In 2013, John Bushnell and his family bought the former Brigidine Convent in Pahiatua and relocated it to Greytown. The convent had been at the heart of the Pahiatua community since 1912 until its relocation. Recently, John and his family opened the doors of their new home to members of the Pahiatua community, including a number of … More A story about the Pahiatua Convent
Listen again to my interview with Chris Adams, an artisan jeweller based in Featherston, South Wairarapa, New Zealand. First broadcast on ReCooper8, 21st June, 2015, on Arrow FM 92.7FM.
Coming up on tonight’s ReCooper8, Featherson Jeweller, Chris Adams… … More On tonight’s ReCooper8, Featherston Jeweller, Chris Adams
It is with great pleasure that I announce EmmaMakes as ReCooper8’s new sponsor! Teaming up with EmmaMakes, the company and brand of Featherstonian and friend, Emma McCleary, presents many creative possibilities and I look forward to more adventures in audio with this fantastic brand at my side! I would also like to thank Ladybird Early Childcare in … More All Change! ReCooper8 welcomes new sponsor, EmmaMakes
Tune in to 92.7FM at 8pm tonight for January’s edition of ReCooper8. In the studio with me tonight are Jen Craddock, the organizer of Sunset Cinema, a NZ film festival taking place in Carterton from 22nd Jan through to 12th March 2015. And we catch up with Vic Ross, assistant director of Miles Eckford’s adaptation of … More Jen Craddock and Vic Ross on Tonight’s Show!
The Featherston Community Centre is a vibrant place, none more so than when Rona Huggins’ Ukelele Group are in the house! As a feature for the Centre’s radio programme, Southern Exposure, I went along to hear Rona and friends play! You can listen again here. If you live in Featherston and would like to take … More Featherston’s Ukelele Orchestra
Following on from their successful engagement and consultation with the people of Featherston, the Victoria University School of Landscape Architecture students are back! And this time with dozens of beautifully crafted ideas for the spaces and places of Featherston, Wairarapa! I, along with many other locals, turned up to the Re:Invent Exhibition the Anzac Hall … More Rethinking Featherston #2
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
Students from the School of Landscape Architecture at the Victoria University are working in partnership with the community of Featherston, the Community Board and South Wairarapa District Council to develop design scenarios and site-specific design solutions for our town which reflect our community’s desires and are practical and affordable. On 17th July 2014, nearly 100 local Featherston … More Rethinking Featherston
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!
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