A reminder that it’s wairarapa word this Sunday 3 November 3pm at Almo’s Books, 42 High St, Carterton and the guest writer this month is Christine Hunt Daniell. Christine has authored four books, with Just an orange for Christmas – Stories from the Wairarapa her most recent title. Published earlier this year, the book took her six years to create … More Wairarapa Word, this Sunday, 3rd November
I couldn’t let a day go by without mentioning The Southgate Band! So, here’s my interview with Andrew Laking, star of October’s ReCooper8. The Southgate Band will be appearing as part of the Kokomai Festival at Featherston’s Anzac Hall on Friday 25th October, and King Street Live on 26th October. My sincere thanks to Andrew … More Interview with Andrew Laking, The Southgate Band
Just an Orange for Christmas: Stories from the Wairarapa is Christine Hunt Daniell’s latest book, which uses material from interviews with ‘old- timers’ to (as the Harper Collins NZ website says) “preserve more than the bland surface details of regional history”. I had the pleasure of talking to Christine over a skype connection just after the … More Interview with Christine Hunt Daniell
I gave a hint on last month’s show that I was a bit giddy about the forthcoming Kokomai Festival. I recall treating listeners to my favourite pickings from the programme, which can only be described as brimming with dance, comedy, music, film, theatre and visual arts. Well, this month, I’ve raised the bar! Dust off your … More October…. it’s all about Kokomai and The Southgate Band!
The Kokomai Festival is nearly upon us, so a great time to remind you that you can tune in to all the latest news and views about the Festival on 92.7FM (or click ‘listen live’ at Arrow FM) on Mondays at 1pm and again on Thursdays at 7pm. You can also follow the Kokomai Festival … More The Kokomai Festival… ways to listen
In September’s show, I featured an interview with London-based singer songwriter Susie Wilkins, and whose latest album, Anywhere But Here, is a current favourite listen of mine (and you can find it in iTunes). You’ll find below the ‘no music’ version of our chat. Our conversation starts with Susie talking about the tragic death of … More Listen again to my interview with singer songwriter Susie Wilkins
Meet Pansy Flowers, Poison Ivy, Thorn and Rose*…. just a few of Featherston’s Guerrilla Gardeners, who tonight started their self-motivated campaign to transform the town’s Zen Garden (aka the big vacant lot on main street) into a garden by and for the people! Timing their inaugural action to coincide with the start of Act for Seed … More Introducing…. the Featherston Guerrilla Gardeners!
Top Writers in the Wairarapa Wairarapa Word, a literary event free and open to the public, announces its line-up for the rest of 2013: Anne Taylor, L E Scott, and Hinemoana Baker. Come along for a free afternoon on the first Sunday at 3pm at Almo’s Books, 42 High Street, Carterton. Anne Taylor, painter and … More Press Release: Wairarapa Word announces its line-up for the rest of 2013
Thursday 19th September @ 8pm Sunday 22nd September @ 10pm Thursday 26th September @ 8pm 92.7FM or click ‘listen live’ at Arrow FM Every once in a while you hear a singing voice that makes your spine tingle. And the effect isn’t limited to one genre of music. They could be singing soaring ballads, dramatic … More ReCooper8 in September – Susie Wilkins, The Handsome Family, and Kokomai Arts Fest!
Tune into 92.7FM this Thursday, 19th September, and catch up with some great local content from the South Wai! We’ve got a great new monthly show aimed at mums with young children brought to you by Tiff North, Plunket’s Community Support Liaison Officer for the Wairarapa. The show’s title, Cold Tea and Laundry Piles, reflects the … More Lots to look forward to on Arrow FM, 92.7FM!
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