Janet, Director of Toi Mahara, gives us all the details about Fluid Bodies, a powerful new immersive installation by artist Charlotte Crichton opening in February. Blending light, sculpture and sound, Fluid Bodies explores the deep interconnectivity between the ocean and atmosphere, inviting audiences into a sensory experience where art meets science and environment. Janet shares insights into the inspiration behind the work, the international collaborations that helped bring it to life, and why this exhibition is a must-see!

The installation is part of the Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts, the exhibition opens 14 February, at Toi Mahara.

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We catch up with Claire from the Ōtaki & Te Horo Business Association to talk about the launch of the new Ōtaki & Te Horo Producers Market — a market created by locals, for local!

Learn about why supporting local producers matters, what makes this market different, and what you can expect to find, from fresh produce and artisan food to plants and small-batch goods. It’s all about community, connection, and celebrating what’s made right here.

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Musician Matt Joe Gow caught up with Catherine about his upcoming tour - he will be in Wellington on the 28th of February at the Hilltop House Concerts - show is starting in Central Otago on the 31st of Jan for those listening outside of the Welly area.

Matt talks about living away from NZ, latest potential influences and talks about what he has been up to over the last little while. This great Kiwi musician is a delight to listen to and we love playing his music here at Coast Access Radio. For more deets on the show, see the link below or just google Matt - you will find him

https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/tour/31690/Matt-Joe-Gow.utr

Kerry-Marie Callander - renowned psychic medium from TVNZ's Sensing Murder jumped on a call with Catherine to talk about her coming to Palmy and Wellington with her new show Bridging the 2 worlds. Kerry-Marie is a delight and she explained what you could expect to see/hear at her events. Kerry-Marie will be in Palmerston North on the 5th of March and in Wellington (Lower Hutt) on the 7th of March. Go to eventfinda for booking details.

Te Ara Whetu - Waikanae Library project have advised that there will be temporary traffic management arrangements in place between the 2nd of February to approx 27th of February. Project Manager Mike Richardson dropped into the studio to talk about this next step in the project.

The traffic will be affected between 7.30am and 5pm on weekdays (excluding public holidays) and all weather dependent. This is to allow for the stormwater system and sprinkler system to be connected to the main networks which reside underneath carparks next to Mahara Gallery.

Approx 8 carparks will be closed while this work takes place and there will be traffic and pedestrian management in place to ensure everyone can get to where they need to go safely.

Te Ara Whetu - the new Waikanae Library - is progressing well, and internal project manager Mike Richardson stopped by Coast Access Radio to provide an update on the building progress.

For more information on the build visit

https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/council/projects/our-towns-improvements/waikanae-town-centre/te-ara-whetu-a-new-library-hub-for-waikanae/

If you like music, live music, local music, and Christmas Music, VFX: A Not So Silent Night is the perfect concert for you. Listen back to the chat with Charlotte and Alex, and be sure to get your ticket!

This concert is bringing together Barbershop and Choral groups from across the Wellington and Kapiti districts, and you'll hear beautiful Christmas Charts along with wonderful arrangements of traditional classics and more! Plus, there will also be some favourite barbershop charts.

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Firebird Cafe will be rocking and rolling on Saturday night with Stephen Wright and the Sugar Gliders / Back in the Flame on Saturday night. Bring a can of food with you in this airline themed gig.

It’s the launch of the new Sugar Gliders “Flying High” experience — airline-themed, with check-in at the door and a can of food drop instead of baggage. They are keeping ticket prices low and asking you to bring a can of food for the local homeless shelter. It’s nearly Christmas, and it’s all about Give AND Let Give. Stephen joined Catherine to chat about the event.

For more info go to http://sgtunes.com/ and

https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/back-in-the-flame-tickets-1811681671649

It is Strawberry Festival Time again this Saturday the 15th - raising funds for Mary Potter Hospice. Organisers Julie and Emily came in to talk to Catherine about what you can expect on the day, which is loads of food, entertainment, Christmas shopping and of course Strawberries.

Taylor - A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift is heading around New Zealand, and it's stopping in Paraparaumu. Get ready to sing your heart out and relive your favourite TayTay Era at this fantastic show! Catherine caught up with Josette (Taylor) to chat about everything Swift!

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