Nick Smith
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio
LGNZ calls for ballot boxes for local elections
A report from Local Government New Zealand says that replacing postal voting with voting booths is vital for the future of local body elections. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kiwi science helping Kenyans
A group of local mathematicians have just been awarded 3.4 million dollars to improve food security in Kenya. Audio
Nelson mayor on Trump's claims America split the atom
Nelson's mayor Nick Smith in extending an invitation to the incoming US ambassador to visit Nelson and learn who really first split the atom. Smith spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Nelson City Council prepares to add fluoride to water
The Nelson City Council is preparing to add fluoride to the city's water supply by the end of the year, in accordance with a government directive. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Bird Bandit: the story of Freddie Angell
Freddie Angell was New Zealand's most notorious wildlife smuggler. His repeated attempts at stealing and exporting native wildlife in the 1990s, including Kea and Tuatara, made him all but a household… Audio
Top of the south councils to decide on Māori wards
This week three councils at the top of the South Island will have to decide on the future of Māori wards in accordance with the Government's changes to the Electoral Act. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Nelson mayor agrees with govt approach to local government
Earlier in the week the Prime Minister accused councils of being too focused on pet projects, but now the Government has offered a potential sweetener in its announcement of regional deals. Nelson… Audio
Two years since Nelson's storms, how is the recovery going?
It's been two years to the day since the skies opened on Nelson and it did not stop raining for five days. Audio
Nelson Council digests proposed granny flat rules
Allowing granny flats to be built without resource consent is being proposed to increase the supply of affordable homes in New Zealand. Nelson's mayor Dr Nick Smith spoke to Midday Report's Charlotte… Audio
Panel to look into future of local government
A new panel has been charged with looking at the future of local government and electoral system reforms that might appeal more to voters. The panel will be led by Nelson Mayor and former National… Audio
Nelson Council completes buy out of some red stickered homes
Nelson Council has completed buyouts worth $6 million for ten properties at risk of landslides from public land.
The properties in the suburb, The Brook, were at risk following the severe rainfall in… Audio
Nelson to trial kerbside collection of soft plastics
Nelson is to be the first region in the country to test out the kerbside collection of soft plastics due to a trial by the Packaging Forum.
The mayor Nick Smith says the current recycling scheme… Audio
Nelson Council to vote on flood recovery package
The Government has announced a flood recovery package for Nelson, subject to council agreement.
The Nelson floods were the worst in the region's history, bringing down multiple slips and forcing up… Audio
Nelson prepares ahead of two-day deluge
Prepare for the worst - that's the advice from Nelson's Mayor Nick Smith ahead of a rainband set to dump up to 450 millimeters of rain on some parts of Nelson/Tasman over the next two days. The big… Audio
The Week in Detail: In Nelson, Christchurch and Franz Josef
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: In Nelson, Christchurch and Franz Josef
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioNelson's long, sodden road to recovery
The Detail heads to Nelson to survey the damage left behind by a massive storm four months ago. Audio
Nelson's long, sodden road to recovery
The Detail heads to Nelson to survey the damage left behind by a massive storm four months ago.
AudioTwo weeks until State Highway 6 reopens between Nelson and Blenheim
With less than two weeks until State Highway 6 between Nelson and Blenheim is due to reopen, contractors are working long hours to complete repairs on the flood-damaged road..
The repair bill is… Audio
