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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
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".
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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.
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Backstage Pass
We invite our community of performing arts lovers on the Kāpiti Coast to tune in for a peek behind the curtain of Te Raukura ki Kāpiti
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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 Kiwi and Aussie books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narraters in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
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Cancer Korero
The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well.
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Changing Seasons - Daloy ng Panahon
Fe Sarmiento presents an inspirational show for the Filipino community. Join Fe every fortnight for a spiritual connection. The show is presented in Tagalog.
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Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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Conservation Conversation
Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life.
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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.
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Focus on Arts
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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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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Health Happenings
During this programme we discuss health issues, both locally and nationally.
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Latest Episodes
Ratbags Racing Show - 10-10-2025
Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing
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Live Interview with Froctober Sustainable Fashion Catwalk Show organiser Jane Stent
Its Froctober time on the Kapiti Coast - Get your frock on and get to the Sustainable Fashion Catwalk Show on Tuesday 14th October at 6.30pm in Paekakariki. Tickets only $30. Pick up your tickets from Juli Hunter, Main Road Waikanae or call Dot on 021 1512 747 for your tickets. Frock up in your favourite op shop item or just frock up. This fundraiser is brought to you by Kapiti Soroptimist and proceeds go towards supporting their national project fundraiser, including raising funds for Ovarian Cancer detection research.
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Paul Unscripted - A Testimonial from Paul
Paul talks about his Christian Journey. Paul is a member of Kapiti Kiwis, a support group for local people facing life with disabilities. His topic, will be usually, unscripted.
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Revive and Thrive - Nathan Scott, Coregood Institute
This week Ron is talking about some of the basics of retirement planning, some of the factors we have to think about as we launch into the last third of our lives. Then he will be talking to Nathan Scott. Nathan , a physiotherapist is the owner of The Coregood Institute which specialises in treating pelvic health problems. He will be talking about the problems and solutions for retirees. How do you prepare for retirement? Ron Tustin takes the listener through what to expect in retirement, what you can do to prepare, health issues that may affect you and provides helpful advise on where to go for assistance.
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Soundwave - ep149 - Jazz, Blues, and Soul
Mostly music from the 1970's this week, including quite a few 1975 tunes. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Ordinary Life - The Time Thief
Parkinson’s is a thief, stealing our time with life admin and strict routines. How do we fight off this light fingered character... lets discuss! 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.
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Ask Margot Ep61 - Key drivers, emotional maturity, how to keep a woman, and happy ever after!
This week, we're talking about the key drivers in our lives, emotional maturity, how to keep a woman and how to create a happy ever after relationship. Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice.
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Write Your Story - Educational - Characters
A good memoir isn’t just about what happened. It’s about the people who shaped the journey. None of us live life in isolation. Some people walk beside us for years, others just pass through, but all leave their mark. In this episode, Angela shares ideas on how to spot the characters you might want to include in your story, and how to bring them to life on the page. She also provides a few examples of characters in action so you can see how it works in practice. Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.
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Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail 2 - JimBots
A chat with Jim Dryburgh from Paraparaumu Beach who makes wonderful, quirky robots from recycled material. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Childrens Story Time - Attack of the Robot Librarians - Book 2, Chapters 27, 28, 29
We continue on our journey through Attack of the Robot Librarians with Viv. 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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Focus on Faith-02-10-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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Sunday at 8
Christian music for the morning and evening
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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
Kapiti GAY
Tony Reed
Gender and Sexuality
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
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Ratbags Racing Show
Chris Craddock
Interests and Hobbies
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Paul Unscripted
Paul Curwen
Disability and Health
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Ordinary Life
Kitty Fitton
Disability and Health
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
A Week of It
KC News
News, Issues and Current Affairs
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Community Beat
Coast Access Radio
News, Issues and Current Affairs
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Revive and Thrive
Coast Access Radio Ron Tustin
Community
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ireland Calling
Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Partners in Crime
Coast Access Radio with guest hosts each week
Arts and Culture
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Focus on Arts
Coast Access Radio
Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Life Rewritten 40 +
Life doesn’t stop at 40—in fact, it’s just getting started. Join Kristyl Neho as she dives into inspiring stories, personal insights, and thought-provoking discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks lik
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Groove Yard
James Eaton
Music
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Retrospect Garage Punk
'60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia from the entire planet. Your regular toe-tapping trip down memory lane this ain't! This is a weekly show hosted by Phil Grey and first broadcast on Free FM [Hamilton, New Zealand]
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday Night Blues
The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each programme through a wide range of artists
Coast Access Radio
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