Podcasts about Te Anau

A proposal to run a floating sauna in a popular Te Anau reserve has run out of steam, for now. The plan was for people to sweat it out on a floating pontoon on Lake Henry, with the option to finish with a cold plunge. Floating Sauna Limited had already been granted resource consent for the proposal, today was about considering submissions for and against the idea. Tess Brunton has more.

This week on Cult Chat may surprise our listeners as we talk about energy healing, claims of flying, and deaths tied to a group hidden in plain sight in Te Anau, New Zealand. RNZ journalist Phil Vine joins us after his hit podcast series The Lodge, his deep dive into Phenomena Academy. We unpack the wild claims, what drew people in, and the real impact on those involved. Because this didn't happen somewhere far away — it happened here. It's a reminder cults can come in all shapes and sizes, and they might be lurking near you.

Te Punanga Manu has been managed by the Department of Conservation and runs a breeding programmes for rare and endangered birds. Last year, DOC said it was stepping back from the park, relocating some species and making changes to guided tours. It cited substantial investment needed to infrastructure, including $100,000 for the takahe enclosure. An alternative management and funding arrangment was sought, with a public consultation drawing 90 submissions. Peter Egerton and Steve Lockwood, operators of Fiordland's Cruise Milford have now entered into an arrangement with DOC and mana whenua Oraka Aparima Runaka to develop the park. Councillor Sarah Greany spoke to Lisa Owen.

We host Green MP Teanau Tuiono to discuss the positions of the NZ government, the War on Iran, geopolitical tensions and great power rivalry, the Pacific, military spending and what 'independent foreign policy' means in 2026.This episode's co-hostsPhilipTimestamps0:00 Opening / Introductions3:30 Policies8:45 Steps NZ Can Take16:42 Regime Imbalance20:06 Support Structures for Increasing Instability26:58 Independent Foreign Policy32:37 The Plan42:04 Coalition Distinction 51:10 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

Max talks with Russell Ladbrook about a chance meeting in New Zealand that turned into one of the most delightful episodes of Aviation News Talk. Max was taking a glowworm cave tour when Russell noticed his Cirrus jacket, struck up a conversation, and soon realized he was talking to the host of a podcast he had followed for years. By the end of the day, the two were sitting down at the Fjordland Aero Club near Manapouri Airport for a conversation about flying in one of the most scenic and demanding parts of the world. How aero clubs keep flying affordable Russell explains that aero clubs fill a role in rural New Zealand that would often be handled by a flight school or FBO in the United States. In smaller towns, there may not be enough demand to support a traditional aviation business, so clubs become the way local flying survives. The Fjordland Aero Club has about 85 members, a hangar, and club-owned aircraft, along with privately owned airplanes brought in by members. What makes the model especially interesting is the economics. Russell says the club rents its aircraft wet for about 150 New Zealand dollars per hour, plus GST, and that includes fuel. The airplanes are microlights rather than larger certified aircraft, which helps reduce costs. Even more striking, much of the labor is donated. Club members help with maintenance, instruction, and field work. Russell himself mows the runway, and the club also earns revenue by mowing airport property and baling hay from the surrounding grass. It's a practical, community-based approach that makes flying accessible in a part of the world where a normal commercial model might fail. Flying near Milford Sound The conversation then shifts to the geography of New Zealand's South Island and the challenges of flying there. Russell describes the area around Te Anau and Manapouri as farmland on one side and steep mountains on the other, right on the edge of a huge national park. The terrain is beautiful, but it also makes aviation more demanding. ADS-B coverage can be spotty because mountains block signals, some aircraft operate without transponders, and local knowledge matters enormously. Russell gives an example of a nearby valley where 4,500 feet might provide a smooth ride while 3,500 or 5,500 feet can be rough. That local knowledge becomes even more important around Milford Sound, where tourism flying is a major part of the aviation scene. Russell says many of the flights into Milford use Cessna Caravans from Queenstown, and that it is not unusual to see dozens of aircraft lined up there. Helicopters are also everywhere, supporting sightseeing and practical work in remote terrain. Russell talks about helicopter flights into the mountains, helicopter barbecues in remote valleys, and the many ways rotary-wing aircraft are woven into daily life in the region. Weather, waterfalls, and helicopter work One of the strongest parts of the episode is Russell's description of the weather around Milford Sound. He confirms that many planned flights never happen because low clouds, wind, avalanche danger, and poor visibility can shut things down completely. He describes Milford as one of the wettest places in New Zealand and says it can receive astonishing amounts of rain, with conditions that may be dramatically different only a short distance away on the other side of the mountains. On wet days, entire mountainsides fill with temporary waterfalls, while only a few permanent waterfalls remain visible when the rain stops. Russell also explains that helicopters in New Zealand do far more than scenic flights. They recover deer, resupply backcountry huts, and haul waste out of remote wilderness areas where it would be impractical to carry supplies in and out by hand. That operational detail gives the episode a more grounded feel. This is not just a postcard version of New Zealand. It's a working aviation environment where flying is both practical and essential. Glowworm caves and an unexpected connection The final section of the episode brings the story back to where it started: the glowworm caves. Russell says his first full-time job in the mid-1980s involved both flying Cessna 172s and working as a cave guide, and that decades later he is once again guiding visitors through the same cave system. He explains that glowworms are tiny insects that live in dark, damp spaces and use light to lure prey into sticky threads. The cave tour includes a boat ride, narrow walkways, an underground waterfall, and a final passage through deep darkness where the glowworms shine overhead. Russell's description of guiding the boat through the cave is especially memorable. He compares it to a kind of cave IFR, navigating in darkness by feel and by markers on chains overhead. It's a funny comparison, but also a revealing one. The whole episode is built on that same blend of aviation mindset, local knowledge, and sense of wonder. Russell also shares his own story of returning to flying after doubting himself for years, and the joy he now gets from taking others aloft, especially children seeing aviation up close for the first time. That gives the episode a strong emotional finish and makes it about more than scenery. It becomes a story about community, confidence, and how aviation creates connections in the most unexpected places. If you're getting value from this show, please support the show via PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or Patreon. Support the Show by buying a Lightspeed ANR Headsets Max has been using only Lightspeed headsets for nearly 25 years! I love their tradeup program that let's you trade in an older Lightspeed headset for a newer model. Start with one of the links below, and Lightspeed will pay a referral fee to support Aviation News Talk. 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Invercargill's annual Burt Munro challenge pays tribute to the Southerner who set the world land-speed record back in 1967. But tomorrow, 200 significantly slower machines will line up for the 194-kilometre-long Southern Scooter Challenge, destination Te Anau. For more on today's regional spotlight, organiser Tash Clay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In part two, a new half-million dollar government boost is going into a twelve-month SPCA trial to desex dogs in Northland and Auckland. Helen Beattie is the managing director of Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa, and she gives her assessment on how much of a dent that might make in the roaming dog crisis. And finally, the road to Te Anau will be busy with almost 200 people on mopeds this weekend, as a fundraiser scooter ride zooms along. Organiser Tasha Clay explains.

Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett, co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, Southlandapp.nz

Kirsty Pickett co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, covering Southland and Fiordland.

Kia ora e te whānau. In this week's second episode, join Andrew McDowall for the 2025 Dirt Church Radio Kepler live show. Andrew took up the baton from Matt and Eugene, journeyed down to Te Anau to host a vibrant live show, and then tackled the 60km Kepler Challenge the following day—which, in typical AMCD style, he knocked out of the park. Settle into your long run this weekend, and enjoy Andrew's conversation with Men's and Women's 60km champions Dan Jones and Frances Redmond, Kepler Challenge chair Steve Norris, Nikki Everton, and DCR returning champion Daniele Danesin. Excellent Stuff. Dirt Church Radio – Best Enjoyed Running.​--- --- --- Episode Links Kepler ChallengeDan Jones InstagramFrances Redmond InstagramNikki Everton InstagramDaniele Danesin DCR 231Sign up for the DCR AidStation newsletter.The Squadrun 4-Week Training Trial for DCR Listeners!Dirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on FacebookFurther Faster New ZealandEnjoy!Music by Andrew McDowall, Digicake

In case you missed it... Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

On today's REX Daily Podcast, Dom talks with Cameron Davies, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Fat Duck in Te Anau, about being awarded Beef+Lamb NZ Platinum Ambassador Chef status to cap off a stellar 2025, his views on the Michelin Guide being introduced to NZ and what he plans to whip up for Christmas dinner... He talks with Bryan and Nekita Moore, contract Milkers at Selwyn Farm for Dairy Holdings, about winning the Dairy Holdings People Leadership Award earlier in year, their experience dairy farming in Ireland and hosting a contract milking day at their farm next week (Dec 3)... And he talks with Dan Billing, the new national chair of the Beef+Lamb NZ Farmer Council, about being elected to the role, the role of the council and the current state of the red meat sector. Tune in daily for the latest and greatest REX rural content on your favourite streaming platform, visit rexonline.co.nz and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for more.

Kirsty discusses local anger over the removal of native birds from a local bird sanctuary, a new agri tourism business is due to open and the redevelopment of a local playground gets the tick of approval from local children.

Host of Nellie's Baby, Kirsty Johnston, introduces you to your next binge listen - RNZ podcast The Lodge. What began as a promising sanctuary for healing in one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations, became the epicentre of a double tragedy, a cautionary tale that goes straight to the heart of the modern wellness industry. Join host Phil Vine as he reopens the file on a mysterious cult that operated from a 1960s hunting lodge near Te Anau. Listen to the first episode of The Lodge, Distant Bells, and hear the rest of the series in your favourite podcast app.The Lodge on RNZ Podcasts.Read more about The Lodge on the RNZ website here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Award winning RNZ journalist Phil Vine is back with a new podcast that uncovers the dark side of therapeutic community - or cult - in the 1960's Te Anau. You can find The Lodge on the RNZ website and wherever you get your podcasts.

Every week Jesse cold calls a different information centre somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know he's calling and he doesn't know who will answer the phone. Will it be a disaster or a lovely, fun chat? You'll have to listen to find out.

Te Anau has hosted its first classic boat festival, Fiordland's wild wapiti herd is being considered for formal designation as a herd of special interest.

There has been rekindled optimism that moose might still exist in the Fiordland National Park, Kirsty Pickett has news from Southland

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Co-owned by Cam Davies and Selina Wright, The Fat Duck, in the centre of Te Anau, was crowned supreme champion at the 2025 Estrella Damm Top 50 New Zealand Gastropubs Awards held in Auckland.

Milford Sound has received just a third of its usual rainfall in the first two months of this year, Pamu has a new plan to halt the spread of wilding pines, the number of Fiordland's cycle trail users has almost doubled, a new charity has been set up to provide venison to needy families, and volunteer hut wardens on the Kepler Track will no longer be offered a helicopter ride to take up their post this winter. Kirsty Pickett is the co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, covering Southland and Fiordland.

Kirsty discusses the latest in Te Anau including debates around the airport, hundreds turn up for a nine-year-old's street party, the Te Anau teen who helped the NZ clay target team to victory, and the Adventure Racing World Series.

Gosh, we live in an amazing country. There's been plenty of talk this year about how we've lost our mojo and the country has lost its way - the cost of living, the state of our health and education systems, and they're all appropriate conversations to have. But if you get the chance to step away from your day to day concerns and get out into the wild you're quickly reminded there's so much to love about this beautiful country of ours. It was a real treat to have a weekend off last week - and even better to have discovered my new favourite place in New Zealand. I hadn't been to Te Anau, and now I can't wait to get back. The reason for the trip was to fastpack the Kepler Track - one of the most stunning tracks in the country. I'm fortunate to be part of an eclectic fastpacking crew of crazy, strong and gorgeous women who gather once a year to walk/run one of our many impressive tracks over two days. It means at least one day big day - like the 44km we did on the second day of our Kepler adventure. Which is nuts right? But I still had plenty of time to take in the mind blowing views, chat to some keas, laugh, swim in Lake Manopouri and enjoy being off grid. But then it was time to re-connect - and learn we've a couple of deputy prime ministers this term, watch the new Prime Minister reel off his 49 action points of cancel repeal and start, and see the party games begin. As many of you have noted, it feels good to see some decisiveness. It's good to see the Government take action on the issues it campaigned on. I don't care that the Prime Minister ignored the behaviour of his new deputy and just got on with what's important. All I can ask though is that as changes are made, it's done pragmatically. For example, the plan to change all Government departments and other public agencies back to their English language names is fine. It makes things less confusing for some and as Simon Wilson pointed out, just giving an organisation a Maori name doesn't mean it is genuinely bi-cultural or operates on co-governance principals. It can be misleading. But what I do object to is the projected millions it will cost to change the branding for organisations who primarily use te reo Māori names. According to marketing experts, it could cost millions to change every website, letterhead, business card, sign etc. If we had dual-lingual branding in the first place - both English and Māori names on everything - this wouldn't have been an issue. My request of this new coalition - as you address some of the pet projects you campaigned on, please make thoughtful, smart decisions which won't require unnecessary, expensive fixes in the future. As the political hurly burly heats up after the hiatus, my advice for the rest of us is that if it starts to get depressing, there's a great solution - go for a walk. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Around the motu: Kirsty Pickett in Te Anau

Today on the podcast intro we chat about Christmas and how it is coming soon. This slips in to some red hot timezone chat, and small towns in southern NZ. 

WOMENZSPORTS is hyped to share our kōrero with 2024 Paris Olympics tennis player and recent Wimbledon sensation Lulu Sun!! Sports journalist and rugby player Alice Soper sits down with Lulu to chat about the myth of overnight success, managing the DM blowup after becoming a household name, and the spark she wants to bring to New Zealand tennis. Lulu talks about being born in Southland's Te Anau, and why she wanted to represent New Zealand after feeling the aroha at the ASB Classic tournament in Auckland. Lulu also shares her thoughts on the differences in the professional tennis systems for men and women, and how the women in her life (her grandma, her mum, and her older sister) made huge impacts on her life.Follow us on social @womenzsportsWant to get in touch? https://www.womenzsports.com/aboutDon't forget to rate & review this podcast wherever you're listening!Music by Alex_MakeMusic “Calming In The Sun” from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand has a new tennis star. It's no surprise she's from Te Anau.   

"Welcome to Lulu Land," that's what Te Anau locals want to be the first thing you see when you arrive in the town as they celebrate Kiwi tennis sensation Lulu Sun's Wimbledon success, Anna Sargent reports.

New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has failed to progress been knocked out of Wimbledon. The Te Anau native lost her match against world number 37 Donna Vekic. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand tennis star Lulu Sun has been knocked out of Wimbledon. The Te Anau native lost her match against world number 37 Donna Vekic 2 sets to one. Shawn Sage-Cleaver from Tennis NZ spoke to Corin Dann.

The Te Anau community is getting behind local Lulu Sun's Wimbledon tennis campaign. Many are expected to gather at the local tennis clubrooms to watch her quarter-final match overnight tonight. And a review of Te Anau Airport, designed to identify ways to make it commercially sustainable, is nearing completion. Kirsty Pickett co owner of the Southland App - Southlandapp.nz

Lulu Sun, who was born in Te Anau and last year switched allegiance from Switzerland to New Zealand, outplayed Emma Raducanu 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals, where she will play Croatia's Donna Vekic, Anna Sargent reports.

Tennis player Lulu Sun's hometown club is confident she'll go all the way at Wimbledon. She's beaten Britain's Emma Raducanu today, making her the first Kiwi woman to make Wimbledon's quarter-finals. Her Te Anau club pulled an all-nighter to watch her compete. Club president Gregory Sheppard says Sun had them on the edge of their seats. "It was quite emotional, actually, there was a few tears shed in the clubhouse there. We're all just super proud." Sun is ranked 123rd in the world, and will play number 37 - Donna Vekic  on Wednesday, for a semi-final spot. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Monday, 8 July 2024, Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick speaks to Francesca Rudkin about THAT report into Darleen Tana, why the Greens wanted Darleen out of the Party and why they're calling on her to resign from Parliament. 40,000 Kiwis each year get their power cut off because they haven't paid their power bills, but Consumer NZ says that's not fair. NZ has a new tennis star! Lulu Sun, born in Te Anau, has made it to the quarter finals in Wimbledon - and the Te Anau Tennis Club is over the moon. Plus the Huddle debates Darleen Tana's future and how grocery producers are tricking shoppers by shrinking the size of your biscuits and increasing the air in your chippie bag. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Southland town is abuzz after one of its youngsters pulled off a massive tennis upset on the world stage. Te Anau born Lulu Sun beat world number eight Qinwen Zheng in the first round of the women's singles at Wimbledon overnight yesterday. Sun switched allegiances from Switzerland to New Zealand in March and is the first Kiwi player to make a grand slam singles main draw in seven years. RNZ Niva Chittock reports.

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has caused an almighty upset at Wimbledon, beating the number 8 seed Qinwen Zheng in her first round match. Sun, who was born in Te Anau, only switched allegience to New Zealand earlier this year, having previously played for Switzerland. She was ranked 115 places lower than her opponent, but came through with a 4-6 6-2 6-4 win in a match that lasted almost 2 hours. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann

The Fiordland Business Association has come up with a novel solution to the region's worker accommodation shortage that, if adopted, could see as many as 30 temporary homes built.

In Te Anau, the housing crisis is having an effect on business. Security camera upgrades are the source of conflict in Winton and why a cat called Ginge is charming Te Anau locals.

The 2023 Zanda McDonald Award winner on her next Think Safe Brain farming day coming up on February 8, in Te Anau.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirsty joins Kathryn to talk about Te Anau recently hosting one of the largest and most complex emergency rescue exercises in the region, the weekend's annual Kepler Challenge mountain run and the axing of a highly controversial $1 charge to pee in the public toilet. Kirsty Pickett is co-owner of the Southland App

Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Nicky Pellegrino and Nick Leggett check in NZ-wool advocates following the coalition's plan to favour wool carpets. They also hear from NZ's only specialist space lawyer in light of our first space minister. And, the Te Anau toilet fee scrapped after tourists used nearby bushes.

Kia ora e te whānau. Some of running's biggest truisms are also the most tried and tested clichēs. And if you think about it, they are cliche for a reason. Because they are true. What's your why? Have you thought about it? Like, really thought about why you run? Carly Webber and her husband Lee spent three years travelling in a camper-van with their three children before settling in Te Anau 18 months ago. Carly started running six years ago to have control over her life and to spend time investing in herself and her relationships. Keen to share a story and very keen on capturing people's portraits, Carly started Runners NZ in the vein of Humans of New York. People captured in their running gear, and their why. Carly is 150ft tall and this conversation covers multiple topics from Carly's history with running, mental health, to living in Te Anau and being on the Kepler Committee. What is most obvious, apart from the fact that old mate has legendary chat, is Carly's deep love of connection to the trails and the people who run them. A messenger more concerned with the message itself, this is a wee ripper of a yarn with a really good sort. If you love the trails, and the people who love them, then you'll enjoy this. Best Enjoyed Running.Episode Links RunnersNZ ProjectRunnersNZ Community and websiteRunners NZ Instagram Freshchoice Kepler Challenge SCOTT Running Julbo Eyewear UltrAspireirunfarDirt Church Radio on InstagramDirt Church Radio on Twitter Dirt Church Radio on Facebook Dirt Church Radio on PatreonCieleFurther Faster New Zealand

Kirsty Pickett is in Te Anau, where Meridian Energy has a big new plan to provide more reliable flows down the Waiau River. And a rite of passage for schoolkids across Southland and Otago - Deep Cove camp - is closed after a slip.

Last week, Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono placed his Restoring Citizenship Removed by the Citizenship (Western Samoa) Act of 1982 Bill in the parliamentary ballot. Rosetta had a chat to him about what the bill means for our Pasifika community, and what more needs to be done to amend dawn-raid injustices.

The Fiordland Wapiti Foundation has a big weekend ahead in Te Anau celebrating a century of wapiti hunting in New Zealand. Fiordland wapiti, which in North America are known as elk, are prized by hunters, and here conservationists argue that they are a threat to native forests. An agreement between the Fiordland Wapiti Foundation, and DOC provides for 1000 of the most inferior animals to be culled annually. Hunters from all over the motu became caretakers of the 175,000 hectare area known as the Wapiti Area of the Fiordland National Park 20 years ago. The Fiordland Wapiti Foundation's President Roy Sloan says this weekend is time to reflect on what's been achieved - and there's lots of variety is in store with wild food stalls, fun for kids, seminars on conservation, health and wellbeing and knife making.

Details of Southland's long term plan - Beyond 2025 have just been unveilled, Kirsty talks to Kathryn about what's in the significant document. She also celebrates the success of three Te Anau locals back from the World Mountain and Trail Running championships. And a review is underway into Te Anau-Manapouri airport Manapouri and there's been some vandalism on reserve land in Manapouri. Kirsty Pickett is the co owner of the Southland App based in Te Anau, covering Southland and Fiordland.

The hunting season is well underway in Southland/Fiordland. Kirsty talks to Kathryn about duck shooting, muttonbirds and the Wapiti ballot. Also Fiordland has featured prominently at the New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards. And the impending closure of the H&J Smith department store in Invercargill. 

The shearers quarters at Davaar Station are a popular stop off for locals and tourists on the Te Anau-Mossburn Highway. Anna Macdonald tickles their taste buds with sweets and savouries while Kate fits them in clothing made from wool grown on the family farm.

Kirsty chats to Kathryn about the Milford Opportunities Project aimed at reorganising the way people experience and benefit from Milford Sound Piopiotahi and the Milford corridor. It grew from conversations between the Southland District Council and Department of Conservation about issues around congestion at particular times. Also the lengths Te Anau School principal Grant Excell has gone to to raise money for a new school hall. And Manapouri residents are concerned after the vandalism of several trees on public reserve land overlooking Lake Manapouri. Kirsty Pickett co owner of the Southland App. Southlandapp.nz