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Jon Hollingsworth Themes - New Years Day Party Mix I've dug into the Coast Access Radio music medicine cabinet, to find some relief, from the post Christmas and New Years Eve Blues, so lets continue to Party, as if it was New Years Eve all over again!!! Jon likes to have a theme running through his mainly music show. Play Episode
Neurodivergence Matters - Myths & Evidence Neurodivergence is surrounded by myths—some dismissive, some harmful, and some stubbornly persistent despite substantial scientific evidence. In this episode of Neurodivergence Matters, Stephen Harrison explores where these myths come from and why they continue to shape public attitudes toward autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions. Drawing on research, real-world examples, and his own lived experience as a neurodivergent person and parent, Stephen challenges ideas such as “we’re all like that,” “autism is rare,” “ADHD is laziness,” and “autistic people lack empathy.” He also explains why neurodivergence is not a mental illness, why “neurotypical” is an ideal rather than a reality, and how better diagnostics explain rising identification rates. This episode is for neurodivergent adults, parents, educators, leaders, and helping professionals who want a grounded, evidence-based understanding—without hype, blame, or oversimplification. If this episode resonated with you, you’ll find additional neurodivergence-related resources and ways to connect with Stephen at https://thrivalcoaching.nz Play Episode
Left of the Dial - 70s summer 70s pop and rock hits that contain the warm air of summer. Music that listeners may not have heard before, without any genre limits, presented by Rosa Topliff Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - Mr Gum and the Biscuit Millionaire Episode 3 The completion of the story. 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 - Timing of Medications We talk about hospitals and the policy to prevent patients taking medications prescribed elsewhere, and the impact this has on people with long-term chronic illness. 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. Play Episode
Soundwave - ep161 Funk and fun in the lead up to New Year. Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show #195 In this visit to The Groove Yard along with The Who, Simon & Garfunkel, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie and some others we are also going to take a look at some Mersey beat. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Ask Margot Ep 67 Margot answers listeners' questions. 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 - Merry Christmas 2025 Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
Tales from the Top Shelf - with guest Alice McKinley 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. In this episode of Tales from the Top Shelf, Suzie sits down with Alice McKinley, co-founder and creative mind behind Unlikely Companions, a striking new Hawke’s Bay gin brand already making waves in the distilling world. From perfume-inspired design to daring flavour pairings like Rose & Sichuan and Sea Salt & Kelp, Alice reveals how creativity, curiosity, and Kiwi ingenuity shaped their signature spirits. Fresh off winning the NZ Spirit Guide People’s Choice Award at GinDulgence Tauranga, Alice shares the story of how the brand began, why they embraced a saturated market, and how their modern, minimalist bottle design became an instant shelf-worthy icon. Plus, get a first look at what’s next, from upcoming releases to their new tasting room in Ahuriri. Whether you’re a gin explorer or simply love a good origin story, this episode uncovers the unexpected harmony behind Unlikely Companions. Sip slow, stay curious, and enjoy this peek into one of NZ’s most exciting new distilleries. Play Episode
New Zealand Music New Zealand Music presented by Todd Zaner Play Episode
Childrens Story Time - Mr Gum and the Biscuit Millionaire Episode 2 The story 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. Play Episode

 

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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.
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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

 

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