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Radio Viti Kapiti Episode 22 - Measles and exam papers stolen A programme in Fijian and English for families and RSE workers and private contractors from Fiji and the Pacific Islands. This programme also focusses on youth. Play Episode
Write Your Story - Sue Winstanley Living and working in Saudi Arabia is a journey that few of us have experienced. This week our guest Sue Winstanley, opens a window into a world we can only dream about. Sue, a neonatal nurse, recounts a story from her early days in Saudi Arabia, reflecting on the new friendships she established and the cultural learning curve she experienced during Ramadan. 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
Ask Margot Ep64 - Parental Guilt, and the Right Balance This episode deals with questions about how to handle parental guilt and how to get the balance right between gentleness and firmness, how MRI is a life philosophy, how to recover from a broken heart and what to do when you just don't know what to do. 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
Live Interview - Strawberry Festival 15th November It is Strawberry Festival Time again this Saturday the 15th - raising funds for Mary Potter Hospice. Organisers Julie and Emily came in to talk to Catherine about what you can expect on the day, which is loads of food, entertainment, Christmas shopping and of course Strawberries. Play Episode
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
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

 

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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
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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
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 - 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

 

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