Nick Smith
Auckland Council nervous at government noises over land
Insiders within the Auckland Council believe that the Government is preparing to grant itself the power to intervene in planning the future shape of the city. Audio
Boosting the supply of homes in Auckland
The Minister of Housing has acknowledged tension between the Government and the Auckland Council over how to boost the supply of homes in the city. Audio
Housing Minister to investigate WOFs for rental houses
With Nick Smith - Minister for housing. Andrew King - President of the New Zealand Property Investors Association. Audio
Housing minister's focus is to open up land supply
The new Housing Minister Nick Smith has fired shots across the bow of Auckland council saying he will break what he calls the "stranglehold" of Auckland Council's policy of containing urban sprawl. Audio
Housing minister wants to open up land supply in Auckland
The new Housing Minister Nick Smith is vowing to break what he calls the "stranglehold" of Auckland Council's policy of containing urban sprawl. Audio
Conservation Minister takes on decision on Milford tunnel
The Minister of Conservation, Nick Smith says he'll be visiting both projects personally to ensure the process is as robust as can be. Audio
Govt says advice confirms opposition plans too expensive
The Government says advice from the Treasury backs up its claims that Opposition plans to build thousands of new houses will drive developers out of the industry and do little to improve housing… Audio
Cabinet reshuffle results in return of Nick Smith
More on our top story now with the recently disgraced Nick Smith invited back into Cabinet. Audio
Nick Smith denies any wrongdoing over MacKenzie Trust funding
The former Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says he's totally confident no decision he made relating to funding for the MacKenzie Futures Trust, would prevent a possible return to Cabinet. Audio
Nelson/Tasman council merger could still go ahead
A law change is the next step in the campaign to merge Nelson City and the Tasman district after a referendum on amlagamation failed at the weekend. The MP for Nelson, Nick Smith joins the programme. Audio
Former Cabinet minsiter says ACC claimant badgered him
Opposition parties say the Prime Minister's poor political management has been highlighted by the resignation of the cabinet minister, Nick Smith. Audio
Nick Smith explains Local Government reforms
Listening to that is the Local Government Minister, Nick Smith, who joins us in the studio. Audio
Local Government Minister outlines revamp
The Government's announced a revamp of local councils aimed at taking away their social, economic, cultural and environmental responsibilities. Audio
Government and Greens respond to Green Growth report
The Green Party is backing a new report on how to promote economically sustainable growth but says the Government will need to turn its back on polluting industries if it's to mean anything. Audio
Debt-ridden Kaipara considers amalgamation
The government's been called on to step in and dissolve the Kaipara District Council, after details emerged of the council's debt crisis. Audio
Kapiti protestors demand Govt intervention
The Government has ruled out intervening in the Kapiti Coast District Council, despite the demands of hundreds of protestors. Audio
Environment Minister responds to Maori claims
Environment Minister, Dr Nick Smith, responds to Maori claims to control freshwater. Audio
The govt reacts to Christchurch's massive protest action
Local Government Minister Nick Smith talks about the situation regarding Christchurch City Council. Audio
Local Govt Minister intervenes in Christchurch wrangling
Senior Government ministers have warned Christchurch councillors to stop their infighting. Audio
Cable costs too much for Sth Island power companies to bear
TrustPower says it has four power plants ready to build in the South Island but it won't because of the cost of running the interisland electricity cable. Audio
