Episode Playlist
Air Chathams to Suspend Kāpiti Services, New Dog Tags for Horowhenua Dog Owners, Electra Trustees Election Results and more.( 0:7:53)
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Air Chathams to suspend Kāpiti services from July 31, new dog tags coming soon for Horowhenua dog owners, Kāpiti 'middle' affordability report, launch of new Whāngai adoption book, Horowhenua comes together to celebrate Puanga and Matariki, Electra Trustees election results, Luke Rowe a Fulbright scholar, and local talk on environmental role of insect populations. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 12/06/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Horowhenua's Future, Council Shake-Up Concerns, New Community Art and more( 0:6:36)
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A tragic fatal crash in Waikanae, major local government reforms affecting Horowhenua and Kāpiti, community artwork bringing colour to the Te Ara Whetū library project, a new bill recognising humanitarian and disaster relief service, and Horowhenua District Council's adoption of its Annual Plan, including a 5.8% rates increase for 2026/27.
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
Published: 5/06/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Sustainability Focus for Waikanae Library - Te Ara Whetū, Vote for Electra Trustees, New Mural at Ngā Manu and more. ( 0:7:52)
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Building Te Ara Whetū: sustainability in action, VOTE – Electra Trustees, community collaboration celebrated at Ngā Manu, connecting Kāpiti youth with meaningful local jobs, balancing costs and essential services, delivering for Ōtaki. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 29/05/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Waikanae River Trail Work Underway, Progress for Waitohu Valley Pump Station and Combined Lions Clubs Kāpiti Annual Book Fair. ( 0:8:29)
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Waikanae River Trail work to improve flood resilience, progress from pump station to pipeline in Waitohu Valley, fish-friendly and being primed for pumping, turning household batteries into real impact, community costs and how they are paid, nominate your Good Sort before time runs out, Horowhenua job seekers invited to free expos in Shannon and Foxton, Combined Lions Clubs Kāpiti Annual Book Fair and Rotary Collection for Kāpiti Community Foodbank.
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
A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
Published: 22/05/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Kāpiti Gears Up for TechWeek, New Parking Technology for Horowhenua and more. ( 0:8:37)
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Kāpiti gears up for TechWeek, Levo shortlisted for The Post Gold Awards, Horowhenua Mayor has say on Local Government reform, Moon stirs the soul of Japanese artist Shigemitsu Ohashi, Innovative Coastal Protection Project underway at Raumati Beach and Council introducing new parking technology in Horowhenua. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 15/05/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
NZTA Receives 800 Submissions on Dropping Highway Speed, New Waikanae Library Taking Shape, Paekākāriki Pink Breakfast and more. ( 0:8:58)
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Celebrating Ōtaki Library - 90 years on this site, NZTA receives 800 submissions on dropping highway speed, new Waikanae Library taking shape, community feedback sought on a plan to reduce emissions on the Kāpiti Coast, Paekākāriki Pink Breakfast, Horowhenua District Council Civic Building work to commence, and meet Laney and Saffy - the new furry reading friends. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 8/05/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Kāpiti Sets Up Economic Development Trust, Comedy Fest in Kāpiti, Council Pays Tribute to Adrienne Staples and more. ( 0:8:48)
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Kāpiti Run for Youth raises record amount, Kāpiti sets up Economic Development Trust, Councils pay tribute to Adrienne Staples after sudden passing, Fulbright Scholarship gets Rachael to US, Greater Wellington backs increased rail use during fuel supply crisis and Comedy Fest in Kāpiti. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 1/05/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Creative Mud and Quirky Strokes Exhibition, Homelessness in Kāpiti, Government Urged to Support Public Transport Amid Fuel Crisis and more. ( 0:8:18)
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Headlines include; Creative Mud and Quirky Strokes exhibition, protecting Paekākāriki's water tank mural for the future, Government urged to support public transport during fuel crisis, homelessness a growing local issue, Kāpiti ANZAC Day service details, children's portrait activities and exhibition and Paekākāriki Art Show. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 17/04/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Big Dutch Day Out Returns, Sustainable Employment for Young People in Horowhenua, Local Anzac Day Services and more.( 0:7:37)
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Headlines include; Paekākāriki Arts Show over Anzac Weekend, Big Dutch Day Out returns to Foxton, a community approach to employment, Horowhenua to mark Anzac Day with commemorations across the district, Ngāti Toa Chief Executive leads Regional Leadership Group, local restoration group celebrates 25 years, and another life-saving AED for Kāpiti. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 10/04/2026 1:00:00 p.m.
Easter Holiday Hours, Inquiry Into FENZ Fleet Issues, Paekākāriki Seawall Restoration and more.( 0:6:39)
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Headlines include; Easter holiday hours, Inquiry to be held into FENZ fleet issues, Kāpiti gets a big tick for wastewater compliance monitoring, nominations open for Kāpiti Good Sorts and Community Awards, Tītipounamu return to Kāpiti, Seawall replacement underway in Paekākāriki, The Ōtaki Civic Theatre is back in action and Artist registrations now open for the Kāpiti Coast Art Trail 2026. A timely update each week bringing you the highlights of local events and happenings at Kapiti from www.kcnews.co.nz.
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
Published: 3/04/2026 1:00:00 p.m.