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Tales from the Top Shelf - with guest Nikki from Papaiti 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. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - The Attack of Robot Librarians,(Final), The Day my Family Disappeared Readings from The Attack of the Robot Librarians, (Final Episode), The Day my Family Disappeared, (Episode 1) 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
Soundwave - ep150 Starting in the 80's, then some 70's magic and some new Aotearoa releases. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Ordinary Life - Living with the Effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest Kitty and Emma talk to Mike Doyle (Kitty's husband) about his experiences living with the effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. This episode highlights October as Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month, which is aimed at increasing public awareness about the signs and symptoms of sudden cardiac arrest, and educating people on CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). 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. Play Episode
Conservation Conversation - Native Bird Planting for the Garden Native Birds need feeding all year round. In this episode, Reece from Nga Manu has suggestions for all sorts of trees and shrubs to feed our native birds around the year. Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Play Episode
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail Interview with Anja Lukic We talk to Paraparaumu Beach artist Anja Lukic about her striking portraits, on show at The Bond Store during the Art Trail. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show #184 Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
The Cancer Society - Breast Awareness Being Breast aware can mean you can pick up any cancers early. We sit down with Mandy Savage from the Cancer Society and talk about what to look out for, the benefits of regular screening and reducing the risk of breast cancer. We also talk about boob beads! The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Play Episode
Community Notices - 13 October 2025 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Farming Aotearoa - Ministry of Education does a backflip on agri subjects Agricultural subjects at academic level, implications of planting pine trees, celebrating the dairy industry at parliament, talking trade and impediments to free trade, unlocking potential of Maori Land and tomato growing in winter. Hosted by farming journalist Peter Burke, Farming Aotearoa looks at the role that Maori play in the rural economy as well as looking at farmers and horticulturalists whose innovative practices are world leading. Play Episode
Books Aloud - Peta Mathias - It's been six weeks since my last confession Peta Mathias joins us to talk about her new book 'It's been six weeks since my last confession". In this, her 19th book, Peta regales her readers with indiscreet stories from her life - how to deal with anger and temps perdu, why it's not a sin to wear black underwear, how eating sun-drenched food will keep you young and beautiful forever, how to open your eyes with a knife and what happens when you go on holiday with five A-types. "It's been six weeks since my last confession" is just glorious. It makes you think about what is good in life, love and food. This is a laugh out loud book that will have you rolling about one minute and running to the kitchen the next - full of inspiration to make something fabulously simple and delicious. Peta's hilarious wit and charm is present in every page. Play Episode
Sunday at 8 Christian music for the morning and evening Play Episode

 

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15/10/25 - 15/10/25
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
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

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