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Second Line and Philly Soul 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
Music and Finding Herself - Charli Ravenwood Finn and Kai are joined by local musician Charli Ravenwood, she chats about performing at school talent shows as a kid to writing deeply personal original music inspired by emotion, life experiences, and self-discovery. She also talks about songwriting, performing music that comes from real experiences, growing up in a small creative community, and how a spontaneous trip to Australia helped shape her perspective on music and life. 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
Series 2 - Episode 4 with Donna Peters In this 4th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Donna Peters about starting to write poetry late in life, after years as an English teacher. They discuss what makes a good poem, and Donna reads 4 of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser. 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
Navigating Turbulence, Part 2: Turning overwhelm into information Many people are taught to distrust their emotions—especially when they feel intense, confusing, or overwhelming. For neurodivergent people, this experience can be even more pronounced. Emotions may arrive more strongly, last longer, or be triggered in ways others do not understand. This episode reframes painful emotions as information rather than failure. Anger can highlight boundaries or values being crossed. Frustration can signal that effort is being applied to a strategy that is not working. Confusion can indicate that learning is taking place, even when clarity has not yet emerged. Worry and anxiety often reflect repeated questions that can be changed. By learning to interpret emotions rather than suppress them, it becomes possible to take small, intentional actions that shift experience. The goal is not to eliminate difficult feelings, but to use them as a guide for experimentation, adjustment, and growth. 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 - 16 More greats from the American Song Book plus naughty dog breeds named and shamed, Goldilocks the burglar, WWII UXB, personal irritations and finally a trip to Wicksteed Park. 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. 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
Green Crop Questions Answered Green crops, what are they, when do I plant them, what jolly good are they and isn't this just a living mulch? Glad you asked, because Kath Irvine is here to answer those questions and more. 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 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
Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library Update with Mike Te Ara Whetu – the new Waikanae Library project – is entering one of its most exciting stages - the roof is nearly ready to go on. Mike joins us with the latest update on the build, sharing key milestones already achieved, what’s coming next, and the expected timeframe for completion. Listen in to hear how this much-anticipated community space is taking shape. 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
Dr Beak - Growing Gin from the Ground Up This journey takes us to Martinborough to sit down with Lacey from Dr Beak - a distillery redefining what it means to make gin in New Zealand. What started as backyard experiments and a simple “should we make gin?” message has grown into a brand driven by curiosity, creativity and a deep connection to the land. From garden-grown botanicals to bold experiments like their umeshu and juniper-forward exploration series, we dive into how Doctor Baek is pushing boundaries while staying true to gin. Lacey shares the story behind their distinctive name, their commitment to locally sourced ingredients, and their long-term vision of creating a true single-site botanical gin. We also explore the challenges of growing your own ingredients, the resurgence of juniper in New Zealand, and what it means to build a flavour profile that reflects place, patience and experimentation. 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
APRA Songwriters Showcase Part 5 - New Zealand Music with Todd Zaner Todd Zaner presents more music celebrating New Zealand songwriters and their work through APRA. 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
Dr Proctor's Fart Powder - Chapter 7 and 8 Viv continues reading Dr Proctor's Fart Powder, finishing Chapter 6 and beginning Chapter 7. 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. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
From Lab to Land: The Circular Economy in Action Greg speaks with Dr Anouk Mertens about her research into the bioeconomy and the challenges of turning scientific innovation into real-world solutions. They explore how collaboration - not just technology - is key to bridging the gap between research and practice, and discuss what the circular economy could mean for small island communities facing waste and sustainability issues. 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
Who Cares? Are Carers of People with Parkinson's Undervalued? Kitty's friend told her they'd been advised by their partner with Parkinson's that they had no right to complain because it wasn't happening to them. Yet surely carers of Parkinson’s patients tread a tricky tightrope. Torn between sympathy and irritation, grieving the lost plans for their future happiness, are they not deserving of a friendly ear too? 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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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.
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM

 

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