Kapiti Poets

In this 11th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Lawson Hale about his poetic journey, writing on Moroccan beaches, and his forays into Slam poetry. He reads 5 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

In this 10th episode of series 2 of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews 2 students from Paraparaumu College – Alyxander Frontin and Xiah Nesbitt. They talk about how they began to write poetry, and why they do it. Alyxander reads 2 of his poems, and Xiah, one 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

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

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

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