Peter Bland
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu. Audio
Poets pen verse on migration
In this episode of Voices, migrants share their own migration journeys in creative ways. Produced by Sara Vui-Talitu.
AudioPeter Bland: the 84 year old poet embracing social media
After Peter Bland's daughter "sort of bullied him into it," the acclaimed British-NZ poet and actor started recording Facebook videos. Now he enjoys both the intimacy of reading to the camera – and… Audio
Poet Peter Bland releases two new collections.
Poet Peter Bland speaks to Karyn Hay about his two new collections of Poems. Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 1
When he comes out of hospital, Carlo returns to the new flat with his mother Jessica, ready for an adventure. At the supermarket he's given a special 100 ride bus ticket. Outside, a blue bus picks him… Audio
Carl Bland: Veteran of alternative theatre
Carl Bland is an acclaimed actor, playwright and painter, and the son of another renown New Zealand actor Peter Bland. He was a core cast member shows such as Rude Awakenings, and hit drama Street… Audio
Poetry 2015 with Gregory O'Brien
Painter, poet, curator and writer whose latest book is See What I Can See: New Zealand Photography for the Young and Curious. He discusses some of the highlights of New Zealand poetry in 2015. Audio
Poetry with Gregory O'Brien: Peter Bland
Discussing poetry by Peter Bland; a new collection, Expecting Miracles, and his Collected Poems 1956-2011. Features two web only poems read by Peter Bland. Audio
The Conductor - part 15
Elias secures a plane out of Leningrad to meet with Shostakovich and travel to his daughter Sonya. Nina Bronnikova listens to the dress rehearsal which goes well and gives Elias a portrait of… Audio
The Conductor - part 14
Elias manages to get extra rations for his orchestra until the day of the concert. He nearly collapses and after rehearsal, Nina and Nikolai learn that his mother has died. They get him to hospital… Audio
The future of Wellington theatre, post Downstage
We consider the future for Wellington theatre with Downstage closing its doors for the final time last night. You'll hear from Peter Bland, one of the founders of Downstage nearly fifty years ago as… Audio
Peter Bland - Collected Poems: 1956-2011
New Zealand poet on the release of his latest book - Collected Poems: 1956-2011. Audio
Eight Months to Mars - Peter Bland
Though he was born in Yorkshire, New Zealand is home for Peter Bland, and he is still busy writing and broadcasting, 14 years after receiving his Gold Card. Audio
Starkey the Gentle Pirate by Peter Bland
Read by Peter Bland
A poem about Starkey, a gentle pirate who ends up finding part of Captain Hook's buried treasure with his crew, but at a harsh price.
For ages 6-9 years. Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 10
The Dowlers take Carlo and Pearlie into the Supermakret with them and luckily carry Carlo to the Horn Hazard spray which he uses to dissovle their hooves. The two children save the Supermarket and are… Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 9
Bus drivers and shop assistants arrive for the Almost Party and then a gang of Dowlers turns up. The policeman from next door arrives to complain about the noise and the Dowlers all run off, heading… Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 8
Pearlie and Carlo's father and mother, Dominic and Jessica, get on really well and Dominic offers to host an Almost Party. Along with a flock of Almost Parrots, they all enjoy preparing lots of… Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 7
The bus behind Carlo and his mates is full of piratical Dowlers who attempt to ooze into their Blue Bus. The driver manages to get rid of them by flying and they land on top of the Supermarket. They… Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 6
Dowlers attack the Supermakret again and Carlos and Pearlie go into battle. Jessica and Pearlie's father Dominic turn up looking for their children. On the Dark Blue Bus again,Carlo sees they're being… Audio
The Dark Blue 100-Ride Bus Ticket - part 5
Some Dowlers attack the Supermakret but Jessica's Exploding Porridge gets rid of them. Carlo begins his new school and meets up with Pearlie who goes to a different college. Together they catch the… Audio
