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Write Your Story - Jillian Van Raalte, again! Living and working in different countries offers a unique lens through which we view the world. Settling into a new country is a profound life transition that touches nearly every aspect of your identity and daily experience, challenging us to adapt, reflect and grow. Capturing a story about your experience provides perspective, and what’s more, your grandchildren might want to know where they come from. After all your story is the beginning of theirs. This week Jillian van Raalte, who has lived in several different countries, share two of her experiences - ‘Arriving in New Zealand’ and ‘Memories of Kandy in Sri Lanka’. 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
Let's Talk Golf - Gerald Ponsford Penny Gaylor interviews a selection of guests about golf for locals. Find out about local course, lessons, rules, course etiquette, new developments, competitions and golf equipment. Play Episode
Ask Margot - Ep 65 - How Not to Get Hit On or Be Dumped... Our questions this episode cover how not to get 'hit on' or be 'dumped', how to manage an out of control talker, why we must forgive and the biggest turn-offs for women. 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
Blues Train - Synths Synths and more Synths Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Soil health It's all about soil. Connect with it, get familiar with it and work out what does your garden needs. What is soil, can we fix it, what is in it and what makes a good soil you ask? We dig in to this first episode with gardening super star Kath Irvine (our words, not hers - she is far too humble). Catherine asks those pesky questions and Kath answers them beautifully. Gardening made accessible with the wonderful garden teacher and author Kath Irvine. Armed with her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Play Episode
Live Interview with The Sugar Babes Stephen Wright - Firebird Cafe event Firebird Cafe will be rocking and rolling on Saturday night with Stephen Wright and the Sugar Babes / Back in the Flame on Saturday night. Bring a can of food with you in this airline themed gig. It’s the launch of the new Sugar Gliders “Flying High” experience — airline-themed, with check-in at the door and a can of food drop instead of baggage. They are keeping ticket prices low and asking you to bring a can of food for the local homeless shelter. It’s nearly Christmas, and it’s all about Give AND Let Give. Stephen joined Catherine to chat about the event. For more info go to http://sgtunes.com/ and https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/back-in-the-flame-tickets-1811681671649 Play Episode
Tales from the Top Shelf - with Anthony from Spirit Workshop Susie talks to Anthony about the story of Spirits Workshop Whisky and Gins Join host Suzie Carrig as she "travels" the country talking to passionate and knowledgeable craftspeople about their unique stories in the fascinating world of distilling. Play Episode
New Zealand Music New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode
Books Aloud - Mandy Hager, Revenge and Rabbit Holes Revenge and Rabbit Holes is the latest adult novel from Kapiti Coast's award-winning author, Mandy Hager. She talks to Vivienne about this second book in the Chasing Ghosts mystery series. Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - Ellie & The Cat Episode 5 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. Play Episode
Ordinary Life - Secrets and Lies Is honesty the best policy when it comes to opening up to others about your diagnosis? And can you deal with the whispers of sympathy? 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. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep156 Exploring the tension between the spiritual and the secular in music, plus more! Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode

 

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3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ireland Calling
Ireland seems closer every week with Oliver Lee presenting current events and sports news. Featuring a wide range of Irish music and the occasional guest, including visiting Irish performers, politicians, sports and business people
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Life Rewritten 40 +
Life doesn’t stop at 40—in fact, it’s just getting started. Join Kristyl Neho as she dives into inspiring stories, personal insights, and thought-provoking discussions about embracing change, discovering new opportunities, and rewriting what life looks lik
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - 9:00 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]
9:00 PM - 9:30 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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