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.
Lizzie Carruthers
Elizabeth (Lizzie) Carruthers is a Maungawera valley based artist, and she discusses her process and exhibitions around Central Otago and beyond.
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.
Anne MacDonald
Anne recalls her time volunteering at Warbirds Over Wānaka, the 1999 floods and her involvement in various community groups.
Jo Wilton
Jo Wilton speaks of her time with the Upper Clutha History Society and the Upper Clutha Pioneer Family Register.
Sally Mackay
Sally remembers her time growing up on Glendhu Station, her education, and farming throughout her life.
Richie Hewitt
Richie talks about his strong interest in Pre European Māori history in the Upper Clutha. He has developed theories on how historic Māori lived, what they ate and where they cooked their food.
Dave Mackay
Dave recalls his time working on sheep stations in the Upper Clutha after leaving school, and his involvement with Upper Clutha Riding for the Disabled.
Noeline Dickey
Noeline remains an active participant in many community groups and recalls her time growing up, attending school, working and raising a family of five sons in the Upper Clutha.
Allan Kane
Allan Kane talks of skiing before it was a popular pastime for Wānaka locals, his involvement in various community groups, his family life and regional development.
Robyn van Reenen
Robyn van Reenen discusses farming and the veterinary practice set up by her husband, Gilbert. She tells us about crafting, and her time as President for the annual Autumn Arts School in Wānaka.
Mary Lee
Mary Lee has been a major part of developing ski tourism in Wānaka. In her interviews, she discusses Cardrona Ski Field, Snow Park, Snow Farm, the Cardrona township, and community events.
Catherine Little - Life in Upper Clutha
Catherine Little recalls growing up in Cardrona and the Upper Clutha, her schooling and the events during WWII. She tells us about her time as Deaconess and Minister for the Presbyterian Church, and the stories from those years.
Loris King
Loris King tells us about her time as a teacher at Wānaka Primary, community events and groups, local businesses, regional development, and the protection of Pembroke Park as a reserve.
Gilbert van Reenen
Gilbert van Reenen remembers his years hiking in Central Otago, his local veterinary practice and subsequent flying of planes, and the community over the years.
Sandy Morris
Sandy tells us about his family farming for generations, trapping rabbits, discovering low soil selenium, buying in to Corbridge Downs farm and setting up the Criffel Water Scheme with a local group.
Robin Collins
Robin recalls his childhood spent in Wānaka, Albert Town, and Maungawera. He talks about his schooling, as well as rabbit control, local building, and paraflying.
John Taylor
John has a long history with the region, and his interview covers regional development, Lake Hāwea, schooling, farming, community and events.
Mary Stevenson
Mary describes her Wānaka upbringing, covering topics like farming, health, children’s activities, food, schooling, the Wānaka A&P Show and her marriage celebrated in Hāwea.
Elizabeth Riley
Elizabeth (Liz) remembers her time at Timaru Creek as a child, before the level of Lake Hāwea was raised for the dam.