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.
Tales of the Buller
Gary Bainbridge
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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 on the Incline and riding the wagons down to the middle break. Gary also shares tales of his times in mines up and down the Buller and also in the Grey District. His knowledge is extensive and his tales are fascinating and in depth. Welcome to the world of West Coast coal mining told by a true expert. This episode is entertaining and educational in every way. Enjoy!