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