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