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Fluid Bodies: A New Installation at Toi Mahara! Janet, Director of Toi Mahara, gives us all the details about Fluid Bodies, a powerful new immersive installation by artist Charlotte Crichton opening in February. Blending light, sculpture and sound, Fluid Bodies explores the deep interconnectivity between the ocean and atmosphere, inviting audiences into a sensory experience where art meets science and environment. Janet shares insights into the inspiration behind the work, the international collaborations that helped bring it to life, and why this exhibition is a must-see! The installation is part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, the exhibition opens 14 February, at Toi Mahara. 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
Blues Train - Crate Digging Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
The Social Link - What comes next, with Charlie Young local Charlie joins Kai and Finn to talk about growing up on the Kapiti Coast and navigating those in-between years many young people across Aotearoa experience. From school and leaving early to complete training courses, to first jobs, admin skills and figuring out next steps, this episode is a relaxed and honest conversation about learning on the go and finding your place when life doesn’t follow a straight path. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 04 First Footing - what's it all about? New collectable UK coins. An Artificial Admiral? Clues to the origin of Cluedo. 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
Seedling Planting in Hot and Windy Weather Seedling transplanting can be treacherous during hot and windy conditions. But fear not. The experienced weather wise gardener Kath Irvine has some great tips to get your precious little seedlings into the ground and flourishing before you can say "oh this wind!". Ok maybe not that quick but good ideas just the same. 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
Childrens Story Time - Mr Gum and the Power Chrystals and a new book! 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 - Perfect Planning Having a plan and knowing what's right and wrong is great, but who comes up with these great ideas that actually don't help at all? Kitty and Mike talk about examples of some things that are supposed to help keep us safe, but real life doesn't always follow the plan that's been made by others. 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 - ep167 Lots of fine music new and old by both local and international artists Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow: Amalgamation, Rates, and Getting Creative Kapiti Coast Mayor Janet Holborow addresses the amalgamation and rates capping conversation, as the council year gains steam after the summer break. And Janet also spotlights some of the community activities on the Coast’s creative calendar. 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
Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Whale Song and Te Wharemauku Awa Ropu Update Whale Song and Te Wharemauku Awa community group chairman talks to Coast Access Radio about the update on the Whale Song project and changes to the stream. The soon to be fast-tracked New Central Park featuring "Whale Song" and 8 hectares of restored wetland,the awa sits at the heart of this Kapiti transformation. This is a great insight into this project and what it can bring to the Kapiti Coast and the positive impact it will have on the environment in general. 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
Focus on Arts - With Lucien Johnson, Saxophonist A chat with Pukerua Bay jazz saxophonist Lucien Johnson about his early musical life and career beginnings This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 201 In the visit to The Groove Yard we have some Northern Soul, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, The Undertones, 3 tracks from a new 3CD collection of European Rock called So High I've Been, and a lot more besides. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode

 

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
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
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6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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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