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Loss and Grief Kapiti partner with Nga Manu Share the Love Campaign Share the Love of Nature at Nga Manu campaign raises funds to gift family entry vouchers and annual memberships to local whanau and we speak to one of the charities that will benefit from the campaign - Loss and Grief Centre Kapiti. We talk to Merryn from the charity and find out how these passes and vouchers will be beneficial for those going through loss and grief. 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
Dancing Sands Distillery - From Golden Bay to the World This journey takes us to Golden Bay at the top of New Zealand’s South Island, where Dancing Sands Distillery creates distinctive spirits inspired by place, people and botanicals. Co-founder Sarah Bonema shares the story behind the award-winning gin brand, the leap from corporate careers to craft distilling, and how a remote coastal community helped shape a globally recognised spirits producer. From wasabi gin to aged rum and fruit-driven vodka, discover how Dancing Sands blends innovation with a deep sense of location. 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
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Chapters 5-9 Viv continues reading The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, starting chapter 5 through to chapter 9. 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. 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
In Surgery We Trust with Johnny Boyle We talk to Johnny Boyle of Auckland about life with Parkinson's, and his hopes for improvement as he prepares for major brain surgery to try to reduce his symptoms. 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. 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
Soundwave - ep170 A range of genre this week, including songs from albums worth seeking out Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Hamish Macaulay A conversation with Waikanae full time artist, Hamish Macaulay, about his unique prints featured at a recent Pataka exhibition. His work is also available locally. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. 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
Groove Yard Show - Visit 204 Radio Songs In this visit to The Groove Yard we have gone in search of songs that mention Radio to celebrate the free access to music you from Radio. You don’t need a music streaming service to hear good music all you need is a radio Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Back to School Tips! Mandy and Kai cover easy, realistic ways to support kids’ health and wellbeing - from balanced lunchboxes and sleep routines to hydration, SunSmart habits, and staying active during the school week. They also discuss backpack safety, planning for sickness or injuries at school, managing the busy first few weeks, and keeping family routines simple and positive. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. Play Episode
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren - Share the Love of Nature Grandparents Raising Grandchildren supports grandparents and kin carers who unexpectedly find themselves raising tamariki full-time. With experienced volunteer support coordinators, they walk alongside whānau, offering practical guidance and advocacy while creating connections and a community that understands the challenges of stepping back into parenting later in life. They are recipients of the Share the Love of Nature campaign from Ngā Manu and supported by Sharalyn Fraser Agency, a summer initiative gifting family entry vouchers and memberships to local whānau through trusted charities, creating moments of calm, connection, and joy in nature without financial barriers. 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
Community Notices - 2 March 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Water Conservation Update, Run for Youth Entries Open, Te Ara Whetū Progress, and more Headlines include water conservation measures across Levin, Ōhau, Foxton and Foxton Beach, Kāpiti Run for Youth entries now open, Paekākāriki’s Jack McDonald taking on a new leadership role with the PSA, Te Ara Whetū construction progressing, the North Island Spearfishing Champs returning to Kāpiti, and consultation open on proposed Resource Management Act fees and charges. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. 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
Summer Holidays, Then and Now In this reflective episode of Write Your Story, Angela continues looking back on summer holidays past and present - from carefree childhood adventures to the quieter, more mindful rhythms of later life. Through nostalgia, humour, and gentle insight, she invites listeners to notice how summer evolves with us, and encourages you to capture your own holiday memories before they fade. 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. 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

 

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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
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show based in Christchurch aims to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 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.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 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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