WEA
WEA
Kapiti Workers' Educational Association
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.
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
Apr 5
13 min
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
Feb 22
20 min
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.
Aug 30, 2025
11 min
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.
Jul 5, 2025
16 min
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.
Mar 29, 2025
17 min
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
Jan 31, 2025
25 min
WEA - the final offerings for this year
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
Sep 4, 2024
17 min
WEA - upcoming WEA seminars
Bruce and Graeme chat about the upcoming WEA seminars, two on the history of Kapiti with Anthony Dreaver; Challenges faced by ethnic communities with Dr Pushpa Wood,; NZ’ers at Chunk Bair with Chris Pugsley; Achieving Equity in Music education with Elizabeth Sneyd.We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
Aug 10, 2024
16 min
WEA - Upcoming WEA seminars.
Bruce and Graeme chat about the upcoming WEA seminars, two on the history of Kapiti with Anthony Dreaver; Challenges faced by ethnic communities with Dr Pushpa Wood,; NZ’ers at Chunk Bair with Chris Pugsley; Achieving Equity in Music education with Elizabeth Sneyd.We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
Jul 19, 2024
16 min
WEA - Bruce Taylor from Kapiti WEA is in the studio to share information about the upcoming Saturday seminars his organisation is hosting during May and June
We hear from WEA Kapiti who provide community based, stimulating and varied educational activities that develop knowledge, skills, creativity, understanding and enjoyment of life.
May 14, 2024
12 min