Kiwi Tales

Craig Anderson
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Kiwi Tales podcasts and videos of Kiwis with interesting stories to tell. I really enjoy interacting with people on a one on one basis, and trying to understand what makes them tick, and how they came to be where they are in their life today. I have encountered so many people in my life that have such interesting stories to tell, and have their own unique perspective on the world, and I often find myself thinking what a shame it is we will never know their story. These people are not always those we might imagine them to be. There are people who live their life quietly without a word as to what they’ve done in their past. There are old folks who have done things in younger days that we would think impossible now. Everyone has a story to tell, and that is my goal with this little idea, to try and tell them, and in doing so to encourage, provide hope, and to inspire. Credit NZ Flag Image: vecteezy.com

  1. 4D AGO

    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 live capture, and has flown in 9 countries. 0:00 Nolan Family History 6:35 Paddy Nolan 8:55 Dinny Nolan 13:04 Poem - Deserted Arawhata by Dinny Nolan 16:03 Robbie Nolan 19:31 Des Nolan 24:04 Early Years 24:35 Tony Hawker 32:17 Helicopter Gutting/Shooting 43:09 Incident with Bill Winefield 55:38 Helicopter Flying 1:05:06 Live Capture 1:18:58 Marty Nolan 1:22:44 Flying Overseas 1:30:01 Mountain Lion Scare 1:33:06 Accident 1:40:12 Howard Smith Accidents 1:42:51 Coming Back to NZ 1:43:40 Cancer Diagnosis & Life After Flying 1:45:43 Final Questions

    1h 52m

  2. 11/15/2025

    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 Crump. He has spent years in the bush, mostly by himself in all weather, at all hours of the day and night. He has owned and flown various aircraft into tiny bush strips built by himself with months of back breaking work. He despises bureaucrats, and has run foul of authority on various occasions. And ... he's also a genuine, down to earth, honest, good kiwi bloke! PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU! Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps. 0:00 Introduction 4:20 Early Hunting Years 9:18 Books 11:25 Searching for a Better Way 17:52 Learning to Fly & First Aircraft ZK-BAQ 23:08 Manuka International Strip 32:30 Jodel D11 ZK-EFK 34:28 Te Rangi Strip 35:57 Ngaruroro Strip 54:18 Rover V8 Auster ZK-ATO 1:12:56 Protech ZK-PTU 1:15:43 Te Rangi Crash 1:28:55 Dealing with Weather 1:31:13 Hunting 1:40:30 Te Hoe Strip 1:55:34 Leg Up Trust & Ros Rowe 2:04:01 Horse Trekking 2:04:51 Final Questions 2:10:21 Riding the Wave

    2h 13m

  3. 08/23/2025

    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 his life, is a great story teller, and a deep thinker.This interview is a great insight into the fixed wing ag industry over the past five decades, with plenty of Ray's unique entertainment thrown in. Pure aviation gold for all the "plane nerds" out there!0:00 Introduction13:17 Molesworth / Early Years19:20 Desire to be an Ag Pilot / Witnessing C180 Accident26:49 Loader Driving32.24 Getting CPL35:47 Rowley Aviation42:06 ZK-BVJ Accident48:26 Speedlink with Pete Vincent55:21 Patchett Ag-Air57:31 Peter Furlong1:03:37 GA2001:08:30 Dromader ZK-RMC1:13:06 Accidents1:39:03 Training Ag Pilots1:44:45 Soil Science Expertise1:51:53 Suspension Spray System2:04:50 Self Loader2:13:32 Selling Patchett Ag-Air2:17:48 Ag Accident Stats2:27:35 GA Flight Training2:32:42 Aircraft Owned2:39:01 Final QuestionsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hot-clubLicense code: JYCV4NLTG4HHFFU9

    2h 44m

  4. 07/09/2025

    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 stories from his flying and venison recovery days, and shares the challenges of starting and running his various new "sunrise" enterprises from scratch.PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU!0:00 Introduction10:44 Nightcaps Upbringing16:00 Coal Mining20:53 Shearing28:06 Wedding37:12 Ag Flying - Hewitt Aviation50:25 Getting CPL56:08 Ag Flying - Phoenix Aviation1:01:03 Alpine Helicopters1:08:14 Venison Industry Stats1:17:22 Fiordland National Park Scrap1:21:39 Learning to Fly Venison1:26:09 Johnny MacIntyre 1:36:21 Alpine Contract1:47:14 Mountain Helicopters1:47:51 Fiordland National Park Scrap1:54:38 Funny Stories2:09:20 Power Settling2:18:35 Arrival of the Hughes 5002:22:58 Pilot Training2:26:48 Live Capture2:40:28 Deaths & Injuries2:41:34 Tony Hawker Search2:46:03 Drinking Culture2:48:38 Mussel Farming3:04:01 New Processing Factory3:08:01 NZ Salmon3:11:01 Asparagus Drama in the UK3:15:02 Food Importing3:18:19 Blue River Dairy3:25:30 Meeting the Market & Selling to the Chinese3:30:34 Blue River Brand3:34:45 Dealing with the Chinese3:36:59 Thoughts about NZ Primary Sector Industries3:40:42 Other Achievements3:46:09 Final QuestionsMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/hot-clubLicense code: WG3V0DEMJGEXCJJS

    3h 55m

  5. 04/09/2025

    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 world - what works, and what doesn't. He is also a very strong advicate of the concept of "Large Conservation Zones" - a different (but surprisingly common sense) way to save New Zealands endangered species and ecosystems.This is an inspiring story that I hope you enjoy.0:00 Introduction10:30 Visionaries14:12 Cartooning Career25:10 Wellington Conservation History - Before Humans and After38:27 Comparison to Today42:41 Natural Wellington Project53:26 Extinction1:02:30 Zealandia Beginnings1:15:11 The Fence1:20:08 Playing God1:21:55 Eradication of Pests1:27:08 Re-Introduction of Species1:40:47 Large Conservation Zones2:00:19 10802:08:13 Final Questions

    2h 15m

  6. 03/13/2025

    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 tells a few stories of his aviation career, and offers some common sense thoughts and insights about relevant aviation topics. 0:00 Introduction 7:36 Flying Jets 13:46 International Ferry Flights 17:35 Bush Flying 26:56 Airline Flight Training 42:21 Flight Checking & Training 59:12 Tips for New Pilots 1:02:22 ATC Rules 1:08:31 Brain Plasticity for Older Pilots 1:13:26 Final Questions

    1h 15m

  7. 01/10/2025

    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 including the Vulcan bomber flying test bed. Not bad for a farm boy from Takaka who was no good at maths!! He has written a book titled "From Tiger Moths to Test Pilot" telling of his career. It is available for purchase from The Copy Press, Nelson. PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU! 0:00 Introduction 6:31 Early Years 28:53 Learning to Fly 1948 31:13 Joining the RAF 1950 35:28 Germany Posting 44:24 Instructing 46:39 Empire Test Pilot School 57:47 Helicopter Conversion 1:02:21 Bristol Siddeley Test Pilot 1963 1:10:04 Scout Helicopter Incidents 1:20:42 Interesting Test Pilot Jobs 1:47:37 Test Pilot Questions 1:55:29 Return to NZ 1971, CAA 2:00:17 Flying the Dauphin Helicopter 2:03:53 Parachuting 2:05:37 Final Questions

    2h 11m

  8. 01/10/2025

    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 and many others, and has studied multitudes of viruses and diseases. He has documented many of these cases in his three published books - The Cause of Death, The Quick and the Dead, and the Final Diagnosis, and has a knack of bringing people's stories to life in an almost poetic manner. At the end of this interview is footage of a tour of the Pathology departments at Palmerston North Hospital kindy provided to me by Cynric. PLEASE "LIKE" AND "SUBSCRIBE" IF YOU ENJOYED THIS VIDEO. IT HELPS A LOT. THANKYOU! Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps. 0:00 Introduction 13:45 Pathology 19:05 Curious Case of the Dead Man in a Locked Room 27:58 Books 34:34 Upbringing and Airforce Career in Rhodesia 42:39 Tragic Case of 3 year Old "Precious" 47:03 Becoming a Pathologist 1:00:58 Immigrating to NZ 1:06:28 First NZ Case - Exhumation 1:12:18 Calculating Time of Death 1:21:21 Finding Nothing in an Autopsy 1:25:16 Jason Chase Disappearance 1:37:39 Murder 1:42:42 Jack and the Beanstalk Re-Interpretation 1:46:25 Daniel Luff Murder 1:51:45 Memory (Olivia Hope and Ben Smart case) 1:58:39 Mark Lundy Case and Trials 2:07:02 Accidents 2:11:06 Piper Seneca Crash 2:15:48 Ansett Dash 8 Crash 2:18:41 Connection to the Person 2:21:51 Holding a Brain 2:24:00 Soul Weight Experiment 2:28:22 Final Questions 2:38:22 Tour - Specimen Testing 2:47:30 Tour - Mortuary 2:57:10 Tour - Histology Lab

    3h 2m
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Kiwi Tales podcasts and videos of Kiwis with interesting stories to tell. I really enjoy interacting with people on a one on one basis, and trying to understand what makes them tick, and how they came to be where they are in their life today. I have encountered so many people in my life that have such interesting stories to tell, and have their own unique perspective on the world, and I often find myself thinking what a shame it is we will never know their story. These people are not always those we might imagine them to be. There are people who live their life quietly without a word as to what they’ve done in their past. There are old folks who have done things in younger days that we would think impossible now. Everyone has a story to tell, and that is my goal with this little idea, to try and tell them, and in doing so to encourage, provide hope, and to inspire. Credit NZ Flag Image: vecteezy.com

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  • Creator
    Craig Anderson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Craig Anderson
  • Show Website
    Kiwi Tales