Kapiti Poets

Series 2 begins 1st April 2026
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​Coast Access Radio
104.7FM
​​Hosted by Ingrid Prosser

Special 50 min Matariki edition of Kapiti Poets. Includes poems by Kapiti poets JiL Hemming, Nicola Easthope, Michael O'Leary and Ingrid herself. With music from Colin Decio's Space Ride through an Abundance of Splendours.
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Each episode will focus on one or more local poets - being interviewed and sharing some of their poems. They will range from highly accomplished and published poets, right across the spectrum to promising beginners, including school students. We want to discover what makes a poet tick; and why poetry is so important to so many of us.
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Kapiti Poets

Series 2
  • 1st Episode Podcast: Ingrid Prosser and JiL Hemming discuss 'What makes a poem a poem?'; and they each read some of their poetry. First broadcast 1st Apr 26.
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  • 2nd Episode Podcast: Rob Hack, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 4 of his poems. First broadcast 15th Apr 26.
   
  • 4th​ Episode Podcast: Donna Peters, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 4 of her poems. First broadcast 13th May 26
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  • 5th​ Episode Podcast: Phil Grimmett, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 5 of his poems. First broadcast 27th May 26 ​
     
  • Matariki Special Episode - Part 1: Host Ingrid Prosser is joined by JiL Hemming to celebrate Matariki through poetry, music, remembrance and reflection. Featuring poetry by Ingrid, JiL, Nicola Easthope and Michael O'Leary with music by Colin Decio. First broadcast in 2025; repeated 8th July 26. 
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  • Matariki Special Episode - Part 2: The concluding half of the Matariki special first broadcast in 2025. The marking of Matariki continues with poetry and music, and reflections on remembrance, renewal, and the Maori New Year. Poetry from host Ingrid Prosser, JiL Hemming, Nicola Easthope and Michael O'Leary; with music by Colin Decio. 2026 broadcast on 15th July.
 
  • ​8th​ Episode Podcast: Dinah Hawken, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing several of her poems. First broadcast 22nd July 26. 
Series 1
  • 1st Episode Podcast: To launch the series, Ingrid Prosser, the programme host, is interviewed by Nikki Carrol; and performs 3 of her poems.​ First broadcast 9th Nov 24.


  • 3rd Episode Podcast: JiL Hemming, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 3 of her poems. First broadcast 7th Dec 24.
 
  • 4th Episode Podcast: Host Ingrid Prosser presents Christmas poetry and music both old and new; including poems by Kapiti poets Sonya Cossey, JiL Hemming, Clarity Henderson, Robin Peace, and Ingrid herself.  First broadcast 21st Dec 24. 
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  • 6th Episode Podcast: Michael O'Leary, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 3 of his poems. Plus, recordings of 2 songs setting his words. First broadcast 18th Jan 25. Michael's website - Michael O'Leary​. ​Michael's Collected Poems (in two volumes) were launched in April 2025 - available through his website.  
 
  • 7th Episode Podcast: Apirana Taylor, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing several poems from his new book in the cracks of light. First broadcast 1st Feb 25. Apirana's website - www.apiranataylor.nz
 
  • 8th Episode Podcast: Sam Plumley, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 4 of her poems.​ First broadcast 15th Feb 2025. 
   
  • 10th Episode Podcast: Colin Decio, interviewed by Ingrid, and performing 2 of his poems. Plus, recordings of 2 songs which he has composed setting his own words; and 3 songs in which he set the words of Dymock poet John Drinkwater. First broadcast 15th Mar 2025. Colin's website - www.colindecio.com
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  • 12th Episode Podcast: Maisie, Amelia & James - students at Kapiti College - interviewed by Ingrid and reading several of their poems. First broadcast 12th Apr 2025. 


       Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser
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