In this 12th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews 3 students from Kapiti College - Maisie Buck, Amelia Nelson & James Rahman. They talk about the poetry they're inspired by, how their own poetry comes to be written, and their college Poetry Club. Maisie reads 2 of her poems, Amelia reads 5 poems, and James, 3 poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 11th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Nicola Easthope about her early poetic experiences; her poetic responses to the world around her, both locally on the Kapiti Coast, and globally; and her 2 published volumes of poetry. Nicola reads 3 of her poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 10th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Colin Decio about the importance to him of poetic words as a vehicle of expression; the setting of poetry to music; and the experience of living on the Kapiti Coast. Colin reads 2 of his poems, and we hear several of his songs. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 9th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Clarity Henderson about the influences on her poetry, the entwining of art and words, and her book of poems. Clarity describes her experience of finding her place in Otaki, and reads 4 of her poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 8th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Sam Plumley about finding her poetic voice as she was about to become a grandmother, and her introduction to performing. Sam describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 4 of her poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 7th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Apirana Taylor about his early journey with words and expressing himself as a poet; being awarded The Prime Minister's Award for Literary Achievement; and his new book, from which he reads several poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 6th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Michael O'Leary about influences on his work; his journey publishing his own poetry and that of many other poets; and his influences on the Kapiti Coast. Michael reads 3 of his poems, and we hear 2 songs created around his words. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 5th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Robin Peace about her journey to becoming a published poet, with 2 volumes of poetry. Robin talks about the influence of the environment on her poetry, describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 3 of her poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 4th episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, 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. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this 3rd episode of our programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Jil Hemming about her journey performing and writing poetry - including her exploration of both experiential and narrative poetry. Jil describes her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast, and reads 3 of her poems.

In the 2nd episode of our new programme highlighting poets on the Kapiti Coast, host Ingrid Prosser interviews Sonya Cossey (Sonya Cossey Creative) about her journey to becoming a performance poet; and her experience of living on the Kapiti Coast. Sonya shares her ethos with us, and reads 4 of her poems. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser

In this first episode of our new programme highlighting poetry writers on the Kapiti Coast, Nikki interviews Ingrid Prosser, the host of Kapiti Poets, about her own journey to becoming a published and performance poet. Ingrid also shares a couple of her own poems with us. Poetry, poems and interviews with Ingrid Prosser