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Kapiti Workers' Educational Association
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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.

Episódios

  1. 16 de ago.

    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

  2. 5 de jul.

    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.

  3. 16 de mai.

    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

  4. 5 de abr.

    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

  5. 22 de fev.

    Saturday Seminars, Bus Trips and More - March with WEA

    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

  6. 30/08/2025

    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.

  7. 05/07/2025

    WEA - the latest offerings from 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.

  8. 29/03/2025

    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.

  9. 31/01/2025

    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

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Sobre

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.

Informações

  • Criado por
    Kapiti Workers' Educational Association
  • Anos de atividade
    2019 - 2026
  • Episódios
    9
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © (C)Coast Access Radio
  • Site do podcast
    WEA