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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
Groove Yard Show #177
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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A week of it 22-August-2025 - KC news presents an update on local events and happenings in Kapiti.
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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Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 20-08-2025
The latest in Girl Guide “proficiency” badges apparently based on the “everyone’s a winner principle”. How much do you spend on treating yourself? Green energy but at the expense of bird life? The tale of the couple who turned up a year early for their holiday flight. 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.
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Live Interview with Widowed Separated Divorced Kapiti
Chris talks about the next 10 week course coming up for WSD Kapiti.WSD Kapiti is a support group to help people who have lost a partner through separation, divorce, death or their partner has gone into full-time care. Their approach is gentle, supportive and empowering.
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Jon Hollingsworth Themes- Instrumentals at Clarkson's Farm
Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
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Soundwave - ep142
Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. This week's show is bookended with songs by The Paul Butterfield Blues Band with lots of musical goodness in between.
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The Cancer Society - Sonya Slone
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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Kapiti GAY - Recent Developments in Transgender Rights
Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Ordinary Life - Positively Unsurprised
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. In this episode, we talk about how famous people with Parkinson's are portrayed in the media and how we want more positive messages about living with Parkinson's.
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Write your story - Graham Gibbs
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. Today our special guest is Graham Gibbs. Reflecting on his life, Graham has chosen to share 4 cameo stories from his memoir written for his children, grandchildren, and the wider whanau. The titles are My Story Begins, The Chemistry Lesson in the Vegetable Garden, A Whole New Way of Life and The Truth in a Tube.
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Childrens Story Time - Attack of the Robot Librarians - ep. 5
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-14-08-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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7:30 AM - 7:40 AM
A Week of It with KC News
Arts and Culture
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Books Aloud
Coast Access Radio with Host Catherine Scullin
Arts and Culture
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Ratbags Racing Show
Chris Craddock
Interests and Hobbies
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Community
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Blues Train
Coast Access Radio Ryan Gatling
Music
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
At The Table With Gail
Coast Access Radio with Host Gail Hall
Interests and Hobbies
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
New Zealand Music
Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner
Music
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Capital Irish
The programme includes Irish news, local events and activities with an Irish flavour, as well as book and movie reviews, interviews and live music from visiting Irish musicians.
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Let's Talk Golf
Penny Gaylor
Interests and Hobbies
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Back Porch Bluegrass
Back Porch Bluegrass is hosted by Paul Trenwith from Free FM in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Deuce Music
Promoting the very best in new music from around the world. Run by Rob Saunders, DEUCE has been establishing itself as being one of the leading companies in the music industry to offer services to independent bands and artists worldwide.
7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Left of the dial
Rosa Topliff
Music
8:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Secret 70's
9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Golden Hour
Richard from Surf1025FM playing news and events, hits from around the world and playing music from a mystery year.
Coast Access Radio
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