Focus on Arts
Episodes
Focus on Arts - Jess & Jo Coasters
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Ian Clark
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Ian Clark about the history of the iconic Paekakariki venue This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Derek Cavanagh
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek Cavanagh takes us through the history of Coasters Musical Theatre This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Tim Li
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A wrap up of this year's Kapiti Art Trail. Paraparaumu artist Tim Li talks about his work. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of g...
Focus on Arts - Theia Album Release!
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Theia talks about her artful and meticulous debut album Girl, In A Savage World, just released! This programme looks at the Art scene with a range...
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail - Diane Connal
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Diane Connal, one the original trail participants 25 years ago, about her experience and her art. This programme looks at the Art scen...
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail with Elisabeth Vullings
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Paul catches up with Kapiti artist Elisabeth Vullings, where they talk about her work and career! This programme looks at the Art scene ...
Focus on Arts - St Peter's Hall bookings - Jude Walcott
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks with St Peter's Hall, Paekakariki Booking Administrator, Jude Walcott about how the hall manages demand for booking the venue. This pro...
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Arts Trail - Debbie Pointon
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Debbie about her career and work. Debbie is participating in the Kapiti Art Trail this year. This programme looks at the Art scene wit...
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail Interview with Anja Lukic
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Paraparaumu Beach artist Anja Lukic about her striking portraits, on show at The Bond Store during the Art Trail. This programme looks ...
Focus on Arts - Kapiti Art Trail 2 - JimBots
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A chat with Jim Dryburgh from Paraparaumu Beach who makes wonderful, quirky robots from recycled material. This programme looks at the Art scene w...
Focus on Arts - Focus on Arts Kapiti Art Trail 1
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring Raumati artist Nicki Young who specialises in fun, quirky images in collage, paint and print. This programme looks at the Art scene with...
Focus on Arts - with Kevin Clark - Pianist, trumpeter and composer - Part 2
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Clark, pianist, trumpeter, composer and educator continues his conversation with Paul Nees, including what Kevin is up to these days and about...
Focus on Arts - with Kevin Clark - Pianist, trumpeter and composer - Part 1
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Clark, pianist, trumpeter, composer and educator talks to Paul about his long career. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of ...
Focus on Arts - One Door Closes, Another Opens
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photographic Exhibition - Matenga Kainga Tahi, Oranga Kainga Rua - One Door Closes, Another Opens - Supporting former refugees as they build a new hom...
Focus on Arts - Nick Granville
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This time, a chat with guitarist, educator and composer, Nick Granville plus some acoust...
Focus on Arts - Charlotte Yates - Ep 2
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. This is the second episode of our chat with Charlotte Yates
Focus on Arts - with Deva Mahal
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul chats with Deva about her music, her career, her recent single and upcoming new releases This programme looks at the Art scene with a range o...
Focus on Arts - with songwriter and performer, Charlotte Yates
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks to highly regarded songwriter and performer, Charlotte Yates, exploring songwriting, where songs come from with a Focus on the song The Lig...
Focus on Arts - Kieran Williams and Shaun Jones with an acoustic concert recorded live in our Waikanae Studios
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mini concert from Kieran and Shaun in the studio..... This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - with Wayne Mason, composer of "Nature" and member of Fourmyula
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks to Wayne Mason composer of Nature and member of the band Fourmyula about writing and recording the famous song and about the album it is pa...
Focus on Arts - Paul talks to Kieran Williams
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks to guitarist Kieran Williams. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Paul continues his conversation with Barry Saunders from the Warratahs
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul continues his conversation with Barry, talking through the Warratahs music, Barry's solo work and his albums with Delaney Davidson. The interview...
Focus on Arts - with Barry Saunders from the Waratahs
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks with Barry Saunders about his art. This programme focuses on Barry's early career. Barry plays some songs including one from the next Warra...
Focus on Arts - with Liam Tomlinson
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks with Liam, a Year 11 Kapiti College student, about guitar playing and his experience in entering and winning the solo section of the colleg...
Focus on Arts - with Cerid Jones
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk with Cerid Jones, a Kapiti creative now involved in publishing about a speculative fiction anthology she helped put together and which recentl...
Focus on Arts - With Actor and Comedian Cohen Holloway - Part 2
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of an interview with Cohen Holloway about developing his ability at impressions as a college student, his journey to study at Toi Whakaari and ...
Focus on Arts - with Comedian Dan Boerman - Folds a fitted sheet on his own
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Dan Boerman talks with Paul about his Fitted Sheet Folding Show, how his childhood informed his comedy, his Edinburgh experience and his past...
Focus on Arts - With "The People We Love" writer/director Mike Smith and co-producer Sharon Tyrell
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine sits down with writer Director Mike Smith and co-producer Sharon Tyrell to talk about their new feature film, "The People We Love" . This Ki...
Focus on Arts - with Actor Cohen Holloway Part 1
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a 2 part interview with Cohen Holloway about developing his ability at impressions as a college student, his journey to study at Toi Whakaar...
Focus on Arts - We speak to Jane from The Kilns in Te Horo about guest potter Thomas Baker
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane talks about potters at the Kilns, the grounds themselves and Play with Clay. Thomas Baker also has an exhibition at Toi Mahara from 5th April to ...
Focus on Arts - with Andrew London Part 2
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests. Andrew London returns with James Cameron to complete his two part programme telling ...
Focus on Arts - Te Raukura ki Kapiti, Tikapa Productions and The Maori Sidesteps
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sonia talks more about Tee Raukura ki Kapiti plus Tikapa Productions and the Maori Sidesteps
Focus on Arts - Andrew London Part 1
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - with Te Raukura ki Kapiti Centre Manager Sonia Hardie
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks to Sonia Hardie, Centre Manager of Te Raukura ki Kapiti about how the the centre has developed since it's inception This programme look...
Focus on Arts - Maoriland Film Festival
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts with Jeanne Boland of Capstone Gallery
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass returns to reflect on his musical journey and plays us some significant pieces in his life This programme looks at ...
Focus on Arts - Part 2 Caramellos Interview
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Tim talks to Kapiti singer-songwriter Ramon Oza, about his latest album
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - Tim Mills talks with Steve Hall about his Caramello Blues Band
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - with Unity Wara
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Kapiti singer Unity Wara about her life and music. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts- with Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks with Kevin Ramshaw from Kapiti Brass about the history of brass bands. This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - with Photographer Roger Smith
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Peter delves into what photographers do on weekends and what they are looking out for. This programme looks at the Art scene with ...
Focus on Arts - Edie Moore and Jessie Pollard Simiss off to Globe Theatre
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Graeme talks with Edie Moore and Jessie Pollard-Simiss about their selection to travel to London, to study at the Globe Theatre in 2025 This progra...
Focus on Arts - Me N Her
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nikki chats to Jo Sharp and Kim James - a comedy & musical duo who perform at retirement villages and care homes from Palmerston Nort...
Focus on Arts with Roger Smith, photographer.
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts-with Maoriland, Toi Matarau and a new intern program
16 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clara and Maija talk about the exhibition at Toi Matarau Ki Kapiti and provide an update on what is happening at Maoriland. Toi Matarua is a conte...
Focus on Arts- with Rebecca Bond
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nikki talks to 2024 World of Wearable Arts Kapiti artist, Rebecca Bond, about her award-winning piece Changing Perceptions, which was...
Focus on Arts - with guest Tokerau - jewellery, photography and the Arts trail
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Focus on Arts- with Alan Wehipeihana
26 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ra...
Focus on Arts - Paul talks with Arden Harrison, a tattoo artist from Paraparaumu Beach
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 pro...
Focus on Arts - Dale Webb and Dale's Live Acoustic Events
12 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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- Comedian Annie Harper appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Focus on Arts Annie Harper, local comedian. Appearing in upcoming Saturday Laughs (19 October). A relative newcomer to comedy, Annie Harper was ju...
Focus on Arts- with photographer Roger Smith
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks with Roger Smith, Kapiti based photographer, about his passion for photography This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of gue...
Focus on Arts - Kingdom of Bling with Kiwi legend Richard O'Brien of Rocky Horror Picture show fame - yes him!
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 “Cel...
Focus on Arts- with Mariana Waculicz - exhibition From Struggle to Strength
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From our Levin Mall Studio, Oliver chats to Mariana Waculicz, about her latest photography exhibition, From Struggle to Strength, on display at Te Tak...
Focus on Arts- with Kapiti composer Colin Decio
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Focus on Arts - It's Showtime, an interview with Merrick Stein from Paraparaumu College
07 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Nikki chats to Merrick Stein, HOD Music at Paraparaumu College, about the annual charity concert he has been producing for the ...
Focus on Arts-Kristie Parata and Mohi Edwin from The Atiawa ki Whakarongotai
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul talks to Kristie Parata and Mohi Edwin from The Atiawa ki Whakarongotai about the background to the Waikanae Jobs For Nature initiative and the r...
Focus on Arts - With Connor Norris - talking passion for stage and drama studies in London
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Connor Norris, ex-Paraparaumu College student, and star of many local theatre productions, about following hi...
Focus on Arts - Featuring Nikau Te Huki aka Casual Healing
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul chats with Nikau Te Huki aka Casual Healing (and his tamariki) about his debut album Driftwood. Nikau also plays a song from the album. This p...
Focus on Arts - Frederick Church from the Mirek Smisek Arts Trust
10 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Viv chats with Frederick Church from the Mirek Smisek Arts Trust about the kilns and residency programme. This programme looks at the Art sc...
Focus on Arts - Morag Stokes and Birgit Moffitt shortlisted for prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize
03 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul chats with Morag Stokes and Birgit Moffitt, two Kapiti artists whose work has been shortlisted for the prestigious Parkin Drawing Prize for 2024 ...
Kohai Grace and Wairere Pene speak about their current exhibition at Toi Matarau
27 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kohai Grace (curator and weaver) and Wairere Pene (artist) talk about their current exhibition Toiora Ki Te Pō Ki Te Ao currently showing at Toi Mata...
Focus on Arts - Nikki chats to our tech volunteer, Hugh Scott, about another of his passions - being an award winning photographer.
06 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Nikki chats to our tech volunteer, Hugh Scott, about another of his passions - being an award winning photographer. Hugh sh...
Focus on Arts - Remembering Renee - Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and short story writer, Renee Taylor ONZM.
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki chats to Otaki locals Ann Chapman and Jamie Bull about their memories of New Zealand feminist activist, writer, playwright, novelist, poet and s...
Focus on Arts - In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Jan Bolwell, director of Crows Feet Dance Collective, about Kapiti Celebs.
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Nikki talks to Jan Bolwell, director of Crows Feet Dance Collective, about Kapiti Celebs - a unique mid-Winter variety conce...
Focus on Arts-04-06-2024 - Paul chats with 2024 Taite Music Prize winner Vera Ellen about her life, music, and her prize winning album Ideal Home Noise
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts- We speak with Darcy Nicholas - a distinguished contemporary Maori artist, who is leading the Toi Maori Aotearoa exhibition at the NZ Art show, and we speak to artist Sophia Parun about her artwork and creative process.
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ Art Show will have around 15 artists, representing renowned national arts organisation Toi Māori Aotearoa and will be exhibiting in this year’...
Focus on Arts - Nikki speaks to a long-time friend of Sir Jon Trimmer, Roger Booth, about the establishment of a scholarship to support Kapiti based performing and visual artists.
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Nikki speaks to a long-time friend of Sir Jon Trimmer, Roger Booth, about the establishment of a scholarship to support Kapiti ...
Focus on Arts - Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into a whirlwind of emotion and love - being staged at Te Raukura ki Kāpiti, on Friday 10th May.
04 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Nikki is talking to Otaki local, Stevie Metin, about her one woman show, Remember Me - a heartwarming and vibrant anecdotal dive into...
Focus on Arts - We speak to comedian, poet, actor and script writer Alayne Dick who is coming to Kapiti with the Comedy Festival on 18 May 2024
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk comedy fest, how Alayne got into comedy and cats, we have to talk about cats! Alayne also has her solo show in Wellington "Purple is the Ga...
Focus on Arts-We catch up with all the latest happenings at Maoriland including the marvellous success of the short film festival
20 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts-Paul talks to Neil Worboys about his work with Wellington Heads and other recent projects and includes a live performance
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts- Paul talks to Neil Worboys about his early musical life and Bulldogs Allstar Goodtime Band
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts- with Kelly-Anne Ngatai - the first wāhine to complete a degree in Poutuarongo Tai Whakarākai
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kelly-Anne Ngatai is the first wāhine to complete a degree in Poutuarongo Tai Whakarākai - Whakairo (Bachelor of Design and Art - Carving) through T...
Mulled Wine Concert with Nikolai Saratovsky
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An amazing talent is coming to Paekakaraiki in the form of world class pianist Nikola Saratovsky - a piano recital on Sunday March 10 at the memorial ...
Poet Ingrid Prosser talks performance Poetry
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In todays show, Nikki talks to local poet Ingrid Prosser about performance poetry on the Kapiti Coast - Ingrid also shares three of her poems with the...
Focus on Arts - Learn about the Kapiti Writers Retreat - held annually in Waikanae
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki chats to Kirsten, founder of the Kapiti Writers Retreat, which is a holistic writing event held annually at El Rancho in Waikanae and incorporat...
Focus on Arts - Clara from Maoriland and special guest Waiongana talk art, learning and the art of pounamu
10 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Catherine speaks to Clara and Waiongana from Maoriland This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts- Adienna Sloman talks to Nikki about her first year studying dance at Brent Street Performing Arts School in Sydney
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ex- Paraparaumu College student Adienna Sloman has just finished her first year studying the dance programme at Brent Street Performing Arts School in...
Focus on Arts-17-11-2023 Terry Fitzgibbon talks to Catherine about his beautiful book Salt, Coastal Connections, is filled with beautiful photos and poems
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This gorgeous book Salt, Coastal Connections, is filled to the brim with amazing photography and gorgeous poetry. Local Kapiti resident Terry, write...
Focus on Arts-10-11-2023 Maoriland promoting the arts
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This programme looks at the Art scene with a range of guests.
Focus on Arts - A special piece of theatre in Te Reo Maori for pre school children - coming to Otaki on 4th Sept.
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine speaks with Alex Granville from Taki Rua who are presenting Jamie McCaskill’s Te Kuia me te Pūngāwerewere in a highly engaging, 25-minut...
Focus on Arts-21-07-2023 Arlo Kelly - young author
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nikki chats to local teenaged author Arlo Kelly about his first book "Echo" being a finalist in the NZ Book Awards.