Focus on Arts

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.

Paul talks to Tokerau Jim and his wife Triffie about Tokerau's jewelry, photography and their involvement in this year's Art TrailThis programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

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.

Paul talks with Arden Harrison, a tattoo artist from Paraparaumu Beach who is a first time participant in this year's Kapiti Coast Arts Trail This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

Paul talks with Dale Webb organiser of Dale's Live Acoustic Events bringing folk music to Ohau, both in the Ohau Hall and house concerts

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.

Paul talks with Roger Smith, Kapiti based photographer, about his passion for photography

This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

In this week’s episode, Nikki is super excited to be chatting to Kiwi legend, Richard O’Brien, of Rocky Horror Picture Show fame, about the “Celebration of Kindness tour” - featuring his new satirical musical, “The Kingdom of Bling” - all royalties from which will be going to Auckland's Starship Children’s Hospital in perpetuity.This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.

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.

Paul talks with Kapiti composer Colin Decio about his compositions and the composing process.

This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.