Tales of the Buller

By 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 beyo

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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

Tales of the Buller episodes:

July 31, 2025 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 North Sydney to playing international league for the Irish Wolfhounds. Towards the latter part of the episode is a truly amazing tale of a training session with Mike Tyson! The whole episode is a rollicking tale of an amazing life told with great humour. Michael did this episode in the midst of family trauma, and I truly thank him for making the effort as it took great courage to get through it. This is truly an episode not to miss. Enjoy!
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49min
July 24, 2025 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 encounter with an eel and a Danish Aboriginal. I kid you not. Enjoy!
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27min
July 17, 2025 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 the 2025 honours list Moira is a worthy recipient. Moira tells tales of her childhood and her life in Reefton, her family and some wonderful tales of the past and present. A great episode. Enjoy!
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48min
July 10, 2025 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 marvelous tale about David's illustrious father Bill. This episode has great tales and is told with a great sense of humour. Enjoy!
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34min
July 04, 2025 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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September 16, 2024 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 [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.
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September 08, 2024 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 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!
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58min
September 01, 2024 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 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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41min
August 25, 2024 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 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!
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42min
August 11, 2024 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 entertaining episode. Enjoy!
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36min

FAQs about Tales of the Buller:

How many episodes does Tales of the Buller have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.