Nick Smith
Resource Management Act
Government departments have criticised the RMA, lending weight to the National-led Government's plans to review the law. Audio
ACC needs 1.3 billion
The government ordered an inquiry into a 300-million dollar a year funding shortful within ACC. Audio
More problems expected at ACC
The Government is sounding a warning there may be further funding issues with Accident Compensation Corporation. Audio
New Minister for the Environment Nick Smith
Nick Smith will also take on the Climate Change and Accident Compensation portfolios. Audio
John Key's first cabinet line-up
John Key has rewarded those MPs with experience but also injected some fresh blood. Audio
Election Debate: Environment, Energy and Climate Change
Labour, National, the Greens and Maori Party debate policies on the environment, energy and climate change. Audio
NZ First Turn Tables On National (Part 2)
National MP Nick Smith is now the subject of a complaint over undeclared donations. Audio
NZ First Turn Tables On National
NZ First is turning the tables on National, alleging one of its MPs misled Parliament over a trust set up to pay legal fees. Audio
National Launches Environment and Conservation Policies
Conservation and climate change spokesman, Nick Smith joins Morning Report. Audio
Biofuel Bill Passed
From next month every litre of petrol you purchase will have to contain a small percentage of biofuel. Audio
National Promises Changes to ETS
This includes one off cash payments, electricity rebates and a billion dollar household energy efficiency fund. Audio
National's Spokesperson On Climate Change Dr Nick Smith
National says the emissions trading scheme should be delayed despite Australia saying its scheme is compatible with NZ's. Audio
Department of Conservation Rebranding
DOC is to carry out what it calls a "brand refreshment project" at a cost of more than 2 million dollars. Audio
National May Go to Police Over Recordings
National is considering going to the police over the recording of three of its senior MP's in private conversations. Audio
Labour Party Wants Apology
The Labour Party is calling for National to apologise for accusing it of being behind the secret taping of National party MP's. Audio
Failures in Witness Protection Scheme
A Ministerial inquiry into the death of a Nelson woman - killed by a police informer out on parole. Audio
Biofuels
The Government is determined to press on with plans to force oil companies to sell biofuels in both petrol and diesel. Audio
Forestry Decline Continues
The latest deforestation statistics have been revealed as the worst in 50 years. Audio
Government Biofuel Bill
The Government's Biofuel Bill hiccups as deadlines looms. Opposition claims a lack of Environmental Standards is an issue. Audio
