The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) setup in 1915, is the longest established provider of adult education in New Zealand. This Kapiti Coast branch of the WEA was started in 1978, and is a non-profit making incorporated society registered with the Charities Commission (CC28153), and a member of the Federation of WEAs in Aotearoa New Zealand. We promote ideals of a just, equitable and sustainable society through the medium of education.
This is the final episode for the WEA this year so listen in for a preview of the seminars, courses and Pick & Mix trips on offer over October, and visit their website kapitiwea.org.nz for more information and how to book. We also look back on a stellar year with WEA.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
16 Aug 2026
August & September Seminars, New Courses and Pick and Mix Trips
New Zealand's ancient wildlife, poverty in Aotearoa, the works of William Makepeace Thackeray, and a range of educational outings are all part of the upcoming programme at WEA. Listen in for a preview of the seminars, courses and Pick & Mix trips on offer over August and September, and visit their website kapitiwea.org.nz for more information and how to book.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
5 Jul 2026
July and August Courses at WEA
Chinese Culture and Language, The Solar System, Chopin explained and the changes to school curriculum are all part of the offerings for the next few weeks at WEA. Listen in here for a tease of what is on offer and visit their website kapitiwea.org.nz for more information and how to book.
16 May 2026
Saturday Seminars Update for June
This episode of the Workers’ Educational Association highlights the strong community response to recent seminars and the Readers and Writers series, while looking ahead to a new lineup of upcoming events across the Kapiti Coast. Topics include aging and vaccination research, promoting human rights in New Zealand and internationally, advances in cervical cancer prevention, and a powerful discussion on poetry and giving voice to underrepresented communities. The programme also covers the final Readers and Writers session exploring Te Rauparaha and the women who signed the Treaty of Waitangi, alongside updates on future language and education opportunities through the WEA. We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
5 Apr 2026
Learning, History and Science - April and May with WEA
This episode highlights upcoming April and May events from the Workers’ Educational Association, featuring a diverse range of Saturday seminars and midweek courses. Topics include the human history of Kapiti Island, global cooperation in an increasingly complex world, and how forensic entomology can help solve crimes. The programme also covers upcoming learning opportunities such as Wine and Watercolour, Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture, and the Autumn Readers and Writers series in partnership with Bookmark Kapiti. We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
22 Feb 2026
First Update of 2026 - Saturday Seminars, Bus Trips and More
Bruce Taylor from the Kapiti Coast Workers’ Educational Association (WEA) chats to Kai about their 2026 programme and the value of lifelong learning in the community. They highlight upcoming Saturday seminars on topics including democracy, the future of health services, Pacific cultural collections at Te Papa, and the growing role of AI in everyday life. Bruce also shares details about educational bus trips, local heritage visits, and new courses available this year for the Kapiti community. We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua. Supported by NZ On Air. Visit coastaccessradio.org.nz
30 Aug 2025
WEA - update on what is happening at WEA
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
5 Jul 2025
WEA - the latest offerings from WEA
WEA Kapiti describes their community-based educational activities that aim to develop knowledge, skills, creativity, and enjoyment of life; this is an informational episode.
29 Mar 2025
WEA - the latest offerings provided by WEA
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
31 Jan 2025
WEA - Upcoming programme for the year - enrolments now open for and impressive offerings in 2025
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
for more information visit www.kapitiwea.org.nz
4 Sept 2024
WEA - the final offerings for this year
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
19 Jul 2024
WEA - Upcoming WEA seminars.
Bruce and Graeme chat about the upcoming WEA seminars, two on the history of Kapiti with Anthony Dreaver; Challenges faced by ethnic communities with Dr Pushpa Wood,; NZ’ers at Chunk Bair with Chris Pugsley; Achieving Equity in Music education with Elizabeth Sneyd.We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
14 May 2024
WEA - Bruce Taylor from Kapiti WEA is in the studio to share information about the upcoming Saturday seminars his organisation is hosting during May and June
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
23 Mar 2024
WEA - We take you through April and May offerings
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
9 Feb 2024
WEA Kapiti - What do you want to learn this first quarter? Climate change, natural history, restoring wetlands? A great selection of topics again this year.
Kapiti WEA provides community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life. Courses are offered in relaxed, non-threatening environments, using the best tutors available from Wellington and the Kapiti Coast.
Kapiti WEA runs courses on a variety of subjects - ongoing education. Everyone is welcome to contact the organization to become a member, to enrol in a course, or to suggest courses or other activities.
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