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Buzz O'Bumble

Radio shows have been a popular source of entertainment for children since the mid-20th century. Wellington radio host Lindsay Yeo headed a family show on Radio 2ZB in the 1970s and 1980s. He created a cast of characters who appeared on the show and at children's events. Listen to a conversation between Yeo and his best-known character, Buzz O'Bumble.

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Kerryn Pollock, Childhood – Play and recreation, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/speech/26266/buzz-obumble (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Kerryn Pollock, published 22 March 2011.

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Harriet
28 May 2018
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27 January 2018
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Julie
20 April 2015
Grew up with Lindsay, BuZz, Pretty Belinda, Wally Weta, Jan, Adrienne, Anthony, Christopher and Johnathon. Christopher was often the more exuberant one of the bunch, or so we were allowed to believe. Buzz and Belinda's wedding was an occasion not to be missed. Those songs were all knew them AND we happily sang them on the way to schools the school bell that told us it was time to leave for school. My kids have truly missed out on something special....thanks for great and Happy memories, Buzz, Belinda and expecially Lindsay.
Karyn Moon
09 June 2013
Just wanted to say THANK YOU FOR THE MEMORIES XX