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Feel the Riddern Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. 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
How Environments Shape Young People - Part 1 This week, Finn and Kai explore how environments shape young people growing up, and what could cause them to struggle. From social pressure and school experiences to community access, support systems and role models, they unpack the influences that can push young people off track, and what helps them thrive. This episode introduces the topic and sets up a follow-up conversation where a guest shares their personal experiences growing up and how environment influenced their journey. 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
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 08 Harry Styles hits Wembley 12 times. Row over pork pies. Lifestyle forecasts for 2050. TV's golden years. Top 10 dog names. 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. 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
Winter Crops, it's time to plant 'em Winter crops already, yes, indeed. It is time to get these slow mo growing greens into the garden. Kath Irvine gives us hints on what to plant and how to plant them, even if you still want to plant them in rows. And if you have bare ground - do not despair, you can plant crops alongside and around your winter veggies and also have a go at creating a picking path while you are at it. All great stuff to get us ready for when the soil slows down because of cooler soil temperature. 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
The Terrible Trio by Swapna Haddow Superpowers are tested in the second book of three in this super funny series of internationally successful books by Swapna Haddow. Fantastically illustrated by Minky Stapleton, in this book the drama of NO MAC 'N' CHEESE causes havoc. 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
The Day I Fell Into a Fairytale - Chapters 10-13 Viv continues reading The Day I Fell Into A Fairytale, starting chapter 10 through to chapter 13. 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
Awkward Advice What do you do when people say: "Have you tried [insert product name]?" We talk about the constant and endless stream of unsolicited advice, how it makes us feel, and why people might do it. 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. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Soundwave - ep171 A super explosion of great music new, vintage and Aotearoa/ New Zealand artists and tunes. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. 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
Kapiti Playhouse: The History and The Productions We chat with Liz Alpine from Kapiti Playhouse, delving into the theatre's history, the stories, and the details around the productions. 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
Groove Yard Show - Visit 205 Do you like peanuts because we have 3 tracks related to them? Also more from the Steppin’ Out 3 CD Collection of proto garage rock, some good ole Rock 'n' Roll and Pink Floyd Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
It's Citizens Advice Bureau Awareness Week! Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in Aotearoa. They offer free and confidential support when life throws up questions or challenges that are hard to navigate alone, or if you just need some advice on what to do or where to go. CAB Awareness Week is this week for 2026, so we caught up with Mark from CAB Kapiti and Horowhenua to talk about the work they do to support individuals and our communities. With thousands of volunteers supporting a diverse range of enquiries each year, CAB continues to empower people, strengthen communities, and support those that need it. 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 - 9 March 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. 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
9:15 AM - 9:30 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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