Episode Playlist
Focus on Arts - with Unity Wara( 0:30:46)
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We chat with Kapiti singer Unity Wara about her life and music.
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 2/02/2025 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - with Photographer Roger Smith( 0:30:48)
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In this episode Peter delves into what photographers do on weekends and what they are looking out for.
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 15/12/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Me N Her( 0:26:38)
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In this episode, Nikki chats to Jo Sharp and Kim James - a comedy & musical duo who perform at retirement villages and care homes from Palmerston North to Wellington - bringing their own style of cheer to the older members of our community
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 1/12/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-with Maoriland, Toi Matarau and a new intern program( 0:26:0)
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Clara and Maija talk about the exhibition at Toi Matarau Ki Kapiti and provide an update on what is happening at Maoriland.
Toi Matarua is a contemporary and traditional Māori art showcase of Ngāti Raukawa, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Toa Rangatira descendants and guest artists.
Published: 17/11/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Rebecca Bond( 0:30:10)
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In this episode, Nikki talks to 2024 World of Wearable Arts Kapiti artist, Rebecca Bond, about her award-winning piece Changing Perceptions, which was inspired by global symbols, celebrating unity and shared humanity, intertwining diversity and culture.
Published: 10/11/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Alan Wehipeihana( 0:31:0)
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Paul talks to artist Alan Wehipeihana about his work and involvement in the Kapiti Coast Art Trail.
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 27/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- Comedian Annie Harper appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs( 0:23:35)
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Focus on Arts Annie Harper, local comedian. Appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs (19 October).
A relative newcomer to comedy, Annie Harper was just a 2024 Wellington Raw Comedy Quest finalist, and is a graduate of the NZ Comedy School. In her 70s, while she’s only starting her comedy journey, she’s had an interesting life (she used to work in Thailand working in sexual health). She currently lives in the Kāpiti Coast.
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 6/10/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts- with Mariana Waculicz - exhibition From Struggle to Strength( 0:27:18)
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From our Levin Mall Studio, Oliver chats to Mariana Waculicz, about her latest photography exhibition, From Struggle to Strength, on display at Te Takere in Levin during September. They also talk about Mariana's experiences as a professional photographer in her home country Brazil, why she moved to New Zealand, her support for refugees with the Red Cross, and the effects of AI on the visual arts.
Published: 21/09/2024 1:30:00 p.m.
Kohai Grace and Wairere Pene speak about their current exhibition at Toi Matarau( 0:33:15)
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Kohai Grace (curator and weaver) and Wairere Pene (artist) talk about their current exhibition Toiora Ki Te Pō Ki Te Ao currently showing at Toi Matarau - located at Maoriland in Otaki
Toi Matarau is a summit for multidisciplinary arts where Māori and Indigenous artists gather, collaborate, are inspired and supported. Thought has been given to enrich the experience of visitors sharing in the mauri of taonga tuku iho.
Toi Matarau Gallery is located in the Māoriland Hub in the heart of Ōtaki village. It is the front face of Māoriland – presenter of the Māoriland Film Festival and home to Māoriland Films.
https://toi.maorilandfilm.co.nz
Published: 28/07/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Remembering Renee - Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and short story writer, Renee Taylor ONZM.( 0:22:57)
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Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and short story writer, Renee Taylor ONZM, who passed away in December 2023, aged 94. Ann and Jamie also talk about a memorial event they are organising,"Remembering Renee”, which will be held in Otaki on Saturday 6th July.
Published: 23/06/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts - Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into a whirlwind of emotion and love - being staged at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, on Friday 10th May.( 0:26:31)
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In this episode, Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into a whirlwind of emotion and love, following the journey of a young girl and her beautiful Nana – being staged at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, on Friday 10th May.
Published: 5/05/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Mulled Wine Concert with Nikolai Saratovsky( 0:17:11)
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An amazing talent is coming to Paekakaraiki in the form of world class pianist Nikola Saratovsky - a piano recital on Sunday March 10 at the memorial Hall in Paekakariki. Mary takes us through some of what you can expect during this event.
Contact marygow@gmail.com This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Published: 3/03/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Poet Ingrid Prosser talks performance Poetry( 0:34:21)
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In todays show, Nikki talks to local poet Ingrid Prosser about performance poetry on the Kapiti Coast - Ingrid also shares three of her poems with the listeners.
Published: 25/02/2024 11:00:00 a.m.
Focus on Arts-08-12-2023 Susi White the Te Horo Kilns( 0:16:11)
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This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This week, Susi White talks about the journey to the opening of the Te Horo Kilns tourism site - which honours the late Mirek Smíšek, who hand-built the kilns to create his pottery masterpieces on the Kāpiti Coast for almost 30 years
Published: 8/12/2023 2:24:05 p.m.