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A Political Point of View
Conversations with local MPs and Council Leaders from the Greater Wellington area.
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A Week of It
Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was.
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ANZAC Vignettes
Anzac Vignettes: Remembering Them
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Ask Margot
Real life. Real problems. Real answers. Join Margot De Cotesworth as she offers calm, insightful guidance to help you get unstuck. Send in your questions and “Ask Margot.”
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At The Table with Gail
Craving something new in the kitchen? Join Gail Hall as she shares delicious recipes, from indulgent to healthy, that’ll have you cooking with a smile. Let’s get you tempted to try something new!
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Beyond the Radio Edit
Exploring long plays, deep cuts, and the music beyond the radio edit.
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Blues Train
An hour of great music filled with Blues, Soul, Funk,Gospel and Jazz.
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Books Aloud
Showcasing new release books with author interviews, story excerpts and special guest narrators in this engaging, entertaining and educational show.
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Cancer Korero
Cancer awareness and support in Kāpiti and Horowhenua with The Cancer Society.
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Catch-ups with locals about what matters to them!
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Focus on Arts
Conversations with the creatives and supporters shaping the Kāpiti and Horowhenua arts scene.
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Groove Yard
Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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Left of the Dial
Rosa Topliff presents music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits.
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Let's Talk Science
Join Dr Greg Sherley and Coast Access Radio's Catherine Scullin every month to learn about all things science from our very own local science guru, Dr Greg Sherley.
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Latest Episodes
Blues Train - 23 September
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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Dating Apps Are Having an Identity Crisis
Dating apps were supposed to make finding someone easier - so why does dating now feel like admin? Kai dives into the strange state of modern dating, from swipe fatigue and perfectly curated profiles to AI increasingly influencing who you see and who you match with. With Tinder reportedly testing its AI-powered Chemistry feature in New Zealand and Australia, could giving dating apps even more information about us actually lead to better matches? And would you let an AI analyse your camera roll if it meant finding someone more compatible? Plus, Kai gets into the uniquely Kiwi problem of opening a dating app only to discover your mate’s cousin, your ex’s best friend, or someone you sat behind in Year 10 maths - and asks whether the future of dating could end up looking a little too much like Black Mirror.
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The Real Family Experience at Orlando’s Parks
Disney, Universal & the Real Orlando Experience What’s it really like to take the family to Orlando and tackle Disney World and Universal Orlando? In this episode of Beyond the Boarding Pass, I’m joined by two very special guests — my husband Dave and our daughter Elizabeth — to chat about our recent family holiday to Orlando. We talk about the hotels we stayed in, the Disney and Universal theme parks, water parks, food, queues, the Florida heat and everything in between. We also share the things that surprised us, what we loved, what we’d do differently next time, and our tips for families planning their own Orlando adventure. It’s a very honest, family perspective on doing Disney and Universal — from the excitement of the parks to the reality of keeping everyone happy, cool and fed! So, if Orlando is on your travel wish list, grab a coffee and join us Beyond the Boarding Pass for a chat about what it’s really like to experience the magic with the family. 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
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Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 35
Peter Fleming is still on holiday, therefore this programme is a repeat of the one originally broadcast on the 29th April, featuring the second week of his foray into the Great American Songbook. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era.
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David McGill - The Notetaker - Part 2
The ultimate memoir from David McGill is out now (you may need to order it in) and in this second part of the interview, we hear about Joan Collins, Paul McCartney and the extraordinary story of David meeting and listening to Jimi Hendrix on the night he died. You will want to have this guy at your next dinner party! What stories. 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
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How to prune Tamarillos
Tamarillos - can we lop the top? Do we need to leave foliage? And what about all those that sprout up in the compost, what is the deal there? Well Kath has great advice on how to keep your Tamarillos at the ultimate and planning ahead for further plantings. 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
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The Notetaker - David McGill - Part 1
David McGill's latest book where he talks about remarkable conversations and interviews with the most interesting and famous people on the planet and his own life in New Zealand all recounted due to his many notes taken. In this first part of the interview, hear about Charlton Heston, The Rolling Stones, Peter O'Toole and Sian Phillips - among many others. 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
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This is Grief - On the Road
Grief author, speaker and advocate Kirsten O'Connor is on a mission to break the silence around grief, suicide and the people left behind. In April 2024, her daughter Kahlia died by suicide. In the aftermath, Kirsten began writing to survive - and to help others feel less alone. Kirsten talks to Coast Access Radio about the tour she is embarking on from October through to November. In every stop, Kirsten will meet local people and organisations supporting their communities through grief, loss and difficult conversations. Kirsten will be in Paraparaumu on Saturday, 31st of October at the Paraparaumu Library and on Saturday, 14th November at the Loss & Grief Centre, 1 Kapiti Road Paraparaumu. 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
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The Terrible Trio - The Mystery of the Lost Cape
Internationally successful series, The Terrible Trio's third (and spoiler alert - last) in this series for these hilarious books from author Swapna Haddow. Brilliantly funny and wonderfully illustrated, Catherine chats with author Swapna on the adventures of these wacky 3.
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The Secret of Platform 13 Continues!
We are into the last few chapters now of this children's story. Happy listening children. 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.
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The Little Things
How can it not be all doom and gloom? Is it possible to 'look on the bright side' when you're dealing with awful stuff? Mike and Kitty talk about seeing life with a fresh perspective. 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.
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Soundwave - ep 199 - Jukebox
The jukebox is filled with songs from Otautahi Christchurch artists, jazz and blues - all set for a great party. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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24/09/26 - 24/09/26
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ask Margot
Margot De Cotesworth
Disability and Health
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
New Zealand Music
Todd Zaner
Music
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
Radio Viti Kapiti
Viti (NZ) Council e Aotearoa
Arts and Culture
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
At The Table with Gail
Gail Hall
Interests and Hobbies
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Write Your Story
Angela Robertson
Interests and Hobbies
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.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Jon Hollingsworth Themes
Jon Hollingsworth
Music
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Beyond the Radio Edit
Paul Nees
Music
Coast Access Radio
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