Tales of the Buller
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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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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Tales of the Buller episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Tales of the Buller for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Tales of the Buller episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
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
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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!
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!
Wayne Fleming
Tales of the Buller
08/11/24 • 35 min
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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 entertaining episode. 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!
Steve Bell
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08/04/24 • 59 min
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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 mining both in NZ and Australia. Steve was also the Senior Manager of the Kaikoura rebuild and he shares some stories of that fateful time. Enjoy!
John Bennett
Tales of the Buller
03/10/24 • 29 min
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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 nightmares, climbing into blowholes at Punakaiki, Bruno Lawrence and (wait for it) - Blerta! 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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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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