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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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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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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 Golf
Penny Gaylor interviews guests sharing their knowledge and expertise about all things golf.
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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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Meet The Candidates - Kapiti Horowhenua 2025
Get to know your 2025 Local Election candidates!
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Latest Episodes
Can for Coffee at Two Fat Chefs
CANS FOR COFFEE! Two Fat Chefs - up until the 22nd of March 2026 - will swap a can of food for a coffee as part of a new initiative from fundraiser Top Up, run by Mal Bird. This initiative will see cans of food donated to Kapiti community organisations. For every can, another can will be donated by Star Fish Kapiti and PAK'nSAVE Kapiti. Catherine sits down with Mal in this interview to find out how this started. Two Fat Chefs are located on Marine Parade in Paraparaumu if you would like to swap your can of food for a coffee. Limit of one free coffee (with a can) per person per day. 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
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APRA Songwriters Showcase Part 1 - New Zealand Music with Todd Zaner
Todd Zaner highlights songs connected to APRA and the work of New Zealand songwriters. 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
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The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Chapters 14-19
Viv continues reading The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, starting chapter 14 through to chapter 19. 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, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Andrew Joyce on Paekakariki’s Mulled Wine Concert
Principal cellist Andrew Joyce of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra joins Mary Gow to preview Paekakariki’s first Mulled Wine Concert of the year. They explore the power and history of Schubert’s legendary String Quintet, the charm of Boccherini’s cello‑driven chamber works, and a contemporary piece by Aotearoa composer Salina Fisher. Along the way, Andrew shares stories about the ensemble, insights into the music’s emotional depth, and why Paekakariki’s Memorial Hall is one of their favourite places to play. A warm, engaging conversation for chamber‑music lovers and concert‑goers across Kāpiti. Each season Mulled Wine Concerts bring top quality classical concerts to Paekakariki and Featherston. Organiser Mary Gow takes us through what to expect and often has an interview with some of the star performers. 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
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Facing Futility
Some say Parkinson's will get you in the end, it's never getting better, so what's the point? Kitty and Emma discuss their feelings around apathy and how they deal with feelings of futility. 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
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Soundwave - ep172
Music in response to listener feedback plus all sorts of other great tunes for you to enjoy. 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, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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Hamish Macaulay Returns
We chat about Hamish's start as a graphic designer, working in the UK, becoming an artist and using Covid MIQ isolation as an artistic opportunity. 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
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Groove Yard Show - Visit 206 Northern Soul
In this visit we have gone back to The Northern Soul Section of the Groove Yard and found 60 minutes of music that would get them all dancing at the clubs in Northern England. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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World Cancer Day Updates
World Cancer Day updates are in including information around LINAC machines. LINAC is a medical linear accelerator (LINAC) which customizes high energy x-rays or electrons to conform to a tumor's shape and destroy cancer cells while sparing surrounding normal tissue. Mandy shares updates on progress for elimination of Cancers and the current statistics for wait times for treatments. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. 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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Life Flight - Saves Time. Saves Lives.
The whirring sound of hope when you need it most, that’s Life Flight. With their rescue helicopters and planes, they deliver critical care to people when they need it because they know that every second counts. We catch up with Seb to talk about the incredible work Life Flight does, the people behind the service, and their upcoming Open Day on Sunday 22 March! 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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Community Notices - 16 March 2026
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
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Focus on Faith - 15/03/2026
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church 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
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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
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
Great Tracks and Sidetracks
Peter Fleming
Music
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Coast Access Radio
Community
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.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society
Disability and Health
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Social Link
Finn & Kai
Children and Youth
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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