arts - Tim Li
A wrap up of this year's Kapiti Art Trail. Paraparaumu artist Tim Li talks about his work. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard Show #189
In visit to the Groove yard we are taking a deep dive into the vault that holds the music from the 60s. Yes, it’s a whole 60 minutes of 60s music. So kaftans and beads at the ready. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Community Notices - 17 November 2025
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
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Focus on Faith-13-11-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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Sunday at 8
Christian music for the morning and evening
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Radio Viti Kapiti Episode 22 - Measles and exam papers stolen
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.
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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
The Morning Show
Join us weekday mornings for the latest news from our community, local weather, loads of music and special guests
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 - 12:30 PM
Left of the Dial
Rosa Topliff
Music
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Great Tracks and Sidetracks
Coast Access Radio Peter Fleming
Music
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Community
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
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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