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Ask Margot Ep 66 - Epigenetic's and Questions In this episode, Margot talks about Epigenetic's and answers listeners' questions. 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. Play Episode
Write Your Story - wiith Jenny Greer, again! In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela welcomes back Jenny Greer to explore her deeply personal writing project: deciphering her grandmother’s handwritten travel diary from Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation. Jenny shares the challenges and discoveries of translating old cursive script, the historical gems within the diary, and how this work is preserving her Nana’s voice for future generations. Angela offers practical guidance for anyone capturing family stories, reminding us why these personal histories matter. A warm, insightful conversation about legacy, memory, and the power of writing to connect us with those who came before. 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. Play Episode
Let's Talk Golf - Paraparaumu Golf Course Paraparaumu Golf Course features in today's episode with Dylan Harris. Penny Gaylor interviews a selection of guests about golf for locals. Find out about local course, lessons, rules, course etiquette, new developments, competitions and golf equipment. Play Episode
Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Christmas! Now for a Christmas Show that is completely different. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
Live Interview - Te Ara Whetu update with KCDC Project Manager Mike Richardson Te Ara Whetu - the new Waikanae Library - is progressing well, and internal project manager Mike Richardson stopped by Coast Access Radio to provide an update on the building progress. For more information on the build visit https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/council/projects/our-towns-improvements/waikanae-town-centre/te-ara-whetu-a-new-library-hub-for-waikanae/ Play Episode
Blues Train - Sugar Hill Sugar Hill Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Easy Peasy Compost Compost - the SOIL FOOD WEB - its so important, interesting and not as complicated as you think. Kath makes easy peasy compost and she talks to Catherine about how super and simple this can be. 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 Play Episode
New Zealand Music New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode
Books Aloud - KIM - A Journey Between Worlds, by Kim Logan Kim: A Journey Between Worlds by Kim Rangiaonui Logan, Foreword by Peter Hillary. Kim's father was in the 8th Māori Battalion, but returned from war a damaged man, unable to cope with his children. But his son Kim climbed away, literally - Everest, Aorangi Mt Cook, anywhere, to love and contentment. This is Kim’s story of courage and discovery. Play Episode
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Drivers for Waikanae Peter talks to Elizabeth about her work organising Drivers for Waikanae, where local drivers provide transport to the main Wellington area medical centres. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - You're a bad man Mr Gum! Episode 3 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. Play Episode
Ordinary Life - The Parkinsons Dichotomy We get riled up about the grim stories about Parkinson's that charities use to attract donations, and how difficult hearing them can be for people trying to live positively with Parkinson's. Are we just being difficult? Or are these contradictory things both true - that it is hard living with Parkinson's AND possible to live positively with it? 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

 

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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
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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
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 - 10:00 PM
Secret 70's
10:00 PM - 10:30 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

 

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