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

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

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

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

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

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

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 characters that never seems to slow down. In this interview Dave tells with openness and honesty his personal story of how it all came about, the Healthy Bastards campaign, and the tragic loss of their son in 2012. And at the end of the interview there’s a bonus clip showing a little slice of the personal life of Dr Dave … Episode Links: Bulls Flying Doctor Service https://www.flyingdoctor.co.nz/home International Healthy Bastards Club https://www.healthybastards.co.nz/home Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps. 0:00 Introduction 22:43 Fox Glacier Accident 34:37 Childhood 44:27 Schooling/University 1:03:15 Becoming a Doctor 1:05:48 RNZAF/75 Squadron 1:09:25 Bulls Medical Centre 1:21:20 Learning to Fly 1:24:30 Bulls Flying Doctor Service 1:36:43 ZK-RJG 1:42:08 CAA Directors Safety Award 1:44:08 Men's (& Women's) Health 1:46:00 Healthy Bastards Campaign 2:09:17 Family Tragedy 2:21:11 Suicide Epidemic in NZ 2:30:28 Spirituality 2:37:44 Death 2:40:03 Writing 2:47:43 Final Questions 2:56:32 Dr Dave Up Close and Personal Music: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aura-classica/eine-kleine-nachtmusik-mozart License code: YGLE9TEIORFD7S5V Summer Rain Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/summer-rain License code: FE4FFRAKB5T4IFF3

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 airline in the remote south pacific, and also how personal tragedy has shaped his and his family's lives.

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 and helpful in their own lives.

Kevin was Chief Flying Instructor at the Marlborough Aero Club for 17 years, and has taught and mentored many pilots through their aviation training with his typical common sense, no nonsense, and sometimes non-traditional methods.

NOTE: Kevin reads "Golden Moments" at end of this interview, or you can click the link below for a pdf version.

https://1drv.ms/b/c/d44dfcab36abefad/EROzVKSGQ-NAgh1qUSoglAABwg9P7KJ837ehcRGQ_-PJ5w?e=yQwWyy

Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps.

0:00 Introduction

1:42 "C" Diagnosis

14:13 Symptoms and Treatment

28:09 Death

33:22 Childhood

35:29 Learning to Fly and Passing Exams

45:30 CFI Role

54:30 Writing

56:32 "Laughter in the Sky" Book

1:11:07 Final Questions

1:16:47 GOLDEN MOMENTS

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 story of tragedy and despair, but interlaced throughout with many heart warming moments. Episode Links: Two Wee Bookshop's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074150511871 0:00 Introduction 29:16 Early Life 40:33 1963 1:07:08 Navy Wren 1:15:06 Stuart Island and Meeting Lance 1:23:37 Tahiti 1:29:53 Suva 1:34:15 Joshua's Death 1:38:54 Papua New Guinea 1:45:58 Pirates 1:51:16 Mum's Illness & Death 1:55:00 Tough Times in Australia 2:11:11 Pig Farm 2:13:53 Sailing Australia 2:15:04 Kings Cross 2:16:23 Lance Reunion 2:22:22 Fiordland Ecology Holidays 2:27:15 Marriage to Lance 2:33:22 Search for Son 2:41:45 Bookshops 2:47:48 Final Questions

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 Links: Andrew's Website https://andrewlondon.co.nz/ Andrew's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@otakilondons Andrew's Facebook page https://facebook.com/andrewlondonnz 0:00 Introduction 6:58 I've Got to Get Myself Some New Friends 11:26 Inspiration for Songs 13:32 Set Me Up By the Bar 16:50 I Hugged Me Mate 25:00 Songwriting Process 30:16 Musical Upbringing 39:30 Playing as a Couple 42:42 Beans on Toast 48:04 Engaging with a Crowd 52:16 Groups 53:21 Terry Crayford/Hot Club Sandwich 57:45 Touring 1:03:45 Norfolk Island and NZ Group Tours 1:07:25 Emily Bay 1:12:00 Cattlestops/Colleen Trenwith 1:15:16 Making a Living as a Musician 1:18:36 Hey Man 1:22:41 Let's Talk About Me (The Musical) 1:32:16 Learning an Instrument as a Kid 1:35:51 Favourite Song 1:36:43 I Don't Recognise This Neighbourhood 1:40:56 Play My Way Home

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 owns and runs Wings and Water - a floatplane company based in Te Anau, New Zealand.

Episode Links:

Wings and Water Website

https://www.wingsandwater.co.nz

⁠0:00⁠ Introduction

⁠9:15⁠ Wings and Water

⁠31:04⁠ Early Life

⁠32:10⁠ Glacier Explorers

⁠45:29⁠ High Places Greenland

⁠50:21⁠ Icetroll Norway

⁠51:47⁠ Antarctica

⁠55:13⁠ Denali Summit

⁠59:32⁠ Soth Pole

⁠1:18:53⁠ Inspiring Young Women

⁠1:23:03⁠ Big Wall Norway

⁠1:30:00⁠ Gaining Flying Experience

⁠1:34:26⁠ U Fly

⁠1:38:09⁠ Alaska Floats & Skis

⁠1:39:37⁠ C208 Amphibian Broome

⁠1:43:04⁠ Starting a Family

⁠1:47:28⁠ Advise for Life

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 Antarctica, Norway, China, and many others. He has written an autobiography titled "The Boy from Gorge River", and has documented many of his experiences on his WildKiwiAdventurer social media channels. Episode Links: Chris's Social Media Channels YouTube  @WildKiwiAdventurer  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/wildkiwiadventurer/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/wildkiwiadventurer/ Website https://www.wildkiwiadventurer.com/ 0:00 Introduction 6:29 Writing a Book 15:54 Learning to Fly 24:14 Working on a Russian Icebreaker 33:41 Antarctica 56:12 Overseas Travel 1:01:37 Norway 1:12:33 Things vs Experiences 1:16:22 Creativity 1:18:02 Experiences vs People 1:22:55 Being Raised at Gorge River 1:27:59 Self Sufficiency 1:34:30 Sustainability 1:41:15 Leaving Home 1:42:59 Quotes from Parents 1:47:00 Risk vs Reward 1:55:38 Future Plans/Final Questions

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 in NZ, and is a biologist and author. Episode Links: Stealth Films - "Fiordland Moose" & "Mountain Monarchs" DVD's https://www.stealthfilms.co.nz/dvds Natural History - "A Wild Moose Chase" Film https://www.nzgeo.com/video/a-wild-moose-chase/ Due to the length of this interview, I've divided it into three sections (1. Tahr; 2. Flying; 3. Moose), with the time stamps listed below. 0:00 Introduction SECTION 1 8:52 Himalayan Tahr in NZ 22:09 Graeme Caughley Research Project 28:29 Lessons from George Schallar 35:35 Godley River Solo Study 56:11 Loneliness 58:46 Mountain Monarchs Film 1:05:25 Nepal 1:13:26 Management of Tahr in NZ SECTION 2 1:28:10 Learning to Fly 1:32:00 Early Helicopter Career with Tim Wallis 1:43:22 Incidents and "Gaining Experience" 2:05:27 Antarctica 2:18:17 Burma & Laos 2:25:38 Burmese Friends & Myanmar Civil War SECTION 3 2:38:14 NZ Moose 2:46:52 1972 Moose Survey 2:59:25 Introduction of Moose in NZ 3:04:44 Pre 1952 Shootings and Sightings 3:11:35 1990's & 2000's Search 3:20:09 2002 DNA Evidence & 2020 Sighting 3:32:22 Natural History Documentary 3:45:11 Fiordland 3:47:34 Final Questions

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. He is passionate about sustainability, strong leadership, and excellence within schools. Also available on Spotify and other major podcast apps. 0:00 Introduction 3:53 NZ Education System vs Other Countries 11:47 Education during COVID 18:06 Teaching Career 26:12 E-Learning 37:04 Eco-Learning 50:51 Mistletoe Bay Trust Story 1:17:04 Mistletoe Charitable Foundation 1:26:17 Kiwi Can Program 1:31:52 Societal Changes 1:38:19 Māori/Pākehā Equity Gap 1:45:36 What Makes a School Great? 1:51:24 Leadership 1:56:02 Mediocrity 1:58:44 Why Choose Teaching as a Career? 2:04:38 Mistletoe Bay Photos

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 him he took his new wife, his new Cessna 180, and 70 hours total flight time. Since then he has created and stills runs (with his family) Air Safaris based in Tekapo. NOTE: I do apologise for the very average video quality in this interview. I am investing in new lighting equipment and upskilling myself to do my best to improve in the future. For this reason I have decided to not include the first few minutes of this interview which had some serious focussing issues due poor lighting conditions. 0:00 Introduction 1:26 Previous career 7:56 Mark's Flat/Learning to Fly 26:38 Venison Recovery with C180 34:34 Tony Hawker 41:23 Formation of Air Safaris 1:03:56 Pilatus Porter 1:06:30 Ski Planes 1:08:56 GAF Nomad 1:18:03 Dealing with Civil Aviation 1:22:22 IFR Operations 1:28:08 Franz Josef Operation 1:31:54 1998 Accident 1:42:58 Airvan, Caravan, Helicopters 1:52:33 New Pilots/Training 1:57:48 Personal Involvement in Business 2:00:08 Coast to Coast 2:03:39 Safety Awards 2:09:54 Taking Risks in Life 2:13:38 Ethics & Leadership in Business 2:20:02 Final Questions 2:23:22 Original 1967/68 Footage 2:34:01 Air Safaris Facebook Photos

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 (flesh eating disease) but after many tough months and years recovering is now back hunting, fishing, and flying his own aircraft. 0:00 Introduction 2:46 Early Life and Salmon in NZ 9:28 Salmon Life Cycle 16:32 Current State of NZ Salmon Fishery 28:20 Brown Trout Fishery & Water Management 42:41 Blue Cod Fishery 47:03 Fish & Game Career 1:01:06 Necrotising Fasciitis Illness 1:53:52 Being in the Outdoors 1:59:01 Learning to Fly 2:09:51 Writing & Photography

This is the very first of what I hope will be many interesting tales told by equally interesting Kiwi characters. In this first episode, my very good mate Willie Sage is my guinea pig, and we discuss his early life, getting started in his aviation career, Sounds Air, Vincent Aviation, and he gives advise for those entering an aviation career.

0:00 Introduction 0:50 Early Life 9:18 Gaining Confidence 14:25 Agrodome 25:05 Pilot Training in NZ 31:03 Mountain Air 38:14 Sounds Air (early days) 47:28 SEIFR 54:45 Eagle Air 57:34 Vincent Aviation Darwin 1:08:46 Taking Responsibility 1:15:02 Rules & Regulations 1:22:51 Helicopter Flying 1:25:20 Flying Multiple Types 1:33:15 Marlborough R44 Flying 1:37:21 Robinson Helicopters 1:41:33 Aviation Accidents 1:43:12 Complacency, Common Sense 1:47:15 Advise to Young People 1:51:32 Working for CAA