Kiwi Tales
Craig Anderson
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Kiwi Tales #21: Frank Wright - Serial Beaver Rebuilder (plus a whole lot more ...)
Frank Wright is known for his high quality aircraft rebuilds, however he has had a lifetime of adventures (both in and out of aviation) including barefoot waterskiing, pacific ferry flying, jet…
Kiwi Tales #20: Patrick Nolan - Half a Century of Helicopter Flying in NZ and Overseas
The Nolan family has 150 years of history in South Westland, and still farm the same land they did in the late 1800's. Patrick has a lifetime of experience in NZ deer shooting, helicopter flying, and…
Kiwi Tales #19: Charlie Janes - Bush Pilot and Hunting Legend
Charlie Janes is very well known in hunting and bush flying circles due to his five hilarious and entertaining books written in the 80's and 90's, and could be referred to as a modern day Barry…
Kiwi Tales #18: Ray Patchett - Ag Pilot and Ideas Man
Ray Patchett has had a long and interesting career as an Ag Pilot in Marlborough, and "by necessity" has also developed various innovations and inventions along the way.He has owned 32 aircraft in…
Kiwi Tales #17: Keith Neylon - A Touch of Madness
Keith Neylon has had a career ranging from coal mining, to shearing, to ag flying, to venison recovery, to entrepreneurship in several primary industries.In this interview he tells many hilarious…
Kiwi Tales #16: Jim Lynch - The Visionary Behind "Zealandia"
Jim Lynch is the founder and visionary behind the Wellington ecosanctuary Zealandia.He tells of the story and struggles behind the creation of Zealandia, and talks about conservation in the modern…
Kiwi Tales #15: Willie Sage - Flying Stories and Pearls of Wisdom
Willie Sage has had a hugely varied career, ranging from shearing, to bush flying, to helicopters, to jets, to a highly respected Flight Examiner.In this interview (his second on Kiwi Tales), he…
Kiwi Tales # 13: Bernie Lewis - From Tiger Moths to Test Pilot
Bernie Lewis is a 96 year old RAF and test pilot veteran. He has had an incredible aviation career that most of us can only dream of, having flown a huge range of fixed and multi-wing aircraft…
Kiwi Tales #14: Cynric Temple-Camp - Pathologist. Stories of the Dead.
Cynric Temple-Camp has been a Pathologist at Palmerston North Hospital for nearly 40 years. In that time he has performed countless autopsies on murder victims, accident victims, unexplained deaths…
Kiwi Tales # 12: Doctor Dave - The Uncensored Healthy Bastards Story
Dave Baldwin (aka Doctor Dave) is a practicing GP in Bulls, and operates the Bulls Flying Doctor Service throughout NZ. He has a personality that is infectious, and is one of those larger than life…
Kiwi Tales # 11: Ewan Smith - The Story of Air Rarotonga
Ewan Smith founded Air Rarotonga nearly in 1978, and is still the Managing Director nearly 50 years later. In this interview he tells the story of how it all started, the ups and downs of running an…
Kiwi Tales # 10: Kevin Wilkey - Golden Moments and the "Big C"
Kevin recently wrote an article titled “Golden Moments”, where he described his diagnosis and ongoing battle with the big “C”. He has received feedback from many people who have found it both moving…
Kiwi Tales #9: Ruth Shaw - The Bookseller at the End of the World
Ruth Shaw, author of bestselling "The Bookseller at the End of the World" and "Bookshop Dogs" describes with great courage and honesty her amazing life. This is an incredibly moving and inspiring…
Kiwi Tales #8: Andrew London - Songwriter, Singer, Musician
Andrew London is an incredibly clever and talented songwriter, singer and musician. He has a reputation for his witty, satirical lyrics that comment on everyday life in New Zealand. Episode…
Kiwi Tales #7: Kylie Krippner - Adventurer, Business Woman, Entrepreneur, Mother
Kylie has climbed and explored all over the world, including being the first New Zealand woman to ski to the South Pole. She has started and run various businesses, and along with her husband Ivan…
Kiwi Tales #6: Chris Long - The Boy from Gorge River ... and Antarctica ... and Norway ...
Chris Long was raised in the wild and remote Gorge River. Since leaving home he has travelled extensively, working in some of the world's most hostile and beautiful environments, including…
Kiwi Tales #5: Ken Tustin - Searching for Moose in NZ, Helicopter Pilot, Tahr Researcher
Ken Tustin has spent decades searching for the elusive moose in Fiordland, New Zealand. He has flown helicopters in Antarctica and all over the world, has spent many years researching Himalayan Tahr…
Kiwi Tales #4: Simon Heath - Teacher, Principal, Leader, Mistletoe Bay Trust Founder
Simon Heath founded and set up the Mistletoe Bay Trust and the Mistletoe Charitable Foundation. He has been a school teacher, principal, and has held many other education roles for nearly 40 years.…
Kiwi Tales #3: Richard Rayward - From Cameraman to Venison Pilot to Air Safaris CEO
Richard Rayward has an incredible 60 years of aviation history that began back in 1966 when he quit his job and moved to live in a remote high altitude area of South Westland to hunt venison. With…
Kiwi Tales #2: Ross Millichamp - Fishing guru, Author, Necrotising Fasciitis survivor, Pilot
Ross Millichamp worked for New Zealand Fish and Game for 25 years and is a very well known and respected author on all things hunting and fishing. In 2008 he fell sick with Necrotising Fasciitis…
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Kiwi Tales has published 21 episodes since March 2023, covering topics in Personal Journals, Society & Culture.
Kiwi Tales is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 2h 24m.
