Nick Smith
National e-waste network opens today
A national network of electronic waste depots opens today as the Government hopes to avert vast numbers of televisions and computer monitors ending up in landfills or worse, being dumped on the side… Audio
Exide sueing Govt over toxic battery shipments
The American-owned Exide battery recycling plant in Lower Hutt is suing the Commerce Minister for allowing toxic lead batteries to be shipped overseas. Audio
Environment Minister defends policy after critical report
The Minister for the Environment, Dr Nick Smith, defends his government's freshwater management policy despite research findings indicating the state of this countries wetlands is in continued… Audio
National accused of manufacturing a crisis around ACC
National is being accused of manufacturing a crisis around ACC to try to justify privatising it. Audio
Decision to cut ACC levies shows finances sound: Labour
The Labour Party says the decision to cut ACC levies just months out from the election shows there was never any real financial crisis at the corporation. Audio
The Government wants to cut the cost of ACC
The Government wants to cut the cost of ACC for workers and businesses from April next year. Audio
Australia's carbon tax 'shows up NZ's ETS as weak'
The Australian government yesterday unveiled plans to impose a tax on carbon emissions for the country's worst polluters. Audio
Government signals ACC levy reductions
ACC is expecting a two-point-five-billion dollar surplus this financial year and as a result its levies may go down. Audio
Freedom Camping Bill one step closer to law
Stricter rules for freedom campers are one step closer to becoming law. Under the Freedom Camping Bill, councils will be able to fine illegal campers and prosecute them for dumping sewage from their… Audio
Insurance industry claims ACC will be tough to tackle
The insurance industry says it will struggle to break the Accident Compensation Corporation's grip on workplace accident insurance. The Government is planning to allow private insurance to compete… Audio
Details released of ACC changes
The Accident Compensation Corporation is set to face competition from private insurers from October next year. Audio
Environment Minister defends freedom camping legislation
Freedom campers say the government's going too far by rolling out instant fines for people camping illegally. After growing public pressure, the Government will give local councils the powers to issue… Audio
New water use rules stop short of tougher regulations
New rules to safeguard the country's water supply will change how councils and the Environment Court police the resource. Audio
CTV back on air
The regional television station, Canterbury Television, has begun broadcasting news again for the first time since February's devastating earthquake. Audio
ACC minister 'in the dark' about court action by ACC adviser
A sexual abuse victim who is being sued in a private action by a senior ACC medical adviser says she feels shocked and outraged. Audio
CTV returning
The six story Canterbury Television building collapsed and burned in the February 22nd quake, killing 16 staff and close to 100 other people in the building. The regional broadcaster is back on air… Audio
ACC estimates 370 million dollars of claims after quake
The Accident Compensation Corporation estimate last week's earthquake will cost it about 370 million dollars in claims. Audio
Heartbreak for Canterbury TV families
There was heartbreak yesterday for family and friends waiting outside the collapsed Canterbury TV building when police called off the rescue operation. The police said teams had to pull out because… Audio
Green groups pan environmental announcements
Green groups are panning the Government's new environmental policies, saying they lack initiative and are all talk. Environment minister Nick Smith resonds to this claim. Audio
Minister sure competition will make ACC work better
Geoff Robinson speaks to ACC Minister, Nick Smith. Audio
