Conversations at Coast Access Radio: Recent Episodes
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A diverse range of conversations with interesting people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this weeks episode, Nikki chats to Melissa Neville, who was inspired by Birthright Kapiti’s college ball gown hire, to create a business that would provide local women with good quality, pre-loved, dresses to wear out to that special event, for very little cost.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this week’s episode, Nikki chats to Sancia Duncan, centre manager and registered councillor, about the Loss & Grief Centre, which was established in 2020 and offers counselling, support groups and companioning for those local people who have lost someone dear to them and are struggling to deal with their grief.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this episode – Nikki chats to Dee from Kapiti Women’s Centre, about the services they offer local women in need, the courses they run, the association with Women’s Refuge, and the upcoming fundraiser for the centre happening later this month.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Hugh Shields of Eco Hunters Aotearoa joins Graeme to continue with their discussion on the issues around pest control.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Graeme Joyce talks with Hugh Shields of Eco Hunters Aotearoa about the issues of pest control in this first of a two part discussion.This show features a diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this week’s episode, Nikki chats to Vilmary Kaestner about her journey from Venezuala to Germany to New Zealand as well as setting up her food business, which focusses on celiac safe South American cuisine, originally as a market stall and now as a café based in Mahara Place.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this episode, from the Levin Mall Studio, Nikki chats to Fi Greig about her new cafe at the old courthouse building in Levin. Fi highlights some of the exciting things coming up at the cafe, and also touches on her exciting new life in LevinA diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Otaihanga Zero Waste General Manager Ben Wakefield talks about the opening of Zero Waste in Otaihanga, explaining the process of recycling and reuse of excess building materials from construction saving tonnes of waste going to landfill. This show has a diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand.
In this week’s episode, Nikki speaks to Kāpiti Coast physiotherapist Jo Clouden who is a woman with a mission. Jo is determined to bring improved cancer rehabilitation services to the Kāpiti Coast and Horowhenua and is hosting two cooking master class fundraisers, run by well-known local chef Fi Greig, to generate funding and support for publicly-funded cancer rehabilitation services in both districts.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
Sharyn brings us wonderful stories from the 2 decade long involvement with KCC, the children's branch of Forest and Bird. Sharyn received the award for her exceptional service to the Kapiti-Mana branch and its Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) for children. Sharyn has been involved with KCC for two decades and for much of that time was coordinator. Her enthusiasm ensured her love of nature was embraced by large numbers of children. She organised a huge number of outings for her KCC branch and members from the wider region.
In this week’s episode local business woman, Jo Kendrick, takes us on her journey from a damaged childhood, through broken relationships, to a diagnosis of Body Dysmorphia which in turn led to Jo starting her own business “Body Journey” to support other people who are struggling with body issues.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this weeks episode, Nikki talks to DJ about his journey transitioning from female to male - starting with his realisation of gender dysmorphia in his final years of primary school to beginning medical transitioning last year.
Nikki chats to Leo Barber, about his nearly two decades at Paraparaumu Beach Golf Club as Course Superintendent and General Manager, and what his next career move is going to be.A diverse range of conversations with people from Kapiti, Horowhenua and across New Zealand. Always interesting and surprising.
In this episode Nikki chats to Claire Mance, who is the General Manager for the Kapiti Coast Chamber of Commerce, about what this organisation offers to and advocates for local businesses
Toni Francis chats to Oliver in the Levin Mall Studio about the challenges of opening up a business during Covid, her travels to Argentina, and her desire to bring food, music and culture to the people of Levin.
In this week’s episode, Gareth Watkins and Roger Smith talk to Nikki about the 15 year journey of Pride NZ, so far, and include some archival audio recording of our queer community from 1999 through to March 2024.
In today’s conversation, Viv talks to Leslie Louise Bishop aka Bee who is busy setting up a community garden in Otaki’s Haruatai Park, a concept recently given the red light by KCDC.
In this week’s episode, Nikki chats to local business woman, Anna Colville-Smith, about the Womanhood Journal concept she created in 2020, to celebrate women in business in Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Paul talks with William Brown, Chair of Waikanae Estuary Care Group - about it's history, the current birdlife and species that are starting to be attracted into the Estuary
This week, Nikki speaks to Nat Bryan about her son’s journey with APD (audio processing disorder) and how this inspired her to write and illustrate a picture book called JC the Bumblebee with APD to help explain to others exactly what this neurodiverse condition is.
In this week’s episode, Paul Nees chats to the new Paraparaumu College principal - Mark Robinson - who takes over the reins at the college in Term 2
This week, Nikki chats to Paraparaumu College Year 13 students, Fletcher Martin and Ella Wingate, about being selected to take part in the London International Youth Science Forum in July this year.
In today’s episode, Nikki chats to Annie Romanos, a Kapiti based business/executive coach who, after a life-changing diagnosis of ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), has made it her mission to educate workplaces on how to get the most out of the awesomeness of their neuro-diverse employees.
Nikki talks to Frank Edwards about his life and career as a NZ actor/scriptwriter over the past 50 plus years - Frank also shares some highlights from his autobiographical book “Bit Part Actor"
This week Nikki chats to Waikanae resident Dr Cherie Chu-Fuluifaga, who was made an Officer of the NZ Order of Merit as part of the New Year Honours for her services to education. Cherie spoke about how her passion for education in all areas, but especially in regards to the Pacifica communities, has grown throughout her life, as well as her dreams for the future.
SeniorNet in Kapiti, helps you learn how to use a PC, laptop or tablet and smartphone, using the internet, emailing, writing letters and creating other documents, as well as managing your data and photographs. Teresa Urutia drops in to remind us of all the great things you could learn so technology isn't so scary.
Chairperson of the Horowhenua Community Camera Trust Ted Melton goes over what the Trust is, how they use CCTV cameras in the Horowhenua in conjunction with the Police, and how they prioritise community safety and privacy. Ted also discusses some of his prior work, including with the North Shore City Council, and Foxton Beach Progressive Association.
Learn more about this chronic disease from the trusts CEO Belinda Brown. She speaks to Coast Access Radio about how different symptoms present themselves, what it's like to live with the disease and talks about the Camp Purple. Amazing work is being done by this organisation to support teens, holding a week long camp where they can share their experiences and participate in a camp where they are understood and supported by experts and adults who also have the disease. DONATE to Camp Purple Live today at https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/camp-purple-live-2024-waikanaeFor more information on the disease go to https://crohnsandcolitis.org.nz
This Conversation focuses what the Kapiti carers do in providing transport to the Hospitals and medical centres of the region - and they need volunteers.
Local kaumātua Don Te Maipi talks to Nikki about the sanctity of te reo, especially in the current political environment, as well as upcoming local Waitangi celebrations
Grant & Diana Crosse from Kapiti Olive Oils talk to Nikki about their life changing move from sheep and beef farming on the East Coast to running an olive tree grove business in Otaki.
In this episode, Nikki chats to Ofri and Emma, from Paraparaumu College, about the recent Zeal TED talk event they were part of.
This weeks episode is a repeat of one from January 2023 - Nikki talking to Victoria Kaye-Simmons about a new Keep NZ Beautiful schools initiative
Nikki talks to RNZ reporter Ben Strang - ex Kapiti College boy - about his journey from playing rep cricket to becoming the deputy executive editor of RNZ Morning Report
Nikki talks to her guest Krystal Gibbens about her journey from Broadcasting to RNZ Reporter
Todays guests are Marcel van den Assum and Katherine Corich. Marcel and Katherine, representing Kāpiti Air Urban (previously Save Kāpiti Airport) talk about the current and future vision around the airport and how that can benefit the whole Kāpiti Coast.
What makes trams so interesting? Graeme asks Grant and Henry, volunteers from the Wellington Tramway museum all about the Trams. A lovely jaunt through the history of the museum and what you can expect to see when you visit the museum.
Todays guest is James Stent a year 13 Student from Kapiti College who is an amazing musician and singer.
In this episode Catherine finds out directly from Bronwyn what it's like to have MD, how it occurred and how does she deal with it. GM of Macular Degeneration, Bronwyn Anderson, talks about the science and what treatments are currently available and what is in the pipeline.
Catherine speaks to the incredible Amelia Trotter about her new venture that will be opening soon. Listen to her story here on this podcast, and see learn more about them here - make sure you watch the video - it's extraordinary. https://www.tekahutiu.org.nz
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Tim Costley
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Steve Stojanovic. Steve is an artist, jewellery designer, and coin designer. He has worked fro Australian Mint, and now does bespoke jewellery and sculptures in Otaki
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guests are Angela and Sylvia.
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest are Angela and Andy
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guests are Rob Thornton and Angela Robertson.
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Tim Mills
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Kristen Phillips.
Vivienne, Catherine, Nikki or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Amelia Trotter
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Emma of the Nikau Foundation
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Julie Emily Womens Festival and Strawberry
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Repair Cafe
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Lorraine Hamilton TEDx
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Fergus Wheeler, Death without Debt
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Jack Penman
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Sonia Toss
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Ryan Gatling
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guests are Rhys and Sonja from Nga Manu
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guests are Graham and Margaret Priest. Note: this episode deals with abuse, discretion required
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Angela Robertson
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Robyn Keeling of Toolbox
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Leon Downes
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Jayne Moretto
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Kerry Lovell, Kapiti Foodbank
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Matariki
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guests are Lesley Watkins and Richard Brewer.
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Otaki Players
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Carol Bungar
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest isMatt Joe Gow
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Paul Jones, Waikanae Community Patrol
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Mandy Savage, Cancer Society
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest are Charlotte Tollervey and Gus Evans
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Cam Ronald from the Otaki RSA
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Murray Short
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Cam Ronald, Otaki RSA
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Rose Original
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Rose Lawson
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest are from the KCDC and HDC
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Paul Bright
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Adrian Gregory, Nikau Foundation.
Todd, Nigel or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is George Hickton
Todd, Nigel or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Kerry from the Foodbank
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Kate Spencer. Note this is a repeat of an earlier programme to coincide with the event described in the programme.
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Bens Bunns
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Sharyn Pike
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Kate Spencer
Todd, Tanya or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Dave Key
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Hilary Barry
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Geoff Dorsett
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Wendy Joyes
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest isTim Costley
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Jordan Harcourt-Hughes
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest is Rick Zaner
Todd or Graeme chat with a guest about their lives, their passions, their insights on life; todays guest are Andy and Lee