Audio Stories

Here you will find audio clips of memories and first-hand accounts of historical moments related to the Upper Clutha Region.

These stories have been gathered, edited and produced by the dedicated volunteers on our Oral History Project team.

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Our Storytellers

Here you will find full-length interviews discussing a range of topics by local personalities.

Our Storytellers
Phill Hunt
Phill Hunt

Phill Hunt recalls his childhood memories of helping his father on Fork Farm and taking over the farm as a young man. He also discusses his many volunteering roles in local community groups.

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Lizzie Carruthers
Lizzie Carruthers

Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carruthers is a Maungawera valley based artist, and she discusses her process and exhibitions around Central Otago and beyond.

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Bill Gibson
Bill Gibson

Bill Gibson was born into farming life at Malvern Downs, Tarras. He tells us about different breeds of sheep, artificial insemination and early Sheep Dog Trials.

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Anne MacDonald
Anne MacDonald

Anne recalls her time volunteering at Warbirds Over Wānaka, the 1999 floods and her involvement in various community groups.

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Jo Wilton
Jo Wilton

Jo Wilton speaks of her time with the Upper Clutha History Society and the Upper Clutha Pioneer Family Register.

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Sally Mackay
Sally Mackay

Sally remembers her time growing up on Glendhu Station, her education, and farming throughout her life.

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Topics

Here you will find short audio clips grouped under specific topics.

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The Oral History Team

These stories have been gathered, edited and produced the dedicated volunteers on our Oral History Project team.

If you know someone with an interesting story to tell, or are interested in finding out more about the Oral History Project, please email: oralhistory@uppercluthahistory.org