Nick Smith
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
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