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Matt Joe Gow - upcoming tour Musician Matt Joe Gow caught up with Catherine about his upcoming tour - he will be in Wellington on the 28th of February at the Hilltop House Concerts - show is starting in Central Otago on the 31st of Jan for those listening outside of the Welly area. Matt talks about living away from NZ, latest potential influences and talks about what he has been up to over the last little while. This great Kiwi musician is a delight to listen to and we love playing his music here at Coast Access Radio. For more deets on the show, see the link below or just google Matt - you will find him https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/31690/Matt-Joe-Gow.utr Play Episode
Psychic Medium Kerry-Marie jumps on a call Kerry-Marie Callander - renowned psychic medium from TVNZ's Sensing Murder jumped on a call with Catherine to talk about her coming to Palmy and Wellington with her new show Bridging the 2 worlds. Kerry-Marie is a delight and she explained what you could expect to see/hear at her events. Kerry-Marie will be in Palmerston North on the 5th of March and in Wellington (Lower Hutt) on the 7th of March. Go to eventfinda for booking details. Play Episode
Blues Train - New Year, Old Me - Part 3 Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
The Social Link - A Young Person’s Journey Into Activism Content advisory: This episode discusses international conflict, detention, and distressing experiences. Listener discretion is advised. Finn and Kai talk with Samuel Leason about growing up on the Kāpiti Coast and how those early experiences helped shape his perspective. Samuel reflects on time spent overseas, including involvement in humanitarian and activist efforts, being detained, and returning home. The episode explores empathy, personal values, and the impact these experiences can have on young people across Aotearoa. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 28 January 2026 UK passport warning, Gen Z surprising hobbies, the art of brewing builder's tea. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Letting the garden go? Letting the garden go? What?? Like wild? Yes, that is something to consider. You don't need to join some hippy tribe or start smoking something fruity, just perhaps not be so rigid with the garden. Just let it be, let it grow, be a bit more chilled people is all we are suggesting here in this episode. 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
Ordinary Life - Emma's Auckland Adventure Emma talks about her appointment at Auckland Hospital for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), an invasive yet effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson's. How does she feel, and how does one cope with the prospect of such major surgery? Contains graphic descriptions of treatments. 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 - ep165 Features on recently departed guitarists Steve Cropper and Phil Upchurch and more great music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library update - traffic arrangements Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library project have advised that there will be temporary traffic management arrangements in place between the 2nd of February to approx 27th of February. Project Manager Mike Richardson dropped into the studio to talk about this next step in the project. The traffic will be affected between 7.30am and 5pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) and all weather dependent. This is to allow for the stormwater system and sprinkler system to be connected to the main networks which reside underneath carparks next to Mahara Gallery. Approx 8 carparks will be closed while this work takes place and there will be traffic and pedestrian management in place to ensure everyone can get to where they need to go safely. Play Episode
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Music Centre A chat with Amanda and Kay about the fantastic work the centre does teaching the next generation of musicians This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 199 Another classic bunch of tracks in this visit to The Groove Yard. We have two dollops of Motown, The Cure, Joy Division, some Reggae, some Brum Beat, and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Community Notices - 26 January 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode

 

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The Night Sky
In this programme, we explore the wonders of our magnificent night sky – stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. We discuss the latest news and discoveries from space and, we also tell stories from antiquity - the myths and legends of the night sky.
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Deuce Music
Promoting the very best in new music from around the world. Run by Rob Saunders, DEUCE has been establishing itself as being one of the leading companies in the music industry to offer services to independent bands and artists worldwide.
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Back Porch Bluegrass
Back Porch Bluegrass is hosted by Paul Trenwith from Free FM in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton.
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