Episode Playlist
Series 2 - Episode 9 with Amelia, James & Felix - Students from Kapiti College( 0:29:26)
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In this 9th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews 3 students from Kapiti College – Amelia Nelson, James Rahman & exchange student from Germany, Felix Strube. They talk about what inspires them to write poetry, and how this has changed over the past year. Amelia reads 6 of her poems, James reads 3 poems, and Felix, 2 poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 5/08/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 8 with Dinah Hawken( 0:28:12)
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In this 8th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Dinah Hawken about her poetic journey, and being the current recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement in Poetry (2025). She reads several of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 22/07/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Matariki Special 2025 - Part 2( 0:26:8)
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The concluding half of this special Kapiti Poets Matariki programme, originally produced and aired in 2025 and returning by popular request. Ingrid Prosser continues the celebration with poetry, music, and reflections on remembrance, renewal, and the Māori New Year, featuring Jill Hemming, Nicola Easthope, and Michael O'Leary. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 15/07/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Matariki Special 2025 - Part 1( 0:24:40)
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Originally produced and aired in 2025, this special one-hour Matariki edition of Kapiti Poets returns by popular request and has been divided into two parts for rebroadcast. In Part 1, Ingrid Prosser is joined by poet JiL Hemming, alongside works from Nicola Easthope and Michael O'Leary, celebrating Matariki through poetry, music, remembrance, and reflection. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
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: 8/07/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 7 with Bryony Rogers( 0:28:12)
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In this 7th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Bryony Rogers about her journey from childhood with words and music, and incorporating artwork and nature photography into her work. She reads 4 of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 24/06/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 6 with Debbie Broughton( 0:26:28)
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In this 6th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Debbie Broughton about finding freedom of expression as a poet, and her published work – not only a book of poems, but her poetry being displayed on the street in Wellington city's light boxes. Debbie reads 4 of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 10/06/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 5 with Phil Grimmett( 0:24:52)
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In this 5th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Phil Grimmett about the poems that began arriving during the Covid pandemic, and the desire to share poetry with others. He reads 4 of his poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 27/05/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 4 with Donna Peters( 0:26:41)
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In this 4th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Donna Peters about starting to write poetry late in life, after years as an English teacher. They discuss what makes a good poem, and Donna reads 4 of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 13/05/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 3 with Kirsten Le Harivel( 0:26:13)
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In this third episode of series two of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Kirsten Le Harivel about her published collection of poetry, prose poems and founding Bookmark Kapiti, the Kapiti Coast's new book festival. She reads four of her poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 29/04/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 2 with Rob Hack( 0:32:21)
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In this second episode of series two of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Rob Hack about his journey to poetry, telling his Cook Island mother's story, and his long commitment to the Kapiti Coast, supporting other poets, we also hear four of his poems. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 15/04/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Series 2 - Episode 1 with JiL Hemming( 0:26:29)
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In the first episode of series two of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser chats with JiL Hemming, and they each share some of their poetry. They consider 'What makes a poem a poem?'. Poetry and interviews with Ingrid Prosser.
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: 1/04/2026 4:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 12 with Maisie, Amelia & James - students from Kapiti College.( 0:29:20)
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In this 12th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews 3 students from Kapiti College - Maisie Buck, Amelia Nelson & James Rahman. They talk about the poetry they're inspired by, how their own poetry comes to be written, and their college Poetry Club. Maisie reads 2 of her poems, Amelia reads 5 poems, and James, 3 poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 12/04/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 11 with Nicola Easthope( 0:31:9)
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In this 11th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Nicola Easthope about her early poetic experiences; her poetic responses to the world around her, both locally on the Kapiti Coast, and globally; and her 2 published volumes of poetry. Nicola reads 3 of her poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 29/03/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 10 with Colin Deco( 0:26:37)
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In this 10th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Colin Decio about the importance to him of poetic words as a vehicle of expression; the setting of poetry to music; and the experience of living on the Kapiti Coast. Colin reads 2 of his poems, and we hear several of his songs.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 15/03/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 9 with Clarity Henderson( 0:33:43)
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In this 9th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Clarity Henderson about the influences on her poetry, the entwining of art and words, and her book of poems. Clarity describes her experience of finding her place in Otaki, and reads 4 of her poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 1/03/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 8 with Sam Plumley( 0:26:32)
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In this 8th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Sam Plumley about finding her poetic voice as she was about to become a grandmother, and her introduction to performing. Sam describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 4 of her poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 15/02/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 7 with Literary Achievement award winner Apirana Taylor( 0:28:40)
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In this 7th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Apirana Taylor about his early journey with words and expressing himself as a poet; being awarded The Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement; and his new book, from which he reads several poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 1/02/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 6 with Michael O'Leary( 0:32:21)
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In this 6th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Michael O'Leary about influences on his work; his journey publishing his own poetry and that of many other poets; and his influences on the Kapiti Coast. Michael reads 3 of his poems, and we hear 2 songs created around his words.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 18/01/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 5 with Robin Peace( 0:28:19)
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In this 5th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Robin Peace about her journey to becoming a published poet, with 2 volumes of poetry. Robin talks about the influence of the environment on her poetry, describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 3 of her poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 4/01/2025 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 4 - Christmas edition( 0:26:52)
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In this 4th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser presents Christmas poetry and music both old and new; including poems by Kapiti poets Sonya Cossey, JiL Hemming, Clarity Henderson, Robin Peace, and Ingrid herself.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 21/12/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 3 with Jil Hemming( 0:26:33)
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In this 3rd episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Jil Hemming about her journey performing and writing poetry - including her exploration of both experiential and narrative poetry. Jil describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 3 of her poems.
Published: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 2 with performance poet Sonya Cossey( 0:29:39)
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In the 2nd episode of our new programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Sonya Cossey (Sonya Cossey Creative) about her journey to becoming a performance poet; and her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast. Sonya shares her ethos with us, and reads 4 of her poems.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 23/11/2024 12:09:23 p.m.
Kapiti Poets - Episode 1 with Ingrid Prosser( 0:27:46)
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In this first episode of our new programme highlighting poetry writers on the Kapiti Coast, Nikki interviews Ingrid Prosser, the host of Kapiti Poets, about her own journey to becoming a published and performance poet. Ingrid also shares a couple of her own poems with us.
Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
Published: 7/11/2024 6:00:00 a.m.