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A Political Point of View
Conversations with local MPs and Council Leaders from the Greater Wellington area.
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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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ANZAC Vignettes
Anzac Vignettes: Remembering Them
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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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Beyond the Radio Edit
Exploring long plays, deep cuts, and the music beyond the radio edit.
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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
Cancer awareness and support in Kāpiti and Horowhenua with The Cancer Society.
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Conversations at Coast Access Radio
Catch-ups with locals about what matters to them!
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Focus on Arts
Conversations with the creatives and supporters shaping the Kāpiti and Horowhenua arts scene.
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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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Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
The Coast Access Radio Community Noticeboard broadcasts throughout the day on 104.7FM.
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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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Latest Episodes
Juno Spirits Distillery! - Part 1
This week, we journey to Taranaki to chat with Juno Spirits Distillery and there is so much to talk about! 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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NZ Remakes - 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
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Otaki MP Tim Costely update
A regular update from the MP for Otaki Tim Costley including the last couple of weeks of parliament and what that entails.
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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.
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Innaccesible Accesability
Kitty and Mike talk about the lack of real people and real places to help with day to day life administration. Just how to pay your bills, check your government ID or submit documents when you cannot use a smartphone or PC? 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.
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Soundwave - ep198
More tunes from newly acquired albums plus 3 Aotearoa/ New Zealand artists with new albums due. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new.
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Te Ara Whetu Library Special Update
A special update from Mike (Project Manager), Siren (Manager of Libraries for KCDC) and Carole (Te Ara Whetu Hub Lead) on the project build, updates on what to expect inside and what we can expect to see being delivered within the space.
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Focus On Arts - Bill Lake and Steve Hemmens - Part 1
Bill and Steve talk about their musical journey, starting in the early 1960's, bands they have been in, performing together and songwriting. They have worked with may musicians over the years. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from ohaufolk@gmail.com This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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Groove Yard Show - Visit 232 - Keep the Fire Burning
In this visit to The Groove Yard we have rummaged through recorded relics finding forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century and found the following some sweet soul music from a new collection of female songsters, some Blues, some Reggae, some Garage Rock, and more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century.
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Gynaecological Cancer Awareness
It is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness month in September. Mandy Savage from the Cancer Society discussed awareness, prevention, symptoms, and support for gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical, uterine, vulval, and vaginal cancers. Approximately 1,000 New Zealand women are diagnosed each year and approximately 400 die from these cancers. Learn more here about prevention, symptoms and where to go to for help. 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 - 14 September 2026
Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio.
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Golf for Good and October Book Fair
Golf for Good and October Book Fair are the subject of todays episode with Rex and Charlie from Waikanae Lions. The Mini Golf has had over 45,000 people through since opening in December last year - have you been? Get a group together and book a fun activity. Put the Book Fair in the diary - October 17th and 18th in Waikanae. The Waikanae skin check bus will also be at the Book Fair - get your skin checked for free. 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
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15/09/26 - 15/09/26
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
The Morning Show
Coast Access Radio
Various
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Kapiti and Horowhenua Community Noticeboard
Coast Access Radio
Community
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
A Political Point of View
Penny Gaylor
News, Issues and Current Affairs
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Soundwave
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
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Childrens Story Time
Viv Bailey
Children and Youth
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Books Aloud
Catherine Scullin / 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
Todd Zaner
Music
10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Tales from the Top Shelf
Suzie Carrig
Interests and Hobbies
Coast Access Radio
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