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Masking in Neurodivergence: Energy Mapping and Burnout Prevention Masking is a common strategy many neurodivergent people use to navigate environments that were not designed with their needs in mind. While masking can support participation in workplaces, schools, and social settings, it often requires sustained cognitive, emotional, and sensory effort. In this episode of Neurodivergence Matters, Stephen Harrison introduces a practical framework called energy mapping. The approach helps people recognise patterns in their daily activities, identify where energy is restored or depleted, and make small changes that reduce the risk of burnout. The aim is not to remove challenge from life, but to build awareness and create days that include both effort and restoration. If you’re exploring ways to better understand neurodivergence in yourself or others, Thrival Coaching provides resources designed to support curiosity-led learning and practical understanding. Visit https://thrivalcoaching.nz/neurodivergence-matters-podcast/ for resources related to this and other episodes. 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
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 10 Peter talks about his recent trip to the South Island, highlighting interesting places to visit that are off the beaten track. 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. 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
Fruit Tree Planning Fruit Trees - love a proper spot to hang out in your garden and give you wonderful gifts each year, but they will only be happy with some simple planning. Kath Irvine has GREAT tips for how to plan for these trees that will give you delight rather than dejection. Stake them out first - yes, do nothing but put a bit of wood in the ground and look up, look down, put your left foot in and shake it all about. Ok not quite like that, so listen in and find out more. 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 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
Waikanae Butchers Part 1 - Support Nga Manu Waikanae Butchers won us in a fundraising auction, well not all of us, but a chance to sit down with Coast Access Radio and talk about who they are, what their point of difference and why it's OK just to go into a butcher and buy a couple of snags! Listen in to a lovely fellow (Terry) tell us about the local connection to where their product comes from and why quality matters. 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
Waikanae Butchers Part 2 - Quality is Better than Quantity Part 2 of our chat with Terry from Waikanae Butchers - talking about quality v quantity and how their butchers also learn cooking skills to give their customers advice on what to do with cuts of meat, among other gems of wisdom from Waikanae Butchers. 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
Ruapehu Distillery - Straight Up Carrot Gin and a Spirit of Innovation This journey takes us to the foothills of Mt Ruapehu, where Ruapehu Distillery is creating something truly unexpected. Founder Susan Delaney shares the story behind her Straight Up Carrot Gin, inspired by Ōhakune’s famous giant carrot and the region’s volcanic soil. From experimenting with unusual botanicals to building a distillery from the ground up, discover how bold ideas and local influence can shape a distinctive new spirit. 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
APRA Songwriters Showcase Part 2 - New Zealand Music with Todd Zaner Another collection of songs celebrating the work of New Zealand songwriters connected to APRA. 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
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Final Chapter Viv begins the final chapter of The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, and after that, she starts a new book... 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. 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
Knowledge is Power Kitty does not read much research. Emma devours it. Is there a happy medium? What is it Kitty is afraid of? Is Emma happier for reading the articles she does? 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. 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
Soundwave - ep174 Soul, funk, disco infusions; Aotearoa jazz and some Beatles stuff. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. 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
Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden: Fuel Costs, O2NL Impacts, and Rates Pressures Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden discusses the impact of rising fuel costs on households, businesses, and council operations, including potential effects on infrastructure projects such as O2NL. He also addresses concerns around road revocation, long term planning challenges under rates capping, and progress on the new Central Districts Water entity. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. 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
Grant Stevenson - Arts Patron A conversation with Grant Stevenson from Seagrass Gallery in Otaki about his involvement in the arts in Wellington and Kapiti, including an initiative to support local musicians. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. 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

 

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The Weekly Hotwire
Angus Kebbell brings you closer to the heart of New Zealand’s primary industries and rural economy. Through in-depth conversations, field reports and expert insight, we explore how farming, environment, markets and policy converge and sometimes collide.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
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 - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 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
6:00 PM - 6:30 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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