818 days ago

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

Information from Coast Access Radio 104.7FM

** HIGHLIGHTS FROM THIS WEEKEND'S PROGRAMME SCHEDULE ON Coast Access Radio 104.7FM **
* Friday 4 - 6pm: "Drive Live" - with Tanya...
* Fri 7pm: "The Groove Yard" - An absolutely fabulous show, on every Friday night.
* Saturday 10am: "The Blue's Train" - Join Ryan Gatling for an hour of very cool music, with some funky 70's stuff right here!
* Sat 1.30pm: "Aviation Past and Present" - John Skene talks with Graeme Joyes about Zeppelin's - NOT the Led variety...😉😎😉
* Sat 2pm: "NZ Music" - Todd Zaner joins you again for a special Margaret Urlich tribute show.
* Sat 7pm: "Joe's Jams" - Local lad Joe Shaw presents his music picks...
* Sat 8pm - 12am: "Rock back the clock" - with our groover, Dave Dee!
* Sunday 6.30am: "Factum Agri Show" - Bridging the urban-rural divide.
* Sun 7am: "Suzy & Friends" - Great entertainment to big kids and little kids.
* Sun 9am: "Children's Story" - with the lovely Vivienne Bailey.
* Sun 12.30pm: "Local Architecture Now" - see separate post.
* Sun 6pm: "Book reading" - Dr Angela Robertson reads from her 4th book, 'Creating Life on our own terms" - this time her subject is Maureen Taylor (repeats next Wednesday 7th Sept. at 3pm).
* Sun 8pm: "World Maritime Memories" - Wallace Trickett presents....history, sea-faring tales and more...
* Monday 10.30am: "Political Point of View" - Graham Priest talks to more local body election candidates.
* Mon 7pm: "HOT Topic" - THE FINAL SHOW!!! Whereby the mic is turned on the interviewer and Pete G (pictured) becomes the interviewee! Thanks for your mahi and effort Sir!

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5 days ago

Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.

John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!

As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!

John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.

Share your question below now ⬇️

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6 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.2% Yes
    82.2% Complete
  • 15.1% No
    15.1% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2351 votes
2 hours ago

Kapiti Coast Distilled: A Family and Friends' Foraged Gin

Jocelyn from Waikanae

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

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