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Featured Programmes
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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ANZAC Vignettes
Anzac Vignettes: Remembering Them
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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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Beyond the Radio Edit
Exploring long plays, deep cuts, and the music beyond the radio edit.
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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 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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Latest Episodes
Little Addicts - Why we do what we do by Kerene Strochnetter
In Little Addicts, leadership coach and mindfulness expert Kerene Strochnetter explores the hidden patterns behind the behaviours we repeat, even when they quietly cost us our peace, relationships, health, or happiness. This book is for anyone who has ever wondered: ‘Why do I keep doing this?’ Catherine chats with this fabulous author and coach to find out more about the subject and this highly accessible, easy to read and very helpful book. For more information and to purchase the book go to mindfulatwork.co. and listen to Kerene's podcast ""little addicts"" on apple.
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Childrens Story Time - The Beasts of Clawstone Castle continues!
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 - 205
A smorgasbord of musical delights, curated especially for you. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Niki Kennedy - A Debut Album
This episode of Focus on Arts 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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Groove Yard Show - Visit 239
In this visit to The Groove Yard we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and found some interesting stuff. Music comes from The Small Faces, The Who, Status Quo, The Wailers – not those Wailers, Prince, Sade and much more.
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Focus on Faith - Ruth, who gets the girl?
How does the situation over land, and the affections of the couple get resolved? 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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Paraparaumu Airport Meeting
The Paraparaumu Airport is once again under threat, and local MP Tim Costly held a public meeting to gather support. We sent Cam to check it out. 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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The Kapiti Arts Trail for 2026!
Cam talks to Monique Engelen from the Kapiti Coast District Council about this years Kapiti Arts Trail, including tips on planning your trail and how you could win up to $800 to spend on local art work. 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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Beyond The Radio Edit - Motown Long Indulgences
As well as 3 minute perfect pop and soul songs Motown Records released some fab longer performances. For you, a selection! 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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80's One Hit Wonders
We head into our music class, to hear about the One Hit Wonders that we danced to in the 80's.
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1955 Was a Very Special Year
Angela Robertson shares the first chapter of a memoir about her early life. Experimenting with her writing, she wanted her family to learn a little but about the world she was born into - 18,000 kilometres away from New Zealand as the crow flies. 1955 was a very special year. 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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Kids' Cook Up
School holidays? Wet weekend? Teach the kids to start cooking with these simple recipes - Cheesy Vegemite Scrolls, Chicken Nuggets, Sausage and Veggie Rolls, M&M's Muesli Bars. 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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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine
Kath Irvine and Catherine Scullin
Interests and Hobbies
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show is a 25 minute broadcast, brought to you by members of Alcoholics Anonymous based in the Christchurch area. The purpose of this show is to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery from the disease of alcoholism.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Great Tracks and Sidetracks
Peter Fleming
Music
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Neurodivergence Matters
Stephen Harrison
Disability and Health
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
Beyond the Boarding Pass
Maxine Laws
Interests and Hobbies
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society
Disability and Health
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
Soundwave
Paul Nees
Music
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Blues Train
Ryan Gatling
Music
Coast Access Radio
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