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Beyond The Radio Edit - Super 1970s Spins Exploring longer tunes from the 1970s, some familiar, some not so. 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 Play Episode
Jon Hollingsworth Themes - 80's One Hit Wonders Pt 1 We head back to in time to the One Hit Wonders of the 80's remembering the music and times. Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
Uncle Bill's Memoir Angela Robertson shares an extract from a memoir written by William Coombes (Uncle Bill) focusing on the first 20 years of his life 1921-1941 in the UK 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
Going Nutty Yes, you guessed it, this week's celebrity ingredient is nuts. We start with a Lemon, Ricotta and Pine Nut Cake followed by an Orange, Muscavado and Hazelnut Cake. Additionally there is a One Bowl Carrot and Pecan Cake (with Cream Cheese Icing). Finally some Almond and Cherry Rolls. Music this week is an instrumental number called 'Muscovado'. Play Episode
Ask Margot - Ep84 Today we're going to look at the different professions that help people with emotional and mental health, and I'll explain where my own work fits into that picture. We'll ask whether it's really possible to copy someone else's path to success, or whether each of us has to find our own. We'll explore what I believe is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children—teaching them to manage themselves. And, because life shouldn't always be too serious, we'll finish with one of the more entertaining subjects I've come across over the years... the Wine Diet, the Champagne Diet and a few thoughts about why successful weight loss probably has less to do with dieting than with the habits we choose every day. 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
Selwyn Williams - A Lifetime on Two Wheels Selwyn Williams joins Paul to share his lifelong passion for motorcycling. From learning to ride as a teenager to rediscovering bikes later in life, Selwyn reflects on touring New Zealand, his love of Triumph motorcycles, memorable adventures, and the freedom that keeps him riding. Along the way, he shares stories from decades on two wheels and explains why motorcycling remains such an important part of his life. A monthly show focusing on the Kapiti Ulysses Motorcycle club. Paul Nees interviews club members and discusses upcoming activities. 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 Play Episode
Blues Train - Remember September Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
What Will Life Look Like in 20 Years? What will technology actually look like 20 years from now? In another solo episode of The Social Link, Kai looks ahead to 2046 and makes some predictions about where technology could be heading. Will smartphones disappear and be replaced by smart glasses or contact lenses? Could AI become a personal assistant living in your head? Will robots be walking around our homes, and could movies and games be generated instantly just for you? From brain-computer interfaces and AI relationships to deepfakes, disappearing jobs and increasingly powerful surveillance, we’re looking at the exciting - and slightly terrifying - possibilities of our technological future. Play Episode
Series 2 - Episode 12 with Anne Powell In this 12th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Anne Powell about her poems which have been set to music, and how living on the Kapiti Coast influences her poetry. She reads several of her poems, and we hear a choir singing one of the musical settings of her poem 'Blessing'. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser. 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 Play Episode
The Energy Equation, Part 6: Conversations That Help Many people genuinely want to support a neurodivergent family member, partner, colleague or client but worry about saying the wrong thing. Helpful conversations do not depend on finding one perfect phrase. They grow through listening, curiosity, timing and trust. Stephen examines why connection needs to come before solutions, how to ask what support is wanted, and why familiar responses such as “Just try harder” or “You seem fine to me” can close a conversation down. He also considers how replacing judgement with curiosity can create space for greater understanding. Capacity matters too. Sometimes the most constructive response is to pause, recover and return later. Repair matters more than perfection, and trust grows through hundreds of ordinary conversations rather than one faultless exchange. Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 34 Peter Fleming is away on holiday and this programme is a repeat of the programme first broadcast on the 22nd April. It contains the usual elements and is the first in his series featuring tracks from the Great American Songbook. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 60 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Weed Smarter not Harder Weeding in a no dig garden - well a few things to ponder here. Not all weeds are created equal. Are they actually doing good things for your soil, can they be chopped and dropped or can they be given a quick tug out of the soil? But, what if you are a devilish bit of buttercup or a clump of grass - well then you might just have to get the fork or digging utensil out for those guys. Not everything is black and white and in this episode Kath gives you some info to help you in a weeding dilemma. Gardening made accessible with wonderful gardening teacher and author Kath Irvine. With her 20 years plus experience, Kath sits down in a live to air interview with Catherine and discusses all things gardening. Visit https://ediblebackyard.co.nz Play Episode

 

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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
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 - 4:30 PM
The Night Sky
In this programme, we explore the wonders of our magnificent night sky – stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies. We discuss the latest news and discoveries from space and, we also tell stories from antiquity - the myths and legends of the night sky.
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 - 10:00 PM
Secret 70's
10:00 PM - 11:00 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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