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Comedian Oliver Pol joined us to chat about his latest solo show Featherbrained, part of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Expect a mix of sharp comedy, offbeat storytelling, and a surprisingly deep dive into the avian mind! Grab your tickets to Featherbrained and the Comedy Fest in Kapiti to catch Oliver. https://www.comedyfestival.co.nz/find-a-show/oliver-pol-featherbrained/ 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

Hundreds of ducks are ready for their next chapter, and HUHA Animal Sanctuary needs your support! CEO Carolyn Press-Mackenzie shares the story behind the rescue, what these ducks need to thrive, and how you can help HUHA, whether that’s offering a home or supporting HUHA’s ongoing work caring for animals in need. 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

If you're looking for a great arty activity over the school holidays, Toi Mahara has you covered! We catch up with the team to hear about how they are helping keep kids entertained these holidays! 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

Waikanae Butchers won us in a fundraising auction, well not all of us, but a chance to sit down with Coast Access Radio and talk about who they are, what their point of difference and why it's OK just to go into a butcher and buy a couple of snags! Listen in to a lovely fellow (Terry) tell us about the local connection to where their product comes from and why quality matters. 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

Part 2 of our chat with Terry from Waikanae Butchers - talking about quality v quantity and how their butchers also learn cooking skills to give their customers advice on what to do with cuts of meat, among other gems of wisdom from Waikanae Butchers. 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

We caught up with Mal to talk about how the Golf For Good Project went, and how when a community comes together great outcomes can be achieved! 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

We speak with Rachel about hosting the New Zealand premiere of WHO KNEW Dyslexia is a Way of Thinking. She explains the concept of the “3D mind,” shares inspiring stories from her Kāpiti-based work, and outlines how families can access the film through private online screenings. 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

Suena Oro, the Whakatū/Nelson-based Te Reo Māori and Spanish fusion band, are bringing their hypnotic, genre-blending sound to Paekākāriki on their ‘Te Heke Tō Taura Kōrari’ tour. Known for their psychedelic live performances, the band weaves together folk, reggae, drone, and improvisation! We caught up with Chris and Alvaro to chat about the new tour, the upcoming EP, and how they weave together the two cultures in their music. 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

CANS FOR COFFEE! Two Fat Chefs - up until the 22nd of March 2026 - will swap a can of food for a coffee as part of a new initiative from fundraiser Top Up, run by Mal Bird. This initiative will see cans of food donated to Kapiti community organisations. For every can, another can will be donated by Star Fish Kapiti and PAK'nSAVE Kapiti. Catherine sits down with Mal in this interview to find out how this started. Two Fat Chefs are located on Marine Parade in Paraparaumu if you would like to swap your can of food for a coffee. Limit of one free coffee (with a can) per person per day. 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

The whirring sound of hope when you need it most, that’s Life Flight. With their rescue helicopters and planes, they deliver critical care to people when they need it because they know that every second counts. We catch up with Seb to talk about the incredible work Life Flight does, the people behind the service, and their upcoming Open Day on Sunday 22 March! 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

Citizens Advice Bureau plays an important role in Aotearoa. They offer free and confidential support when life throws up questions or challenges that are hard to navigate alone, or if you just need some advice on what to do or where to go. CAB Awareness Week is this week for 2026, so we caught up with Mark from CAB Kapiti and Horowhenua to talk about the work they do to support individuals and our communities. With thousands of volunteers supporting a diverse range of enquiries each year, CAB continues to empower people, strengthen communities, and support those that need it. 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

Big Brothers Big Sisters matches tamariki and rangatahi with positive role models who show up, listen, and build consistent one-to-one relationships. Through mentoring they create safe spaces for young people to grow in confidence and resilience. With a presence in Aotearoa since 1996, they continue to make a lasting difference to young people right across the country! They are recipients of the Share the Love of Nature campaign from Ngā Manu and supported by Sharalyn Fraser Agency, a summer initiative gifting family entry vouchers and memberships to local whānau through trusted charities, creating moments of calm, connection, and joy in nature without financial barriers. 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

Share the Love of Nature at Nga Manu campaign raises funds to gift family entry vouchers and annual memberships to local whanau and we speak to one of the charities that will benefit from the campaign - Loss and Grief Centre Kapiti. We talk to Merryn from the charity and find out how these passes and vouchers will be beneficial for those going through loss and grief. 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

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren supports grandparents and kin carers who unexpectedly find themselves raising tamariki full-time. With experienced volunteer support coordinators, they walk alongside whānau, offering practical guidance and advocacy while creating connections and a community that understands the challenges of stepping back into parenting later in life. They are recipients of the Share the Love of Nature campaign from Ngā Manu and supported by Sharalyn Fraser Agency, a summer initiative gifting family entry vouchers and memberships to local whānau through trusted charities, creating moments of calm, connection, and joy in nature without financial barriers. 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

Janet, Director of Toi Mahara, gives us all the details about Fluid Bodies, a powerful new immersive installation by artist Charlotte Crichton opening in February. Blending light, sculpture and sound, Fluid Bodies explores the deep interconnectivity between the ocean and atmosphere, inviting audiences into a sensory experience where art meets science and environment. Janet shares insights into the inspiration behind the work, the international collaborations that helped bring it to life, and why this exhibition is a must-see! The installation is part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, the exhibition opens 14 February, at Toi Mahara. 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