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Clarity Distilling: Tauranga Gin Making Its Mark What happens when a small Tauranga distillery catches the attention of the international gin world? Suzie Carrig chats with George White and Stephanie Downer from Clarity Distilling Company about their journey into distilling, the approach behind their gins and the inspiration for their distinctive labels. They talk international awards, the challenges of growing a distillery and what’s involved in taking New Zealand gin overseas. Explore Clarity’s spirits at nzspiritguide.com, and if you’ve tried them, leave a rating and review. Support local, buy direct and drink responsibly. 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 Play Episode
Hush by Anna Scaife Hush is an exquisite collection of 11 short stories from author Anna Scaife. Unbelievably this is Anna's debut short story collection and it will have you wanting more. Catherine sits down with Anna to discuss the process of putting this book together. Anna Scaife describes the sudden fear, the macabre, the middle-age feminist rage, and the unexpected tragedies, which can befall everyday New Zealanders. Scaife’s deceptively effortless style and keen observation combine humour with a fine intelligence, making this fiction a joy to read. 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 Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - The Beasts of Clawstone Castle Chapter 16 Viv continues with chapter 16 of The Beasts of Clawstone Castle, by Eva Ibbotson. 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
Emma's Back! 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. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep206 Some covers, some classics plus the new Troy Kingi release and more besides for your listening pleasure. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Mayor Bernie Wanden provides a Horowhenua update Mayor Bernie Wanden provides an update into Horowhenua District Council including a reminder about upcoming Cuppa with a Councillor on 12 November, celebrations including Diwali, Christmas parade and the carnival. Bernie also talks about the Piriharakek restoration and what will be involved with that. Water safety is also top of mind coming up to our summer months and looks into what will be happening in the near future in the Horowhenua District from a council perspective. 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
Kayla Christensen - WOW Supreme Award Winner! Kapiti Coaster Kayla Christensen chats about her amazing WOW journey and her work. We salute her WOW achievement. This episode of Focus on Arts 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 Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 240 In this visit to The Groove Yard we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and gone a bit Latin. Songs from Ritchie Valens, Santana and others, then we throw in Sun Ra, Lynyrd Skynyrd and more Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
The Cancer Society - Lung Cancer It's not just about smokers! Mandy talks to us about lung cancer, NZ's biggest cancer killer. What are the symptoms, what you can do to prevent it, and what steps NZ is taking to introduce lung cancer screening. The Cancer Society discusses 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 Play Episode
Community Notices - 9 November 2026 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 Play Episode
Rotary Club - The Latest November Updates! Steph updates us on the latest from the Kapiti and Levin Rotary Clubs. This program features news and activities of the Kapiti Rotary Clubs Play Episode
Labour Leader Walkabout in Kāpiti, Gambling and Psychoactive Substances Policies Retained for Kāpiti, Waikanae Pool Officially Opens and More Kāpiti gambling and psychoactive substances policies retained, fireworks safety ahead of Guy Fawkes, public feedback invited on Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Waikanae Pool opens for summer, Kāpiti Women’s Expo draws big crowds, Foxton to host 21 Supply Company Charter Parade, Labour leader Chris Hipkins visits Kāpiti. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode

 

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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
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show is a 25 minute broadcast, brought to you by members of Alcoholics Anonymous based in the Christchurch area. The purpose of this show is to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery from the disease of alcoholism.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

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