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Kiwi Tales

Kiwi Tales

By: 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.comCraig Anderson Social Sciences
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  • Kiwi Tales #17: Keith Neylon - A Touch of Madness
    Jul 9 2025

    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

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    3 hrs and 55 mins
  • Kiwi Tales #16: Jim Lynch - The Visionary Behind "Zealandia"
    Apr 9 2025

    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

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Kiwi Tales #15: Willie Sage - Flying Stories and Pearls of Wisdom
    Mar 13 2025

    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

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    1 hr and 15 mins

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