Tales of the Buller
Tales of the Buller is a podcast that interviews local Buller people who have had fascinating lives and who have stories to tell. From the 1968 Inangahua earthquake to the top of Denniston and beyond, we have them all. Episodes for this podcast are created at Carters Beach, Buller, New Zealand.
Episodes
41 episodes
End of Season 5
Hi there. Another season comes to an end. It's been a great season with great guests and fascinating conversations. I thank all the guests who have appeared and all those who have helped me along the way. Please contact me at talesofthebuller@g...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:18
Buller Harness Racing with John Reedy Snr and John Rogers
The podcast warmly welcomes John Reedy Snr and John Rogers. Both these men have spent a lifetime contributing to Buller and NZ harness racing. Legends in the sport both have bred and trained many horses, and both have contributed to NZ harness ...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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57:41
Barry Townrow
The podcast welcomes Buller legend and retired teacher Barry Townrow. This man has an incredible list of achievements and is a true champion of the community. Barry is, among many other things, a local JP since 1998, board member of Bu...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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41:00
Alan Ireland
The podcast welcomes a true Buller sporting legend: Mr Alan Ireland. Alan has represented Buller in both Rugby and Cricket and he has been involved for 66 years with his beloved Ngaka...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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41:57
Wayne Fleming
The podcast warmly welcomes Wayne Fleming. Wayne is a well known figure in both the Buller Rugby and mining communities. In this episode Wayne tells of mining both in Australia and NZ and much more which makes for an informative and entertainin...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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35:51
Steve Bell
The podcast warmly welcomes Steve Bell. Steve is from an illustrious mining/mineral/drilling family and was himself the youngest mine manager in NZ when he took on the role at Stockton. This is a fascinating episode with a girth of knowledge of...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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59:51
Tony Fortune
The podcast welcomes the incredible Tony Fortune. This is the first episode on the road and was recorded in Reefton. Tony is an amazing character and has had a fascinating life. Educator, adventurer, mountain climber, cyclist and President of t...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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39:03
Season 5 episode 1 dropping tomorrow plus Sounds Air shoutout!
Quick hello, season 5 intro and a shout out to Sounds Air who did me a big favour recently. The first season 5 episode will be tomorrow July 29.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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3:16
Tribute to Phyllis Phipps
Phyllis Phipps passed away this week in her 98th year. She was a treasured guest of this podcast and I wish to pay her tribute and pay my respects to Phyllis and her friends and family. The Buller has lost one of its best.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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5:23
Gary Bainbridge
The podcast warmly welcomes Gary Bainbridge. Gary is a 4th generation coal miner and was born and raised on the Denniston Plateau. Gary tells fascinating tales of growing up on Denniston and what it was like at that time including working ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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44:59
Marissa Stuart
The podcast welcomes the fantastic Marissa Stuart. Marissa was born and bred in Reefton and spent her high school years and more in Westport. Marissa shares some hilarious tales of life in Westport as a teenager and just what Westport was like ...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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36:15
Howard Hill
The podcast welcomes the fascinating Howard Hill. Howard is Westport born and bred. He is a successful businessman, and an alumni of Cornell University in the USA. He was a member of the RNZAF which formed the foundation of his later success.&n...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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33:55
John Bennett
The podcast welcomes John Bennett, a resident of Carters Beach for over 65 years. John shares some history of his family, the local area and much more. In this fascinating episode we hear tales of Hermits with hidden gold, TB scares and nightma...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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29:31
Terry McDonnell
The podcast welcomes Terry McDonnell. Terry is a well known figure in the Buller coming from an old Buller family and has farmed in this district for a long time, represented Buller at rugby, worked at the Cement Works and much more. Terry also...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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34:51
Buller Rugby Episode
The podcast is very happy to present the first multi guest episode featuring generations of Buller Rugby. We welcome Gerald Hart, Thomas Stuart and Andrew Duncan, the current Buller Rugby CEO. Hear tales of history, rivalries and famous g...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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40:16
Dan Moloney
We kick off Season 4 with a very well known Buller native, Dan Moloney. Beginning his teaching career at Granity School in 1972 and moving to St Canice’s in1976, Dan was principal at St Canice’s for 21 years. Following retirement Dan has be...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:21
End of Season 3 - returning early 2024!
I hope you all enjoyed that short season as much as I did. Thanks to all guests and all who have helped me along the way this year. We will take a short break now until early in the New Year. I wish you all a happy, healthy and safe Chris...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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2:36
Kawatiri Trail Tale #5: Jeff Richards
Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #5. This episode has Jeff Richards talking about the early days of Carters Beach, the Gala and a 'famous' message in a bottle found on the beach. This is the last of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Ta...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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12:06
Kawatiri Trail Tale #4: Geoff Brunning
Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #4. This episode has Geoff Brunning describing a life in Carters Beach including playing with water cannons as a child, making flaxwood rafts and finding the wreckage of a ship up by Cape Foulwind.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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22:32
Kawatiri Trail Tale #3: Bernard Menzies
Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #3. This episode has Bernard Menzies telling tales of the early days of Carters Beach. These include the formation of the Carters Beach Top Ten Caravan Park and chasing calves for 10 bob at the Rodeo! ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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9:18
Kawatiri Trail Tale #2: Ken Hill and Jeff Richards
Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #2. This episode sees Ken Hill describing life in Carters Beach in the early days and how the trail goes right past their family property. Ken and Jeff recount some amazing stories of the area the trai...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:07
Kawatiri Trail Tale #1: Jeff Richards and Bernard Menzies
Welcome to the Kawatiri Coastal Trail Tale #1. This has Jeff Richards and Bernard Menzies talking about the early days of Carters Beach and the Galas that were held there along with Rodeos and much more.Episode funded by Epic and re...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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15:49
Kawatiri Coastal Trail Season!
It is my pleasure to present some podcast episodes recorded in 2021 as part of the Kawatiri Coastal Trail project. The episodes in this short season were funded by Epic and recorded by Daimon (The Nomad).
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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1:17
End of Season 2 - apologies and some news!
Bit of an abrupt end to the season here as I have had an interesting last month to say the least. Click the follow button on whatever Podcast platform you are using so you are notified when season 3 begins. Be happy and safe. Cheers.
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:27