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We Journey to Harrier Springs! 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
NZ By Names - Part 2 New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner. 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 Secret of Platform 13 Continues! 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. Play Episode
Emma is Back with Power Pills 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. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep194 An all vinyl show - there may be some clicks and pops but the music shines through. 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. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 228 After rummaging through recorded relics and finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century we get a bit heavy in this visit to The Groove Yard, with music from Led Zeppelin, Vanilla Fudge, Smashing Pumpkins, and The White Stripes. There is also Ry Cooder, Steely Dan, Eva Cassidy will calm us down, and it’s all mixed with some R&B, Reggae, and Surfing sounds. But we kick off with some Motown. Play Episode
Daffodil Day - How You Can Make a Difference Daffodil Day is one of the Cancer Society's biggest annual fundraisers, helping to fund cancer research, patient support services, accommodation, transport, and prevention programmes. Mandy explains where donations go, how volunteers make a difference, and how you can get involved this Daffodil Day. The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well. 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 - 17 August 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Giveaway, Book Fair and Fertiliser! Waikanae Gardeners - time to order your fertiliser - AND be in to win tickets to the Garden trail. In this episode we hear from Alf and Robin from the Waikanae Lions about the Spring Fertiliser sale for Waikanae (order now and before the 22nd August) and the Book Fair - this year being held 17&18th October. There is a special offer for the first 3 who mention ACCESS RADIO in their order for fertiliser (Waikanae deliveries only) - there are 3 tickets to giveaway to the 2027 Garden trail! For book enthusiasts, drop your donations of good quality paperback and hardback books into the collection bin at Coastlands Mall in Paraparaumu and Signcraft in Omahi Street Waikanae. 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
August & September Seminars, New Courses and Pick and Mix Trips New Zealand's ancient wildlife, poverty in Aotearoa, the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, and a range of educational outings are all part of the upcoming programme at WEA. Listen in for a preview of the seminars, courses and Pick & Mix trips on offer over August and September, and visit their website kapitiwea.org.nz for more information and how to book. 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 Letter to Peter-Trust This is the second in this series, this weeks topic is trust. From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church Play Episode
Long-serving Advocate Steps Down, Behind the Hoardings at Paraparaumu Library and Ōtaki Racing Keen to Collaborate with Axed Clubs and more. Long-serving local advocate steps down, Paekākāriki's newest lifesaver, hype for local entries into Burger on a Plate, helping keep Ōtaki’s drinking water safe and reliable, behind the hoardings at Paraparaumu Library, Whāngai adoption book launched, Ōtaki racing keen to collaborate with targeted clubs. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode

 

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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
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 Radio Show
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show is a 25 minute broadcast, brought to you by members of Alcoholics Anonymous based in the Christchurch area. The purpose of this show is to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery from the disease of alcoholism.
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.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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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