Tales of the Buller
Mike
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.
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End of Season 5
Tales of the Buller
09/16/24 • 1 min
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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 [email protected] if you want to come on or have a suggestion for someone else to come on. Keep your notifications turned on so you are notified when the next season drops. Stay safe and well. Cheers.
Alan Ireland
Tales of the Buller
08/25/24 • 41 min
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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 Ngakawau Rugby Club. Alan was awarded life membership of the Buller Rugby Club in 2019. Alan has played, coached and done just about everything in between. This is a truly fascinating episode. Enjoy!
Buller Harness Racing with John Reedy Snr and John Rogers
Tales of the Buller
09/08/24 • 57 min
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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 racing at the highest levels. This is a great episode where we get some fascinating insights into the industry and some hilarious yarns along the way. I hope you enjoy listening to these two harness racing giants as much as I have. Enjoy!
Kawatiri Trail Tale #5: Jeff Richards
Tales of the Buller
11/18/23 • 12 min
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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 Tales - I hope you have enjoyed them.
Episode funded by Epic and recorded by Daimon (The Nomad) in 2021
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Noel Palmer
Tales of the Buller
09/17/23 • 38 min
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The podcast welcomes Noel Palmer, a very well known and respected Buller resident from a very old Buller family. Born in the middle of the 1926 floods Noel tells some fascinating tales of growing up with no power for his first 21 years, of his father bringing the first tractor to Westport, rescuing stranded boats with a stumplifter and more. Enjoy!
Anthology of poems by Phyllis Phipps
Tales of the Buller
09/11/23 • 24 min
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This week we present a short anthology of poems by the magnificent former guest Phyllis Phipps. Phyllis has written poetry most of her life and we present a selection of these in this episode. The poems are read by Janelle Hooper of the Buller District Library. A big thanks to Janelle for doing such a wonderful job of this. Enjoy!
Lorraine Ranger
Tales of the Buller
05/21/23 • 27 min
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Lorraine is born and bred in Westport and along with her husband Neville is a well known figure in Carters Beach. Lorraine is known for her work in the railways, early child care and also for being an incredible baker! Listen to Lorraine tell an incredible story about a trombone and the Bridge of Remembrance, a tale of the railway, stories of Denniston and much more. Enjoy!
Jeff Richards
Tales of the Buller
05/09/23 • 39 min
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Jeff is another very well known character in the Buller. Born and raised locally Jeff has some great yarns about his early life, working on the milk cart and more. He tells a great tale about his best mate Gerald Hart which includes the painting of the local Policeman's house! Listen to pranks at the cement works and much much more. Enjoy!
Howard Hill
Tales of the Buller
03/17/24 • 33 min
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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. Howard talks of his family and life growing up in Westport and the path he has taken through life. This is a truly interesting episode. Enjoy!
Barry Townrow
Tales of the Buller
09/01/24 • 41 min
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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 Buller cricket for over 50 years and current President, board member of Buller Rugby for over 50 years and former President. Barry hosts a long running sports radio show on Coast FM and is the commentator/TV presenter for Buller Rugby in the Heartland comp and is a sort after compere for events in the disrtict and the list goes on. I have not the room to begin to do justice to Barry's achievements so best have a listen to the man himself. Enjoy!
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tales of the Buller have?
Tales of the Buller currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Tales of the Buller cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Comedy, Podcasts, New Zealand and Comedy Interviews.
What is the most popular episode on Tales of the Buller?
The episode title 'Terry McDonnell' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tales of the Buller?
The average episode length on Tales of the Buller is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tales of the Buller released?
Episodes of Tales of the Buller are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Tales of the Buller?
The first episode of Tales of the Buller was released on May 7, 2023.
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