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85 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Paul NeesExplicit
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Date created
2019/09/23
Latest episode
2026/10/12
Average duration
28 min.
Release period
10 days
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At the heart of Kāpiti and Horowhenua’s arts scene are the people who make it happen. Through engaging conversations, we spotlight the artists, musicians, performers, curators, advocates, and creative spaces shaping the region’s diverse and dynamic creative community.
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Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Allan Marshall
2026/10/12
Allan is an Otaki artist and first time participant in this year's Art Trail after moving to the Kapiti Coast in recent years. He has a fascinating back-story and talks about his art and participation in the trail
This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Kapiti Coast Art Trail - Rochelle Andrew
2026/10/05
Rochelle is a recent Kapiti returnee who has established the Petite Gallery in Waikanae where she paints and teaches. She is one of the first time participants in this year's Art Trail. We talk about her artistic journey and her work
This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
A Chat with Serra Clark - Copperfield Collective
2026/09/28
This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
A Chat with Serra Clark, Night Sky Photographer
2026/09/28
Serra takes amazing photos of the night sky and is a first time participant in this year's Kapiti Art Trail. We talk about how she started out taking night photos and how she goes about creating striking images.
This episode of Focus on Arts was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
Focus On Arts - Bill Lake and Steve Hemmens - Part 2
2026/09/21
Bill and Steve continue the conversation about their musical careers and about the house concert coming up. The also perform another song. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from [email protected]
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus On Arts - Bill Lake and Steve Hemmens - Part 1
2026/09/14
Bill and Steve talk about their musical journey, starting in the early 1960's, bands they have been in, performing together and songwriting. They have worked with may musicians over the years. A live performance too! Bill Lake's Slow Bake perform at an Ohau House Concert on 26 September. Tix, if any left, from [email protected]
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Mel Parsons Album Release and Tour
2026/08/31
Mel talks about her career, her new album Castle Hill and her current tour.
Focus on Arts - George Denton
2026/08/24
Kapiti musician, George Denton, has just released his first recording - Indecisive Man. He joins Paul in the studio to talk about the song and recording it. Plus there's a live performance of the tune.
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Ōtaki Pottery Club - Get the Details on their Events!
2026/07/13
A chat with Brent Craig from the Ōtaki Pottery Club, talking about the club's very full schedule of events and activities. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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
Spinning Stories - John Bowden's Record Stall
2026/07/06
A chat with John Bowden who preserves and gives new life to LPs and CDs through his stall at the Satuday Waikanae Market. We talk about what's involved. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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
Inside Tim Roberts' Powerful Exhibition at Toi Mahara
2026/06/29
We talk with Vicki Robson, Toi Mahara Exhibition Curator, and Kevin Ramshaw, supporter of people with Parkinsons Disease, about Tim Roberts' art work and his current Toi Mahara exhibition.
In Tim's own words "Parkinsons is painful, disruptive and sad for families - and the person with parkinsons disease becomes more dependent as time goes by. I have been so fortunate in that my family, and particularly my partner Deborah, has worked tirelessly for years to support me and enable me to do the art and poetry that I do."
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
Kapiti Arts & Crafts Society
2026/06/22
A chat with Claire Rosenfeld about the society, its members and a new Thursday night initiative. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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
Gold Coast NZ Rock'n'Roll Club
2026/06/15
We talk with Theresa Cummack from the Gold Coast NZ Rock'n'roll Club, based in Kapiti, which has been rockin' and rollin' for about 40 years. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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
Jess Deacon and Jodie Gummer Mini Concert
2026/06/08
Musicians Jess and Jodie perform two original songs and a cover. We chat about the songs, songwriting and what's coming up for them both. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
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
Kapiti College Talent Quest Winners!
2026/06/01
A chat with Paikea Sopacua and Lisa Sanchez Caicedo, winners of the Most Promising Talent at the recent Kapiti College Talent Quest. Plus they perform their winning song in the studio.
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
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