Parliament update from Otaki MP Tim Costley including front line services and sensible access to medical testing for Horowhenua residents.

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

One for your health today - looks like coffee - tastes like coffee - - Chi-Coffy - the naturally caffeine-free, gut-friendly prebiotic alternative to coffee. When you get the dreaded news from the doctor that you have to cut down on caffeine or you just want an alternative to add in to the mix, then this lovely additive and preservative free drink could just be for you. Catherine sits down with Magokoro owner Venu to talk about the product she has chosen to take herself caffeine free. Visit magokoro.co.nz for more information and to order Chi-coffy.

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

Direct from the beehive, Otaki MP Tim Costley dials into the station and gives us a scoop on what is happening in parliament of late.

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 acclaimed play Waenga, is heading on a lower North Island tour including Te Raukura ki Kapiti Coastlands Theatre on 1 August and Catherine sits down with cast member and former Raumati Beach local Rameka Tamaki to talk about this powerful piece of work.

A sharply prescient story of systemic violence, racism and hope, which resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds, Waenga delves into the challenges of rangatahi Māori trying to change the system, from the outside and the inside. Hariata and Tamati created Waenga so rangatahi could see their voices and their experiences on stage – and consulted with rangatahi during the making of the work. They thought it was more important than ever in an election year to put on this work and take it far and wide.

Created by Hariata & Tamati Moriarty and directed by Jim Moriarty, Waenga centres on a young wahine Māori who is arrested and finds herself in a police holding cell. Alongside her journey is Peyton, who is coming to understand what a Tangata Tiriti partnership is and Grayson, a young Māori lawyer navigating his role in the system.

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

Otaki MP Tim Costley joins us to discuss the uncertain future of Air Chathams flights from Kāpiti Airport and why keeping the airport operational matters for the region. From transport links and local business to emergency services, air ambulances, and disaster resilience, Tim shares his concerns about what could be lost if the airport were to close and what residents can do to support its future.

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

Coming in June, Toi Mahara are starting two weeks of immersive, interactive, and creating live art, and you are not going to want to miss it! We chat with Kirsten to get all the details.

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

Senior Constable Brett details a strange jewellery crime, updates us on the rise in fuel thefts in the region and reminds us to keep an eye out for young people riding bikes and scooters in the dimming Autumn light.

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

Te Ara Whetu – the new Waikanae Library project – is entering one of its most exciting stages - the roof is nearly ready to go on. Mike joins us with the latest update on the build, sharing key milestones already achieved, what’s coming next, and the expected timeframe for completion. Listen in to hear how this much-anticipated community space is taking shape.

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

This time on Community Beat, Senior Constable Brett Polglase talks about happenings around the Kapiti District from a burned out car on a beach in Peka Peka to the rise in shoplifting and fuel thefts. He gives some tips on keeping yourself and your vehicles safe and touches on the difficult world of online bullying. A weekly sit down chat with our Community Police, updating us on the good and the bad happening in the Kapiti region.

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

Orpheus Choir Wellington hits the road with Vivaldi’s Gloria, as well as Mozart Requiem in a full concert programme coming to Kāpiti on the 6th of June at Te Raukura ki Kapiti. Catherine sits down with the choirsalso feature Orpheus Scholars, emerging singers studying classical voice at Te Kōkī, the New Zealand School of Music, as soloists. Jess Deacon, GM of Orpheus Choir Wellington, drops in to talk to Catherine at Coast Access Radio about the upcoming concert coming to Kapiti.

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