Bruce Smith
Westland coast an absolute mess - mayor
Hundreds of trees have come down in Westland on the West Coast. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith describes the carnage, telling John Campbell he's 'never seen anything like this'. Video, Audio
Tumultuous week for Westland District Council
Three Westland District Council staff have been paid a total of $230,000 in severance payments and the council has a $2m deficit in it annual operating costs. Earlier this week it was revealed that… Audio
The Future of Our Regions
This afternoon we look at the Westland District, population 8,760 and one of the most sparsely populated parts of the country. Audio
Is new tourism fund big enough to get the job done?
Is the Government's new $102 million Tourism Infrastructure Fund big enough to get the job done? Rotorua's Mayor Steve Chadwick and Westland District Mayor Bruce Smith discuss. Audio
Auckland cake decorator wins West Coast wasterwater contract
A West Coast council has put on hold a contract to upgrade two water treatment plants, saying a bond of $100,000 negotiated with the company hasn't been paid. "If the bond's not paid, the bond's not… Audio
Westland mayor rubbishes idea of banning BYO at races
Police say alcohol at horse races is a serious issue, and there have been suggestions BYO be banned across the country as it is in Auckland and Wellington. Video, Audio
New Zealand's A to Z - fishing
Fishing and collecting seafood are among New Zealand's most popular recreational activities and important parts of our way of life. A quarter of adult New Zealanders go fishing, whether they're… Audio