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Ulysses Half Hour with Paul Nees - Stan Partridge 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 Play Episode
Blues Train - More Blues Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Beyond the Boarding Pass - Grace Sletcher 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 Play Episode
Dyslexia, Different Thinking, and the Davis Method Why can someone be intelligent, creative and capable, yet struggle with reading, writing, organising ideas or completing assignments? In this conversation, Stephen Harrison is joined by Rachel Barwell, founder of Master Dyslexia and licensed Davis Dyslexia Facilitator, to explore these questions and the work of Ronald D. Davis. Rachel shares how she became interested in dyslexia, what she discovered about her own ADHD and dyspraxia, and how the Davis Method approaches visual thinking, perceptual disorientation and learning. The conversation moves into practical examples involving coordination, understanding time, planning assignments, managing deadlines and avoiding unsustainable working patterns. The discussion emphasises recognising strengths without overlooking genuine support needs. Rachel describes outcomes she has observed in her practice, while the accompanying canonical article distinguishes these experiences from independently established evidence about intervention effectiveness. Go to ThrivalCoaching.nz for additional information and resources. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 42 Continuing with various artistes from the Great American Songbook, with side tracks including a lonely dog, enrmous pumpkins, best intentions of lottery winners and 'Name Them Thar Gritters'. 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 Play Episode
Starting Tomatoes from Seed with Confidence Growing tomatoes from seed can feel daunting, but it is one of the most rewarding jobs in the vegetable garden. Kath shares practical advice on sowing, nurturing young seedlings, avoiding common mistakes, and giving your tomato plants the strongest possible start. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz Play Episode
Kapiti Airport and Election Update MP Tim Costley updates us on an imminent meeting on the Kapiti airport. Tim also updates us on the feeling in parliament with election results still unclear. 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 Play Episode
Clarity Distilling: Tauranga Gin Making Its Mark What happens when a small Tauranga distillery catches the attention of the international gin world? Suzie Carrig chats with George White and Stephanie Downer from Clarity Distilling Company about their journey into distilling, the approach behind their gins and the inspiration for their distinctive labels. They talk international awards, the challenges of growing a distillery and what’s involved in taking New Zealand gin overseas. Explore Clarity’s spirits at nzspiritguide.com, and if you’ve tried them, leave a rating and review. Support local, buy direct and drink responsibly. 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 Play Episode
Hush by Anna Scaife Hush is an exquisite collection of 11 short stories from author Anna Scaife. Unbelievably this is Anna's debut short story collection and it will have you wanting more. Catherine sits down with Anna to discuss the process of putting this book together. Anna Scaife describes the sudden fear, the macabre, the middle-age feminist rage, and the unexpected tragedies, which can befall everyday New Zealanders. Scaife’s deceptively effortless style and keen observation combine humour with a fine intelligence, making this fiction a joy to read. 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 Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - The Beasts of Clawstone Castle Chapter 16 Viv continues with chapter 16 of The Beasts of Clawstone Castle, by Eva Ibbotson. 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
Emma's Back! 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, Parkinsons, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep206 Some covers, some classics plus the new Troy Kingi release and more besides for your listening pleasure. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode

 

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Pump up the 90's
Geoff Dorset takes us back to the 90's...including some 2000's too. Tune in for some Brit Pop, Indie daze, some curveballs and bangers plus a star interview
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Tim Rogers Country Show
Broadcast around the globe, this outstanding Country Music Broadcaster, Tim Rogers from the UK, brings us 2 hours of classic country and recent tracks, here on Coast Access Radio.
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