Nick Smith
Nick Smith on changes to ACC
The Minister responsible for ACC, Nick Smith, joins Mary Wilson to discuss the ACC issue. Audio
United Nations climate talks are into their last day
United Nations climate talks are into their last day in the Mexican resort of Cancun. Audio
Nick Smith answers ETS critics
Climate Change Minister, Nick Smith, responds to critics. Audio
Green Party demands government introduce clean water rules
The Green Party is once again accusing the government of refusing to put in place clean water rules, as another report shows water quality is deteriorating - this time in lakes Audio
E-Day for electronic waste disposal
Laurence Zwimpfer, organiser of Saturday's eDay, a nationwide community e-waste recycling event for households, schools and small businesses to dispose of old computer equipment in an environmentally… Audio
Government proposes changes to planning laws
The Government has launched what it's calling the biggest changes to urban planning laws in two decades. Audio
Minister mulls central regulation of offshore oil and gas
The Environment Minister, Nick Smith, says he's considering taking the responsibility of regulating offshore oil and gas drilling away from regional councils. Audio
Labour calls for moratoriums on more Cantebury waterways
The Labour Party is calling for moratoriums on more Canterbury waterways while the region sorts out its water use issues. Audio
Changes to ACC levies
Large businesses could save 50 per cent on their ACC levies if they have a good safety record. Audio
ETS 'won't work' say Environmentalists and businesses
On the day the highly contentious Emissions Trading Scheme comes into effect the government has, for the first time, given concrete numbers on how much the scheme will reduce emmisions by. Audio
ACC minister responds to Labour criticisms
Listening to that is the ACC Minister, Nick Smith. Audio
ACC minister responds to hearing aid criticism
The Foundation for the Deaf is accusing the Accident Compensation Corporation of pushing through changes that will leave tens of thousands of hearing impaired out of pocket. Audio
Fresh water management
With Lachlan McKenzie - Federated Farmers' dairying and environment spokesman. Russel Norman - Green Party co-leader. Nick Smith - Environment Minister. Audio
ACC investigated over fraud allegations
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating ACC over allegations of fraudulent property dealings going back several years. Audio
ACC funding
Jim Anderton and Nick Smith discuss who will pick up the tab for operations and treatment that ACC is no longer funding? Audio
Business pile on pressure for ETS delay
Business groups are pressuring the Government to delay the introduction of the ETS. Fuel and energy prices are set to rise from July this year when electricity, transport and industrial players enter… Audio
Minister accused of potential conflict of interest
The Green party is accusing the Agriculture Minister of a possible conflict of interest in the decision to sack Canterbury's regional councillors and replace them with Commissioners. Audio
Canterbury Regional Councillors sacked
The government has sacked Canterbury Regional Council's 14 elected representatives and appointed a panel of commissioners to be led by Dame Margaret Bazley. Audio
Smith says forestry figures are improving
The Government says New Zealand has reversed the trend of deforestation and re-started tree planting Audio
Nick Smith responds to dairy farmers' criticism
Environment Minister Nick Smith comments. Audio
