HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PRGRAMME SCHEDULE
** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PRGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 8pm: "Super Sonic 70s" - Rockin' 70's music with our mate Chunky Geoff Dorsett
* Fri 9pm: "Kick ups the 80s" - Don ya leg warmers - oh-no, too hot for that!!! Pull on your leotard as Chunky Geoff is back with a great 80's show!
* Saturday 9am: "Conversations" - Graeme Joyes chats with Kate Spencer - a repeat, by request....
* Sat 10am: "Blues Train" - 🎶🚂. All aboard!!! The dulcet tones of Ryan Gatling and his great jazz and blues choices will have you grooving around the house for an hour! A great show!
* Sat 2pm: "NZ Music" - Annie Hadjimi's picks of new music.
* Sat/Sun/Mon 3pm: Rob Walker's NZ Retro weekly top 40 countdown - this weekend featuring music from February 1987.
* Sunday 4pm: "Kapiti GAY" - Dr Tony Reed's annual catch-up with Gareth Watkins about local LGBTQIA events, including Pride NZ 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
* Sun 8.30pm: "World Maritime Memories" - Sail away with maritime tales from our Wallace Wallace W. Trickett.
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Monday 7th February - Waitangi Day (observed) - Holiday
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* Tuesday 8th February: Normal programming resumes. 👍
IF you are travelling away this weekend, please take extra care!
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.5% Yes
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22.7% No
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
Kapiti Coast Distilled: A Family and Friends' Foraged Gin
In an exciting development for local spirits enthusiasts, Elsewhere Gin has released a limited edition Kapiti expression that truly captures the essence of our coastal region.
This unique gin, priced at $95 per bottle, is the result of a heartwarming collaboration between Elsewhere Gin and Mark Rose's parents and their friends in Kapiti who embarked on a community foraging adventure, handpicking an array of native botanicals including kohekohe, kauri tips, strawberry guava, horopito, and kawakawa. These locally sourced ingredients were combined with classic gin botanicals, lemon, and rosemary to create a spirit that is both familiar and distinctly Kapiti.
The gin offers a sensory journey through our coastal landscape. It opens with subtle vanilla notes from the kohekohe, followed by the sweetness of strawberry guava. The addition of horopito lends a peppery kick, while kawakawa adds a unique herbal complexity. The finish showcases the zesty lemon and aromatic rosemary that grow abundantly in our region.
"This gin is a love letter to Kapiti," says Rose. "It's not just my creation, but a true community effort. Every sip tells a story of our unique ecosystem, our shared knowledge, and the incredible flavors we have right here in our backyard."
With only a small batch produced, this Kapiti gin is expected to sell out quickly. It's more than just a drink; it's a bottled experience of our local terroir and community spirit, perfect for those who appreciate the finer aspects of craft spirits and the beauty of our coastal home.
Available exclusively through Elsewhere Gin, please contact Michael Anderson for this limited edition gin that offers a rare opportunity to taste the Kapiti coast - and its community - in a glass.
Michael Anderson
021 620 065
Email; michael.anderson@xtra.co.nz