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A Political Point of View
Conversations with local MPs and Council Leaders from the Greater Wellington area.
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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
Cancer awareness and support in Kāpiti and Horowhenua with The Cancer Society.
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Catch-ups with locals about what matters to them!
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Focus on Arts
Conversations with the creatives and supporters shaping the Kāpiti and Horowhenua arts scene.
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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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Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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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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Meet The Candidates - Kapiti Horowhenua 2025
Get to know your 2025 Local Election candidates!
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Latest Episodes
Water Conservation Update, Run for Youth Entries Open, Te Ara Whetū Progress, and more
Headlines include water conservation measures across Levin, Ōhau, Foxton and Foxton Beach, Kāpiti Run for Youth entries now open, Paekākāriki’s Jack McDonald taking on a new leadership role with the PSA, Te Ara Whetū construction progressing, the North Island Spearfishing Champs returning to Kāpiti, and consultation open on proposed Resource Management Act fees and charges. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. 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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Write Your Story - Summer holidays, then and now
In this reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues looking back on summer holidays past and present - from carefree childhood adventures to the quieter, more mindful rhythms of later life. Through nostalgia, humour, and gentle insight, she invites listeners to notice how summer evolves with us, and encourages you to capture your own holiday memories before they fade. 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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Thrifty but Tasty
De-skin sausages for Sausage and Kale Gnocci, use minced beef for a Beef and Lentil Pie, create some Pizza Pasta Bakes and round it all off with a delicious, diet-busting Golden Syrup Pudding. Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter Fleming, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating.
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Blues Train - Trad Jazz
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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Growing Up, Confidence and Finding Your Path with Brooke
Finn and Kai chat with Brooke Koppens from ZM, it's a real and relatable conversation about going through school and not loving the classroom, building self-belief, and discovering where you fit. From small-town beginnings to national radio, Brooke shares how she found her voice and stepped into the media industry, and why nobody truly has life figured out in their twentys. It's a great chat with a familiar voice in NZ radio about navigating early adulthood and supporting yourself along the way. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 06
University Beatles challenge. Rotating strawberries. Pubs suffer during Dry January. Whatever they forecast, cash is not going away. If you live in Ascot, don't buy two bunches of flowers for your wife on Valentines's Day. 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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Bucket Worm Farms
Bucket worm farms and the brilliance of vermicastings. How to really simply and effectively bring in hundreds of hungry food eating rascals to give you amazing vermicastings to use with your planting and to automatically feed the garden. Note - have an old food processor you don't really want anymore? Keep it and whiz up a menu for your new wormy friends and you will be repaid in the garden with extraordinary results.
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Twice Torpedoed - A Merchant Mariner's Heroic War by Colin Carruthers
40,000 Merchant Marine volunteers lost their lives in the two World Wars, including 27-year-old Colin Watt from Mangere, who was killed in January 1942 when SS Coimbra was torpedoed off Long Island, New York. We speak to Colin's nephew - Colin Carruthers, author of Twice Torpedoed. The book is a beautifully presented hardback, 10 years in the making and includes photographs, articles and letters from the time. While the book is not intended as a military history, Colin does hope that the story will help ensure the contribution made by 140 New Zealand merchant seamen who died in World War II is remembered. To this day, Watt lies on the seabed off the coast of Long Island. This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Childrens Story Time - The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, Episode 3
Viv continues reading a new story, The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale. 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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Soundwave - ep169
Songs impossible to forget, New Orleans tunes 50 years apart, a Charles Mingus journey and reflective music all feature Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Lucien Johnson - Part 2
Our chat with Lucien was so great, we needed a part 2! This round, we chat about Lucien's albums +5, Wax///Wane and Ancient Relics! 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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Ordinary Life - Ages & Stages
We talk about the huge range of different symptoms captured by the Parkinson's bucket, and how we experience some and not others at different times, and about how we (try to) roll with this. Adapt and keep moving people! This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society
Disability and Health
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Groove Yard
James Eaton
Music
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Bridge Zone
The Bridge Zone is a radio show and podcast encouraging fellow Bridge players to share the passion that enthusiasts have in playing this challenging game.
3:00 PM - 3:30 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
Arinalty
A podcast by Arina Aizal, on stories of women with international backgrounds on their cultural identities, belonging and wellbeing in Aotearoa.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Focus on Arts
Paul Nees
Arts and Culture
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Community
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Palmy Pride
From our partners at MPR. Cam, Andi, and Matt present a regular hour aimed at the Palmerston North GLITFAB community, focussing on LGBT issues and events both locally and internationally.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Solid Gold 60's
Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Soft Rock
The Soft Rock show is a multiple award-winning radio show presented by Geoff Dorsett. It is recorded at Geoff Dorsett’s home studio in Wiltshire, UK, and broadcast on several radio stations around the world, including the UK, USA, and NZ
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
American Connection
A weekly look into the world of country music with award winning CMA International Broadcaster Of The Year 2009 Brian Clough (UK)
Coast Access Radio
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