Category: Interviews

Dip in and listen to past interviews and shows. Got a story you want to share? Email Lucy at recooper8@gmail.com, I’d love to hear from you!

Remember to Remember… now showing at the Anzac Hall

December 2, 2014

Back in July this year, ReCooper8 bounded off to meet Greytown based artist Nicki Stewart to talk about her exhibition, Remember to Remember.  The Anzac Hall in Featherston is now hosting Nicki’s exhibition till 7th December, so get on down there!  If you would like to hear from Nicki about how this fascinating and moving exhibition was … More Remember to Remember… now showing at the Anzac Hall

Are you prepared? Earthquake Simulation, Greytown

September 26, 2014

On Wednesday 24th September 2014, Greytown’s Community Response Team held a simulated earthquake disaster exercise to test’s the town’s Readiness Response to a civil emergency. It was Greytown’s contribution to ‘Get Ready Week 2014’ promoted by the Ministry of Civil Defence and supported by the Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office.  And Arrow FM 92.7FM was … More Are you prepared? Earthquake Simulation, Greytown

Chance to catch the beautiful film Free China Junk at Circus!

August 27, 2014

I’ve just learned that Circus Cinema will be screening ‘The Free China Junk‘ starting tomorrow evening until Monday: * Thursday, 28 August @ 80m, * Saturday, 30 August @ 7:45pm * Monday, 1 September @ 3:45pm  This is a beautiful film that was shown as a fundraiser a few months back.  It’s great to see … More Chance to catch the beautiful film Free China Junk at Circus!

Shaun Kirk…. nice guy, big sound & coming to King Street Live in September

August 23, 2014

My guest on ReCooper8 this month was Shaun Kirk, über talented Australian blues musician who can make a one man band setup sound like an 8-piece band! Shaun will be playing at King Street Live on 7th September 2014.  Click on the sound file below and find out more about Shaun and his latest album, … More Shaun Kirk…. nice guy, big sound & coming to King Street Live in September

Knit one, purl one… and other treats!

July 25, 2014

Click on the sounds files below to listen again to ReCooper8’s interview with Wairarapa artist, Nicki Stewart, whose fascinating exhibition, Remember to Remember, opens at Aratoi on the 8th August; and arts review with Anne Taylor exploring all the other delicious treats at Aratoi in August-September.  Thank you to Anne and Nicki for their contributions … More Knit one, purl one… and other treats!

Listen again – Luke Buda and Robin Greenberg interviews

June 27, 2014

  In June ReCooper8 had a yarn with Luke Buda from The Phoenix Foundation and Robin Greenberg, Wellington based documentary maker and director of The Free China Junk.  You can listen again to those interviews right here!  Thanks to my guests for making a great show!               Luke Buda … More Listen again – Luke Buda and Robin Greenberg interviews

A slice of paradise – Okuti Garden feature

February 25, 2014

This summer we visited our friends, James and Jane Mullins, two beautiful people who own and manage the glorious Okuti Garden down in Little River, Banks Peninsula, South Island. Okuti Garden is an eco-homestay, where the emphasis is on creating “lovely spaces for creating and playing, and to provide clean, comfortable, affordable accommodation”  James and … More A slice of paradise – Okuti Garden feature