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Featured Programmes
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 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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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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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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Health Happenings
During this programme we discuss health issues, both locally and nationally.
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Latest Episodes
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - A chat with Ian King
Ann Chapman talks to Ian King about his many years in the Fire Service, including many years with the Otaki Brigade. 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 - Kapiti Art Trail - Diane Connal
A chat with Diane Connal, one the original trail participants 25 years ago, about her experience and her art. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard Show - Visit 187
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Community Notices - 3 November 2025
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
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Focus on Faith-30-10-2025
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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A Week of It - Kapiti Arts Trail, Electra BA5 Business under pressure and Charlie the cat home after 292 days
Electra BA5 Business Under Pressure, Kapiti escapee Charlie the Cat home after 292 days, Winners Announced at the Electra Business & Innovation Awards, Wild weather and a measles alert causing havoc, Kapiti Art Trail kicks off this weekend, 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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Live Interview with Toi Mahara curators
Toi Mahara come in to studio for a chat with Paul. Long over due. Our recording off our live stream isn't set up properly yet so the quality of the recording isn't great, but the content is!
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Concert Notes - Random Selection from Wendy van Delden
A beautiful random selection of tunes in this episode, curated by Wendy van Delden, brought to you by the Waikanae Music Society.
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Ratbags Racing Show-31-10-2025
Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing
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Live Interview with Out the Gate cast member Mycah Keall
Jim Moriarty Directs this new show written by Helen Pearse-Otene. Out the Gate is Theatre Marae presented by Te Rākau Hua o Te Wao Tapu, is a theatrical conversation about incarceration in Aotearoa. Presented by an ensemble of over 16 performers and followed by a facilitated kōrerō. Out the Gate asks questions and provides hope. Book now through Te Rakau website to book to see this play Written by Helen Pearse-Otene, Directed by Jim Moriarty, Choreography by Tānemahuta Gray Created by actors, technicians, creatives and community members
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Tales from the Top Shelf - with Andrew from Humdinger Gin
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. This week, we travel to Humdinger Gin to catch up with Andrew.
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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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Coast Access Radio
Learning Centre
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
A Political Point of View
Coast Access Radio
News, Issues and Current Affairs
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Conservation Conversation
Coast Access Radio with hosts from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Learning Centre
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Soundwave
Coast Access Radio Paul Nees
Music
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cult Chat
Join Dr Caroline Ansley, Lindy Jacomb and Liz Gregory as they traverse the cultiverse. Journey with them as they unpack the cult playbook, talk to leavers of coercive and controlling groups in New Zealand, and share their stories.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ordinary Life
Kitty Fitton
Disability and Health
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What's on Indian Radio
Step into the vibrant world of Indian music. And yeah, Bollywood is in the mix but with "What's on Indian Radio," your host Sinclair is gearing up to take you on a ride through the non-mainstream scene.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Childrens Story Time
Coast Access Radio and Viv Bailey
Children and Youth
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Books Aloud
Coast Access Radio with Hosts Catherine Scullin or Viv Bailey
Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Supersonic 70's
Supersonic 70s 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 - 9:30 PM
New Zealand Music
Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner
Music
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Tales from the Top Shelf
Coast Access Radio with Suzie Carrig
Interests and Hobbies
Coast Access Radio
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