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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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Conversations at Coast Access Radio - Di Buchan and Energise Otaki!
Di talks about the work and aims of Energise Otaki with particular regard to the Carbon Forests initiative. A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
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Focus on Arts - Tim Li
A wrap up of this year's Kapiti Art Trail. Paraparaumu artist Tim Li talks about his work. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard Show #189
In visit to the Groove yard we are taking a deep dive into the vault that holds the music from the 60s. Yes, it’s a whole 60 minutes of 60s music. So kaftans and beads at the ready. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Community Notices - 17 November 2025
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
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Focus on Faith-13-11-2025
From the congregation of Paraparaumu Baptist Church
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Sunday at 8
Christian music for the morning and evening
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Radio Viti Kapiti Episode 22 - Measles and exam papers stolen
A programme in Fijian and English for families and RSE workers and private contractors from Fiji and the Pacific Islands. This programme also focusses on youth.
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Write Your Story - Sue Winstanley
Living and working in Saudi Arabia is a journey that few of us have experienced. This week our guest Sue Winstanley, opens a window into a world we can only dream about. Sue, a neonatal nurse, recounts a story from her early days in Saudi Arabia, reflecting on the new friendships she established and the cultural learning curve she experienced during Ramadan. 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.
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Ask Margot Ep64 - Parental Guilt, and the Right Balance
This episode deals with questions about how to handle parental guilt and how to get the balance right between gentleness and firmness, how MRI is a life philosophy, how to recover from a broken heart and what to do when you just don't know what to do. 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.
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Live Interview - Strawberry Festival 15th November
It is Strawberry Festival Time again this Saturday the 15th - raising funds for Mary Potter Hospice. Organisers Julie and Emily came in to talk to Catherine about what you can expect on the day, which is loads of food, entertainment, Christmas shopping and of course Strawberries.
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Kapiti GAY - The Glamour Boys
Tony reads extracts from Chris Bryant's book about rebel M.P.'s who fought for Britain to defeat Hitler. Dr Tony Reed looks at the issues facing the LGBTI community
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Blues Train - A Billie Holiday Kind of Mood
Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style.
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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
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A Political Point of View
Coast Access Radio
News, Issues and Current Affairs
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Conservation Conversation
Coast Access Radio with hosts from Nga Manu Nature Reserve
Learning Centre
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Soundwave
Coast Access Radio Paul Nees
Music
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Cult Chat
Join Dr Caroline Ansley, Lindy Jacomb and Liz Gregory as they traverse the cultiverse. Journey with them as they unpack the cult playbook, talk to leavers of coercive and controlling groups in New Zealand, and share their stories.
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Ordinary Life
Kitty and Emma
Disability and Health
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
What's on Indian Radio
Step into the vibrant world of Indian music. And yeah, Bollywood is in the mix but with "What's on Indian Radio," your host Sinclair is gearing up to take you on a ride through the non-mainstream scene.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Childrens Story Time
Coast Access Radio and Viv Bailey
Children and Youth
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Books Aloud
Coast Access Radio with Hosts Catherine Scullin or Viv Bailey
Arts and Culture
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Supersonic 70's
Supersonic 70s with Geoff Dorsett
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Soft Rock
The Soft Rock show is a multiple award-winning radio show presented by Geoff Dorsett. It is recorded at Geoff Dorsett’s home studio in Wiltshire, UK, and broadcast on several radio stations around the world, including the UK, USA, and NZ
9:00 PM - 9:30 PM
New Zealand Music
Coast Access Radio Todd Zaner
Music
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Tales from the Top Shelf
Coast Access Radio with Suzie Carrig
Interests and Hobbies
Coast Access Radio
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