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Focus on Faith-20-11-2025 From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church Play Episode
Sunday at 8 Christian music for the morning and evening Play Episode
Revive & Thrive - Susan Chadwick, Kapiti Senior Citizens Ron talks about housing, and speaks with Susan about her work with Kapiti Senior Citizens and Age Concern. 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
A Week of It - KC news presents an update on local events and happenings in Kapiti. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Ratbags Racing Show - Final Show Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing Play Episode
Write Your Story - Jan Ballantine Finding the courage to tell our own story can be one of the most powerful acts of self-discovery. Yet for many, the first hurdle is believing our story is worth telling. Local writer Jan Ballantyne knows this journey well. With years of reflection and writing behind her, Jan shares the story of “How and Why I Started Documenting My Memories”, and the joy this creative process has brought into her life. Her insights remind us that every story matters - especially our own. As a delightful bonus, Jan treats us to another story from her collection titled “Memories of Cabbage!”- proof that even the simplest memory can blossom into something special when given a voice. 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
At The Table with Gail - Fish Week! A concentration on fish with Garlic Prawns, a Salmon Mornay Pie, Leek and Salmon Fettuccine and finally, Walnut and Herb Crusted Fish. Music? The Prawn Song. Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter Fleming, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating. Play Episode
Blues Train - Pianos Synths and Organs Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Special Feature - Still not dead Still Not Dead is a new show from Rachel McAlpine and Andrew London playing on 15th Dec at the Kapiti Playhouse. Hear from these two very funny and talented people talk about the upcoming show. And go book a seat. After recovering from a shocking epiphany (OMG I'm getting old!), popular poet Rachel McAlpine started unpicking the mysteries of old age. Results: a best-seller book of poems, How To Be Old. A sell-out play, The Secret Lives of Extremely Old People. A podcast, Learning How To Be Old. And it seems at 85 she's still not done and still not dead. She reads selections. On the cusp of receiving the mythical Gold Card, satirical songwriter/guitarist Andrew London and partner Kirsten assemble a selection of age-related songs from both original and borrowed repertoires, to compliment Ms McAlpine's meanderings. 'When I'm 64' is almost too obvious to include but... This show captures the varied and interesting events and people that we come across at Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks Opinion on Pike River movie. Puppy rescue from Morocco and lion rescue from Ukraine. The wonder of heart and lung transplants. Horrendous review of the latest interpretation of The Importance of Being Earnest. Growing rice in the Norfolk Fens. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Left of the Dial - Y’allternative Modern country-adjacent music, an emerging genre within the younger generation of the American underground with classic country influences. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode
Books Aloud - Angels of Clay by Madeleine Eskerdahl Thrilling crime novel from bestselling NZ author Madeleine Eskedahl. Madeleine has done it again with a fabulous thriller. In the latest thrilling crime novel from bestselling NZ author Madeleine Eskedahl, a killer stalks the shadows of a quiet town. There are two victims, one message, and a truth that has been buried since the war. Set in the lush, sun-soaked wine country of New Zealand, the Matakana Series delivers gripping, atmospheric mysteries where small-town charm collides with chilling crimes. Featuring a cast of unforgettable characters and layered investigations that span generations, each novel offers a tense, emotionally rich journey into the heart of a seemingly peaceful community with a dark undercurrent. Perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Ann Cleeves, Camilla Lackberg and Tana French. Play Episode

 

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Suzy and Friends
Everybody loves Suzy Cato. Join Suzy every Sunday morning for songs, stories, competitions, jokes, birthdays and shout-outs, and lots of fun and laughter. Check out suzy.co.nz for more information and to become a friend of the show.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
NZ Secondary Schools' Student Council
Stay informed with the actions and latest updates from the New Zealand Secondary Schools' Student Council. Hosted by President Rohan O'Shea and Vice-President Piata Taylor.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Golden Hour
Richard from Surf1025FM playing news and events, hits from around the world and playing music from a mystery year.
8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

 

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