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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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Ask Margot
Margot De Cotesworth hosts "Ask Margot". Margot provides provide sound, real and insightful advice. Listeners are encouraged to write in with a problem they are stuck on, and we will “ask Margot".
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At The Table with Gail
Gail Hall rummages through many a cookbook or delves into treasured home recipes to share with you, tempting you into the kitchen.
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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
A Week of It - Half Marathon, Art Trail, Rahui Womens rugby, Te Horo Gardens and Mowbray record stamp price
The Kāpiti Half Marathon is racing our way this weekend, The Kāpiti Coast Art Trail returned last weekend and is on again this weekend, Rahui’s wāhine rugby team has won the Horowhenua-Kāpiti championship, Spring fever is grabbing Te Horo for next month’s Te Horo Garden Trail and Garden Market and Otaki’s Mowbray gets record price for rare stamp.
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Soundwave - ep154
New Aotearoa music, a nod to Jack De Johnette and more great music. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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At The Table with Gail - It's Paleo Time!
Presented by Gail Hall with co-hosts Peter Fleming, Gail presents a wide range of recipes from the decadently delicious through to gorgeously healthy eating.
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Live Interview with Josette from Taylor - A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift
Taylor - A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift is heading around New Zealand, and it's stopping in Paraparaumu. Get ready to sing your heart out and relive your favourite TayTay Era at this fantastic show! Catherine caught up with Josette (Taylor) to chat about everything Swift! Coast Access Radio presents a selection of interviews from our Live to air broadcast
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Blues Train - Old Favourites
Getting back to basics and reviewing the music I grew up with and love. Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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Left of the Dial - Side projects
Side projects of well known artists from a range of genres, some tracks as well known as their main stream of output. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff
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Revive and Thrive - Trish Velkman, Kapiti Arts & Craft Soc.
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.
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Books Aloud - Home Grown Fruit - A Practical Guide by Kath Irvine and Jason Ross
This guide takes you step-by-step to an abundant, naturally healthy, home orchard, and along the way teaches you all the skills you need to be an epic fruit gardener and Catherine had a wonderful chat with the authors - Kath Irvine - organic gardener who has been teaching food growing to Kiwi gardeners for 25 years, and Jason Ross, who runs Habitate, a coastal Otago nursery specialising in heritage fruit trees and edible landscape design. Their book focuses on creating a healthy setup and selecting well-suited varieties. From this solid foundation, fruit trees flourish, care is easy, there are fewer pests and diseases, and most importantly, growing is fun! This inspiring, accessible book is perfect for beginners setting up a new orchard, busy people who want homegrown fruit without the fuss, and seasoned growers seeking deeper knowledge.
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Childrens Story Time - Teachers Pet, Episode 2
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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Ordinary Life - Sensing Parkinson's
Kitty and Emma discuss a range of "typical" Parkinson's symptoms like losing your sense of smell. 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, Parkinson’s, and trying to reach the bottom of the laundry basket.
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Soundwave - ep153
Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio - A chat with Ian King
Ann Chapman talks to Ian King about his many years in the Fire Service, including many years with the Otaki Brigade. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
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8/11/25 - 8/11/25
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
Childrens Story Time
Coast Access Radio and Viv Bailey
Children and Youth
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Ratbags Racing Show
Chris Craddock
Interests and Hobbies
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
A Week of It with KC News
Arts and Culture
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Books Aloud
Coast Access Radio with Hosts Catherine Scullin or Viv Bailey
Arts and Culture
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Blues Train
Coast Access Radio Ryan Gatling
Music
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
At The Table with Gail
Coast Access Radio with Host Gail Hall
Interests and Hobbies
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Let's Talk Golf
Penny Gaylor
Interests and Hobbies
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Ask Margot
Coast Access Radio with Host Margot De Cotesworth
Disability and Health
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Rotary Club
Coast Access Radio Rotary Club Kapiti
Community
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
A Political Point of View
Coast Access Radio
News, Issues and Current Affairs
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Tales from the Top Shelf
Coast Access Radio with Suzie Carrig
Interests and Hobbies
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Deuce Music
Promoting the very best in new music from around the world. Run by Rob Saunders, DEUCE has been establishing itself as being one of the leading companies in the music industry to offer services to independent bands and artists worldwide.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Back Porch Bluegrass
Back Porch Bluegrass is hosted by Paul Trenwith from Free FM in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton.
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Left of the Dial
Rosa Topliff
Music
Coast Access Radio
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