Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt

40 years after the untimely death of Kelly Tarlton, a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions.

Hosted by Hamish Williams

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Credits

Hamish Williams

Host and Producer
Ellie Callahan
Producer and Researcher
William Ray
Producer, RNZ
Phil Vine
Producer, RNZ
Justin Gregory
Producer, RNZ
William Saunders
Audio Engineer, RNZ
Phil Benge
Audio Engineer, RNZ
Marc Chesterman
Audio Engineer, RNZ
Briana Juretich-Greig
Production Coordinator, RNZ
Tim Watkin
Executive Editor, Audio, RNZ

Special thanks to the Tarlton family for their support and trust in making this podcast.

For more about Kelly Tarlton we recommend:

  • Throw Me the Wreck, Johnny: memories of Kelly Tarlton by Steve Locker-Lampson
  • Kelly: the Adventurous Life of Kelly Tarlton by E. V. Sale

Produced in partnership with

Logo reads "Motuihe Group"

Awards

2025 NZ Podcast Awards

Podcast of the Year

2025 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Documentary Podcast - Gold

2025 NZ Podcast Awards

Best History Podcast - Gold

2025 NZ Podcast Awards

Best Factual Podcast - Silver

Get in touch

Email us at: podcasts@rnz.co.nz

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