Nick Smith
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
Water management problems in Canterbury
With Ashburton Mayor - Bede O'Malley. Forest and amp; Bird's South Island Conservation Manager - Chris Todd. Environment and Climate Change Minister - Nick Smith. Audio
Nick Smith on Canterbury Regional Council
Councillors from the Canterbury Regional Council have met with two Government ministers in the wake of a report highlighting major problems with the council's management of water allocation. Audio
Government to meet Copenhagen Accord deadline
The Prime Minister has announced the Government will meet the deadline in the Copenhagen Accord to provide a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Audio
Environment Minister defends intervention in intensive dairying
Federated Farmers is warning the Government's intervention in plans for big indoor dairy farms is a"litmus test"of its commitment to economic growth. Audio
First Cabinet meeting - economic growth the theme for the year
Tax is back on the Government's agenda for the start of 2010 with the Tax Working Group due to release its final report tomorrow. Audio
Nick Smith speaks from Copenhagen
Climate change talks in Copenhagen are stalling just days before world leaders arrive to try to finalise a deal. Audio
CTU favours pay-as-you-go funding system for ACC
The Council of Trade Unions says the Government is pushing through larger hikes in ACC levies than are needed. Audio
