Neil grew up in the Riverina. He arrived in Bondi over 30 years ago. His partner Bev (the Bondi Matriarch) opened Ben Buckler Cellars in 1992 until she handed the reins over to son Stephen in 2022.

Neil was involved in the business but is now retired and spends much of his time looking after the grandkids and keeping an eye on the various renos.

When asked if there was anything the world should know about him he was quick with an: “I’m still here!”