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Featured Programmes
A Week of It
Local news for Kapiti and Horowhenua, showcasing events and happenings of the week that was.
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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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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
The Cancer Society discuss topics around cancer awareness and cancer prevention, what's on in Kāpiti and how can we stay well.
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Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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Conservation Conversation
Educational conversations about the importance of conservation and the benefits of nature from the staff at Ngā Manu Nature Reserve
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Interesting conversations with people from all walks of life.
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Farming Aotearoa
Peter Burke presents Farming Aotearoa. This a monthly programme looking at the diversity of farming in our country and often touching on features not covered in the mainstream media.
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Focus on Arts
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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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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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 Golf
Penny Gaylor interviews guests sharing their knowledge and expertise about all things golf.
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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 - New Year, Old Me - Part 2
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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The Social Link - Life after school and finding work in a small town
This week Finn and Kai talk about the realities of life after school, from job hunting in a small community to rejection, money stress and the pressure of figuring out what comes next. It's an honest and grounded episode, reflecting the experiences many young people are navigating as they move into work and early adulthood in Aotearoa today. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio.
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Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Spraying! Do we, don't we?
To spray or not to spray? That is the question. To quote Hamlet here "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (ie have a bug on your fruit), or to take arms against a sea of troubles (spray the blighters), and by opposing end them? (and in turn end our beautiful environment”. There is no Shakespeare in this episode but that quote kind of fits. Do we really need to spray, is it doing what we think it is, what are we "ending" and is it actually upsetting the apple cart?
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Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 21 January 2026
Bits and pieces on children's playgrounds, pocket watches, airport lounges plus the latest on the Gap Tree. This is a recording from a live broadcast. 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.
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Tales from the Top Shelf - with Wills Cameron on Remarkable Cream’s Kiwi Journey
Suzie uncovers the remarkable journey of Wills Cameron and the family-led brand Remarkable Cream. From childhood memories on the bottling line to building a flavour-forward liqueur range loved across Aotearoa, Wills reflects on standing out in a crowded market, embracing natural ingredients, and creating New Zealand’s most talked-about seasonal eggnog. A rich, personable conversation for anyone who loves craft spirits and Kiwi creativity. 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
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Books Aloud - Threepence on the Carpet by David Whittet
Threepence on the Carpet is a new book by NZ family doctor, novelist and filmmaker David Whittet. Catherine sits down with David to talk about how this book came about. As a folksinger touring the UK in the swinging sixties, life was a kaleidoscope of love, truth, and high hopes for Tommy Trevelian—until it all went up in a puff of smoking incense and bitter betrayal. Now he’s back in his homeland of New Zealand, middle-aged, disillusioned, and destitute. The washed-up musician still wants to sing songs and save the world if he could just get his countrymen to turn off the rugby and listen for a moment. The book is available now.
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Soundwave - ep164
Exploring great music of all sorts Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Groove Yard Show - Visit 198
In this visit to the Groove Yard We have some Northern Soul, two from Elvis Costello a Flash In The Pan, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, a Rock Lobster and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Kapiti GAY - Continuing WW1 poets
Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Jon Hollingsworth Themes - Summer 1
Summer time is a time to relax with some great music. I've selected some classic summer time music for your enjoyment. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show.
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The Social Link - The Beginning
Kai and Finn kick off The Social Link with a proper yarn about why this show exists. Growing up on the Kapiti Coast, school pressure, uniforms, phones in classrooms and why youth voices are often missing from radio. It’s raw, conversational and a bit all over the place at times as they find their feet, but that’s the point. This episode sets the tone for honest, unfiltered conversations about life, growing up and being young in Aotearoa right now. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio
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Neurodivergence Matters - Meeting Makeover: From Overwhelm to Outcomes
Meetings are one of the most common—and most exhausting—workplace experiences for neurodivergent people. Ambiguity, fast turn-taking, sensory overload, and hidden rules can turn even short meetings into a draining exercise in masking and survival. In this episode, Stephen Harrison explores why meetings fail neurodivergent participants and how small, practical changes can dramatically improve participation and outcomes. Drawing on over 30 years of project and change leadership, Stephen shares clear frameworks, scripts, and micro-fixes that facilitators can apply immediately. This is not about slowing meetings down or lowering expectations. It’s about lowering the cognitive waterline so people can think, contribute, and be heard—benefiting neurodivergent and neurotypical participants alike. For practical tools, thoughtful reflections, and support for neurodivergent people and those who care about them, visit https://thrivalcoaching.nz
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22/01/26 - 22/01/26
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Community Notices on Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Ask Margot
Margot De Cotesworth
Disability and Health
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Rotary Club
Coast Access Radio Rotary Club Kapiti
Community
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
New Zealand Music
Coast Access Radio 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
Coast Access Radio and Viti (NZ) Council e_Aotearoa
Arts and Culture
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Let's Talk Golf
Penny Gaylor
Interests and Hobbies
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
Coast Access Radio 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
Coast Access Radio Jon Hollingsworth
Music
Coast Access Radio
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