North Otago Legends

Interview With Jimmy McGeown

Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and moving to Oamaru as a child was a huge move for Jimmy McGeown. Jimmy tells us what it was like to settle in a new land with his family and the opportunities he’s had since. Most in town would know the McGeown family, their quick wit and always ready to lean a hand. Thanks Jimmy we needed a laugh.

Interview With Peter Breen

What can change in four years? Well for Peter Breen the answer is a lot. Today’s podcast was brilliant, to see where a young lad who grew up in the Waitaki district can get to with a little hard work, a dream and the passion to see it all come to pass. Peter has a great story to tell and we were honoured he squeezed us in while back in NZ on holiday, Cheers Pete

Interview With Bill Kingan

You may know Bill Kingan but did you know he spent many years overseas volunteering in a third world country? Bill and Shirley have taken their skills, knowledge and Kiwi ingenuity into remote villages to be a blessing and make a difference. Bill’s vision for helping others is why we think he is a bit of a legend.

Christmas Message From Gary & Damien

Merry Christmas from Gazza and Damo. Thanks for listening to the podcast and all the best for a successful 2023.

Interview With Clare Kearney

In truth Oamaru was only going to be a stepping stone for Clare Kearney, but like most of us she fell in love with the Waitaki District and stayed. We are glad she did as her wealth of governance experience has been needed and appreciated over the years. From School boards to chairing Network Waitaki, Clare has been a vital part of making things tick.

Interview With Terry Kent - Part 2

Last week's podcast was full of amazing antidotes with Terry Kent letting us into his world. Today we have part 2 and we get to cover all the things that we couldn’t last week. Terry has a gift of telling a story and if you enjoyed last week you appreciate part 2. (In fairness there could have been a part 3 but we had to stop somewhere)

Interview With Terry Kent - Part 1

You may know Terry Kent from St John’s, or Musical Theatre, or Civil Defense, or 45 South, or any number of things that he does in our community. You may think how can we fit it all into one podcast, The answer is we can’t. Enjoy part 1 with Terry and tune in next week for part 2.  

Interview With George Kelcher

George Kelcher is a busy man and he loves a project. Today on the podcast George gives some insight into Road Metals, the North Otago  crushing and aggregate supply company, and some of the projects he has been involved in. George also keeps busy being a co-owner of Guthrie Bowron Retail Home Decorating Business and a director of Whitestone Contracting.

Interview With Sene Naoupo

Sene Naoupu is the recently retired Irish rugby vice-captain and part of the New Zealand commentary team for the final of the ‘Women's World Cup’. If you want to be inspired and encouraged about how a young girl from North Otago rose to such great heights, then today's podcast is for you. 

Interview With Jim Hopkins

Today we turned the tables and interviewed a journalist, asking the tough questions and putting him on the spot. Jim Hopkins has been involved with the media most of his life from presenting television shows to talkback radio. Jim graced the golden area of broadcasting, debating and comedy with his wit, charm and verbal dexterity.