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Ordinary Life - Emma's Auckland Adventure Emma talks about her appointment at Auckland Hospital for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), an invasive yet effective treatment for the symptoms of Parkinson's. How does she feel, and how does one cope with the prospect of such major surgery? Contains graphic descriptions of treatments. 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 - ep165 Features on recently departed guitarists Steve Cropper and Phil Upchurch and more great music Paul presents a music programme featuring Jazz, Blues and Soul, from old to new. Play Episode
Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library update - traffic arrangements Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library project have advised that there will be temporary traffic management arrangements in place between the 2nd of February to approx 27th of February. Project Manager Mike Richardson dropped into the studio to talk about this next step in the project. The traffic will be affected between 7.30am and 5pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) and all weather dependent. This is to allow for the stormwater system and sprinkler system to be connected to the main networks which reside underneath carparks next to Mahara Gallery. Approx 8 carparks will be closed while this work takes place and there will be traffic and pedestrian management in place to ensure everyone can get to where they need to go safely. Play Episode
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Music Centre A chat with Amanda and Kay about the fantastic work the centre does teaching the next generation of musicians This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Play Episode
Groove Yard Show - Visit 199 Another classic bunch of tracks in this visit to The Groove Yard. We have two dollops of Motown, The Cure, Joy Division, some Reggae, some Brum Beat, and lots more. Forgotten 45s, long lost LPs, and great golden gems from the music of the 20th Century. Play Episode
Community Notices - 26 January 2026 Community Notices for Kapiti and Horowhenua, broadcast on Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
A Week of It - Moy Place Decision Revisit, Community Patrol, Rates Cap, and more A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz. Play Episode
Blues Train - New Year, Old Me - Part 2 Ryan Gatling presents a great music show featuring Jazz, Blues, Funk, Soul and Gospel in his very cool style. Play Episode
The Social Link - Life after school and finding work in a small town This week Finn and Kai talk about the realities of life after school, from job hunting in a small community to rejection, money stress and the pressure of figuring out what comes next. It's an honest and grounded episode, reflecting the experiences many young people are navigating as they move into work and early adulthood in Aotearoa today. Supported by NZ On Air & Coast Access Radio. Play Episode
Simply Gardening with Kath Irvine - Spraying! Do we, don't we? To spray or not to spray? That is the question. To quote Hamlet here "Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune (ie have a bug on your fruit), or to take arms against a sea of troubles (spray the blighters), and by opposing end them? (and in turn end our beautiful environment”. There is no Shakespeare in this episode but that quote kind of fits. Do we really need to spray, is it doing what we think it is, what are we "ending" and is it actually upsetting the apple cart? Play Episode
Great Tracks and Sidetracks - 21 January 2026 Bits and pieces on children's playgrounds, pocket watches, airport lounges plus the latest on the Gap Tree. This is a recording from a live broadcast. Peter Fleming brings you an entertaining 90 minutes of popular music, mostly gleaned from the 1970’s and 1980’s but not excluding music from any era. Play Episode
Tales from the Top Shelf - with Wills Cameron on Remarkable Cream’s Kiwi Journey Suzie uncovers the remarkable journey of Wills Cameron and the family-led brand Remarkable Cream. From childhood memories on the bottling line to building a flavour-forward liqueur range loved across Aotearoa, Wills reflects on standing out in a crowded market, embracing natural ingredients, and creating New Zealand’s most talked-about seasonal eggnog. A rich, personable conversation for anyone who loves craft spirits and Kiwi creativity. 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

 

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6:00 AM - 6:30 AM
The Weekly Hotwire
Angus Kebbell brings you closer to the heart of New Zealand’s primary industries and rural economy. Through in-depth conversations, field reports and expert insight, we explore how farming, environment, markets and policy converge and sometimes collide.
6:30 AM - 7:00 AM
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous Radio Show based in Christchurch aims to increase public awareness of Alcoholics Anonymous as an effective means of recovery
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Headscarves and Good Yarns
Headscarves and Good Yarns is all about celebrating the differences we have in our community. Even though we all look, think and speak differently to each other we all call Aotearoa our home so tune in and find hear the stories of many different kiwis.
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Kick up the 80's
An independent show produced by British DJ Geoff Dorsett. Geoff takes us back to the 80’s with classic 80's tunes and long forgotten classics and throws in interviews and quizzes.
8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM

 

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