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A week of it - Equestrians directed to expressway, reckless behaviour and Kapiti murder accused are some of the stories from this weeks round up A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Ratbags Racing Show-04-07-2025 Chris Craddock explores the potential winners of the weekends racing Play Episode
Special Feature - with Suzy Cato - NZ's favourite children's television and radio presenter - coming to the Kapiti Coast Catherine has a chat with the delightful Suzy Cato and we get to hear about how it all started for Suzy, some great stories from her time broadcasting, some little snippets of songs and all around a delightful korero with one of our favourite people on the radio and TV. Suzy will be at the Paraparaumu Library on the 10th of July between 10 and 11am. This show captures the varied and interesting events and people that we come across at Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Backstage Pass - an introduction to Te Raukura ki Kāpiti and a look at upcoming events in July We invite our community of performing arts lovers on the Kāpiti Coast to tune in for a peek behind the curtain, centre-stage spotlights on events & artists, creative journeys & general entertainment at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - Peter welcomes Danni Davis and ‘In The Shallows’ back to the Coast Access studio. ….and now for something completely different. After a couple of years absence, Peter welcomes Danni Davis and ‘In The Shallows’ back to the Coast Access studio. Danni arrives with her guitar plus Sam Holdom and his rectangular wooden drum and Anna Week and her keyboard. Squashed into our small studio they produce some beautiful live soundtracks.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. Play Episode
REDLINE Ep # 5 We chat about what’s going on in the current motorsport scene, dive into the history of some of the greatest cars and racing series (or the worst), and share whatever random fun facts I pick up along the way. Play Episode
Revive and Thrive - with Kathy Procter - coordinator of Grandparents raising Grandchildren in Kapiti In this week’s programme will be talking about some of the ‘hot tips’ to be a good listener and then he will be talking to Kathy Procter who is the coordinator of Grandparents raising Grandchildren in Kapiti. How do you prepare for retirement? Ron Tustin takes the listener through what to expect in retirement, what you can do to prepare, health issues that may affect you and provides helpful advise on where to go for assistance. Play Episode
A Political Point of View - Penny interviews Daran Ponter, Chair of the Wellington Regional Council Daran Ponter, Chair of the Wellington Regional Council talks about the process for buying new trains to Otaki and north to Palmerston North to replace the Capital Connection. The new trains will provide more daily services and introduce weekend services. And Daran talks about the advocacy that turned around the Waka Kotahi decision to dial back the design of the O2NL. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep 135 New Kiwi jazz features, along with other great music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
A Political Point of View - Penny interviews Dr Margaret Hayward (former secretary to Norman Kirk) Long time Kapiti Coast resident Dr Margaret Hayward reflects on her time working for the late Prime Minister Norm Kirk, and her political research of the changing political times under the NZ Prime Ministers that followed. Find the latest political conversations from local MP's in the Otaki and Mana electorates and Local Government representatives from Kapiti and Horowhenua. Play Episode
Ask Margot Ep 54 - including your transformational powers Margot is our go to for life problems. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “Ask Margot” to provide sound, real and insightful advice. Play Episode
Write your story - With guest, Alasdair Finnie, sharing a story about his 'First Experiences in New Zealand' The journey of moving from one country to another is a courageous step into the unknown filled with excitement, challenges, and the promise of new beginnings and infinite possibilities. Our guest, Alasdair Finnie, shares a story about his 'First Experiences in New Zealand'. 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

 

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4/07/25 - 4/07/25
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Join us weekday mornings for the latest news from our community, local weather, loads of music and special guests
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Solid Gold 60's
Solid Gold 60s with Geoff Dorsett
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Supersonic 70's
Supersonic 70s with Geoff Dorsett
9:00 PM - 10:00 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.
10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Retrospect Garage Punk
'60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freak beat and psychedelia from the entire planet. Your regular toe-tapping trip down memory lane this ain't! This is a weekly show hosted by Phil Grey and first broadcast on Free FM [Hamilton, New Zealand]
11:00 PM - 11:59 PM
Friday Night Blues
The Friday Night Blues Show is a trip through the wonderful world of the blues. Blues music comes in many styles and can be happy or sad, slow or fast, loud or soft. I cover all these on each programme through a wide range of artists

 

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