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A Week of It Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was. Episodes and more
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". Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more
Blues Train An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz. Episodes and more
Books Aloud Showcasing new release books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narrators in this engaging, entertaining and educational show. Episodes and more
Cancer Korero The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Episodes and more
Community Notices on Coast Access Radio The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM. Episodes and more
Conservation Conversation Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve Episodes and more
Conversations at Coast Access Radio Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life. Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more
Focus on Arts This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Episodes and more
Groove Yard Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Episodes and more
Left of the Dial Rosa Topliff presents music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits. Episodes and more
Let's Talk Golf Penny Gaylor interviews guests sharing their knowledge and expertise about all things golf. Episodes and more
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. Episodes and more

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Blues Train - A Billie Holiday Kind of Mood Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode

Tales from the Top Shelf - with Jason from Lavender Hill 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

New Zealand Music - Kiwi music with Todd New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode

Books Aloud - Softly Calls the Devil Author Chris Blake Softly Calls the Devil is a dark gripping intricate crime thriller set on the South Island's wild and wooly remote West Coast. Catherine talks with the talented author Chris Blake on how he came up with the book, does his real job as a Detective Senior Sergeant influence his work and where do these dark characters come from? This book is a great read. Listen in to what the author, Chris Blake has to say about the book, the characters and his process in writing the story. Play Episode

Ordinary Life - Beautiful Big Pharma Inspired after watching a drama that implied that all drugs are bad, Kitty and Emma chat about attitudes towards medication and taking many pills. Is it really acceptable to question if people need the medication they are prescribed? What alternatives are there? 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

A Political Point of View - Mayor Bernie Wanden talks to Penny Gaylor Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden talks with Penny Gaylor about the recent election process Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. Play Episode

Focus on Arts - Theia Album Release! Theia talks about her artful and meticulous debut album Girl, In A Savage World, just released! This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode

Groove Yard Show - Visit 188 Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode

Community Notices - 10 November 2025 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode

Sunday at 8 Christian music for the morning and evening Play Episode

Focus on Faith-06-11-2025 From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church Play Episode

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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	Ask Margot Coast Access Radio with Host Margot De Cotesworth Disability and Health
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM	Rotary Club Coast Access Radio Rotary Club Kapiti Community
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM	New Zealand Music Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner Music
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM	Here Now Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM	Green Thumbs Gardening tips with Philippa Foes-Lamb. From the Top of the South Fresh FM, the host of this 15 minute show, Philippa Foes-Lamb, offers seasonal gardening tips in a refreshing and interesting way.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Radio Viti Kapiti Coast Access Radio and Viti (NZ) Council e_Aotearoa Arts and Culture
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM	Let's Talk Golf Penny Gaylor Interests and Hobbies
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	At The Table with Gail Coast Access Radio with Host Gail Hall Interests and Hobbies
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Write Your Story Angela Robertson invites guests to this show to share a portion of a story they have penned during her community workshops.wri
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Pump up the 90's Geoff Dorset takes us back to the 90's...including some 2000's too. Tune in for some Brit Pop, Indie daze, some curveballs and bangers plus a star interview
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM	Tim Rogers Country Show Broadcast around the globe, this outstanding Country Music Broadcaster, Tim Rogers from the UK, brings us 2 hours of classic country and recent tracks, here on Coast Access Radio.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM	Jon Hollingsworth Themes Coast Access Radio Jon Hollingsworth Music

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