After attending a series of community workshops for people who are interested in writing their life story or family history, writers share parts of their stories with listeners. These varied and surprising stories are as unique as the writers themselves.
Harry Waaka shares 5 extracts from his current writing project; 'The Koro and the Moko': 'Mum and Dad': 'Aunty and Uncle': 'Junior High School' and 'Maoris Don't go to University'. Harry narrates his stories using the language of the day to describe the events that occurred within the context of the time and place.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
29 Oct 2026
1955 Was a Very Special Year
Angela Robertson shares the first chapter of a memoir about her early life. Experimenting with her writing, she wanted her family to learn a little but about the world she was born into - 18,000 kilometres away from New Zealand as the crow flies. 1955 was a very special year.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
22 Oct 2026
Extracts from Tokerau Jim's story
Triffie Laitphlang shares extracts from her husband Tokerau Jim's early life. Tokerau Jim, who was raised in the Pacific Islands, is a very well-known Master Shell Carver. Now living in New Zealand, his artistic creations are on display in the Kapiti Arts Trail.
This episode was first broadcast on Coast Access Radio, a Community Access Media Alliance station amplifying the voices of Kāpiti and Horowhenua, proudly supported by NZ On Air. Learn more at www.coastaccessradio.org.nz
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