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
51 episodes
Johnny Currie - Episode 1
The podcast is privileged to welcome Johnny Currie from Madman's Creek, Charleston. This was recorded at Johnnies place and I thank Jeff Richards, Gerald Hart and Alex Forbes for getting me up there. Johnny is more than just a Buller lege...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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36:00
Phil Hyde (Dagsy)
The podcast welcomes Phil Hyde from Granity. Phil runs a popular local radio channel Dagsy FM on 108.0 out of Granity. Phil hails from the Upper Hutt region and has been in Granity for a number of years. He has strong ties to the Buller with hi...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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31:24
Norm Crawshaw - Episode Three
The podcast welcomes back Norm Crawshaw for the final of three fascinating episodes. Norm (QSM) is an example of a life well lived. A life full of travel and of contributing to the community. A stalwart of so much in the Buller he is an icon an...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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51:00
Norm Crawshaw - Episode Two
The podcast welcomes Norm Crawshaw back for episode two of his illustrious life. This is a great episode, one of my favourites, concentrating on life in the Buller, Buller cricket and we make a very interesting start on Buller Rugby. Norm, a wi...
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42:46
Norm Crawshaw - Episode One
The podcast warmly welcomes Norm Crawshaw. Norm is an extremely well known man in the Buller region having been heavily involved in rugby, cricket and the Buller marathon to name but a few. He was a teacher for many years and taught multiple ge...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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42:26
Michael Hart
The podcast warmly welcomes Michael Hart, a member of the illustrious Hart family of the Buller. Michael tells tales of his early life in Westport, playing rugby and rugby league, boxing and more. We get an amazing account of tunnel boring in N...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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48:53
Ray Chandler
The podcast welcomes Ray Chandler. A great bloke and native Coaster, born in Hokitika and raised in Reefton Ray has some great tales. Some are not for the faint hearted and include a truck loving duck with sore feet, an Englishman's interesting...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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26:13
Moira Lockington KSM
The podcast is back in Reefton and talking to the wonderful Moira Lockington KSM. Moira is an incredibly community minded woman who has contributed massively to the community right throughout her life. Presented with the Kings Service Medal in ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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47:37
David Baird
The podcast warmly welcomes Buller sporting legend, David Baird. David has represented the Buller in multiple sports and is still active in coaching and mentoring youth teams today. We have tales of rugby, soccer, basketball and tennis and a ma...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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33:50
Season 6 Coming July 11th!
The first episode of season 6 will drop on Friday, July 11th. It's been a while, and we are super excited to return to hearing some great tales from some interesting people.
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:33
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