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Blues Train - Old Favourites Getting back to basics and reviewing the music I grew up with and love. Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Left of the Dial - Side projects Side projects of well known artists from a range of genres, some tracks as well known as their main stream of output. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode
Revive and Thrive - Trish Velkman, Kapiti Arts & Craft Soc. 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. Play Episode
Books Aloud - Home Grown Fruit - A Practical Guide by Kath Irvine and Jason Ross This guide takes you step-by-step to an abundant, naturally healthy, home orchard, and along the way teaches you all the skills you need to be an epic fruit gardener and Catherine had a wonderful chat with the authors - Kath Irvine - organic gardener who has been teaching food growing to Kiwi gardeners for 25 years, and Jason Ross, who runs Habitate, a coastal Otago nursery specialising in heritage fruit trees and edible landscape design. Their book focuses on creating a healthy setup and selecting well-suited varieties. From this solid foundation, fruit trees flourish, care is easy, there are fewer pests and diseases, and most importantly, growing is fun! This inspiring, accessible book is perfect for beginners setting up a new orchard, busy people who want homegrown fruit without the fuss, and seasoned growers seeking deeper knowledge. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - Teachers Pet, Episode 2 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 - Sensing Parkinson's Kitty and Emma discuss a range of "typical" Parkinson's symptoms like losing your sense of smell. 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
Soundwave - ep153 Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - A chat with Ian King Ann Chapman talks to Ian King about his many years in the Fire Service, including many years with the Otaki Brigade. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising. Play Episode
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail - Diane Connal A chat with Diane Connal, one the original trail participants 25 years ago, about her experience and her art. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 187 Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Community Notices - 3 November 2025 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Paul Unscripted - 7 Deadly Plants In this episode, Paul chats about 7 common deadly plants found in your house or garden. Paul is a member of Kapiti Kiwis, a support group for local people facing life with disabilities. His topic, will be usually, unscripted. Play Episode

 

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6/11/25 - 6/11/25
6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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.

 

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