Hector Davis: Mapping the War and Finding Humanity( 0:13:51)
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As we approach ANZAC Day, we remember them. Hector Davis shares his experiences serving as a surveyor with the Royal Engineers during World War II, from arriving in Normandy shortly after D-Day to navigating unfamiliar landscapes and cultures in wartime Europe. His story reflects resilience, adaptability, and the importance of caring for others, even in the most uncertain of times. These are the stories of everyday people in extraordinary circumstances - the ANZAC Vignettes.
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 1:30:00 p.m.
Poppy Portraits and ANZAC Vignettes: The Idea( 0:5:56)
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In the lead up to ANZAC Day, we are hearing insights and memories as we remember those who served, those who waited, and those who carried on at home. Joanne shares the story of the 'ANZAC Vignettes' and 'Poppy Portraits' ideas and how they came to be.
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 1:30:00 p.m.