Write Your Story

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

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

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

In this episode Ellen shares 3 very personal stories. The first is the story of her dad's pocket watch. the second is the story of her mum's gold locket. And the third is a reflection on an interview with her grandson Jake.

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

Jill shares two short cameo stories with us. The title of the first is 'Reflections on Mum' and the second is called 'The School Photo'.

Write your Story is a series of stories, written and narrated by their authors. These "new" authors bring us a story they have put together recently and share with us all.