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Te Horo Hall Fundraiser, Ōtaki Kite Festival Weather Forecast, The Kings Trust and more. Headlines include; walkers turn out for hall fundraiser, young people encouraged to grow their ideas with The King's Trust, Kite Fest Ōtaki - read to soar, work begins at Thompson House Gardens, Major Events Fund open and one a day for brigade. 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
April Concert - Amici Ensemble The subject of today's programme is the April concert by our friends the Amici Ensemble. They have played for the Waikanae Music Society every year since 2000 and even occasionally before then. They have brought an amazing variety of music and musicians, instruments and different sized ensembles every year. Wendy presents a programme of classical musical 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
Tales of the Top In this episode of Write Your Story, Angela reflects on New Year’s goals, decluttering, and the stories we carry in our belongings. What starts as a simple wardrobe clean-out becomes a humorous and thoughtful exploration of memory, identity, and letting go of past versions of ourselves. 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
Fresh Flavours Rhubarb, orange and Yoghurt cake. Anzac self saucing pudding. Strawberry and rhubarb scones. Banana jam. Spicy BBQ bananas. 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
Kāpiti Community News + Health NZ Measles Update + Emergency Preparedness & Fiji News This episode features community news from the Kāpiti Coast, the latest measles update from Health NZ | Te Whatu Ora, information on emergency preparedness, and the latest news from Fiji. A programme in Fijian and English for families and RSE workers and private contractors from Fiji and the Pacific Islands, this programme also focuses on youth. 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
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

 

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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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