NBS Talk Nelson
Local interviews from the Nelson Tasman Region in New Zealand covering News, Sport, Business, Lifestyle and more.
Episodes
114 episodes
The Couch Crew Sports Show
The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast returns with another packed episode, hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart. This week the team is joined by special guest Sam Dempster from the Nelson Giants, discussing his basketball journey, rece...
The Talk of the Town - Mayor of Nelson Nick Smith
In this episode, Nelson Mayor Nick Smith talks about how the new council is settling in as he begins his second term, and the key lessons he’s taken from his first term in office. He also covers the progress of the Bridge to Better development,...
The Couch Crew Sports Show
Introducing the inaugural episode of The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast, brought to you by The Turf Hotel.Hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan Stewart, we kick things off with a wide-ranging discussion covering football, rugby, the N...
Uniquely Nelson - Talk of the Town
Hosts: Simon Duffy & Chris ButlerGuests: Ruth Roebuck (General Manager) and Kerry Sunderland (Pukapuka Talks Programme Lead) – Nelson Arts FestivalIn this episode, Simon and Chris sit down with Ruth Roebuck and Kerry Sunderland t...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
Recorded at the Marist Clubrooms in Nelson Hosts: Les Edwards & Chris Butler Proudly supported by The Turf Hotel and NBS – Supporting Locals for Over 160 YearsWelcome back to the Mako Rugby Roundup. This week,...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
Recorded at The Turf Hotel in Stoke, hosts Les Edwards and Chris Butler wrap up the NPC quarterfinal weekend and look back on the Tasman Mako’s 2025 campaign. The focus is on results, stats, and standout performances from the season — plus a lo...
Mako Rugby Roundup
Recorded at The Turf Hotel, StokeHosts: Les Edwards & Chris ButlerGuest: Kyren Taumoefolau - Tasman Mako - Chiefs - TongaProudly supported by NBSThis week we’re joined by one of the youngest stars in the Tasman Mako squad...
NBS In Your Community - NBS
NBS - Gina Dellabarca – Chief Executive and Howie Timms – General Manager, CommercialTalk Nelson is very proud to be associated with our Naming Rights Sponsor – NBS, who have been supporting locals for over 160 years. We recently caught ...
The Mako Rugby Roundup
Welcome back to the Mako Rugby Roundup, proudly recorded at the Turf Hotel.This week, Les and Chris are joined by one of the brightest young stars in the Mako ranks — Cooper Roberts (#238). We cover his rugby roots in Blenheim, his debut...
Talk of The Town
In this episode we partner with Uniquely Nelson to chat with Toby O’Sullivan, Regional Manager, and Gerard Casey, Stakeholder Manager from Isaac Construction. Recorded at Noel Leeming Nelson, the discussion covers Isaa...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
In this episode, Les and Chris are joined by Tasman Mako Team Manager Huw Beynon. They discuss his experience with the NZ U20s World Cup campaign, insights from this year’s NPC season, and the crossover between basketball and rugby manag...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
This week we welcome a very special guest — Tone Ng Shiu, All Blacks Sevens representative and Tasman Mako flanker. Tone shares his journey from Napier to the world stage, with more than 200 appearances on the World Sevens Series, Olympic and C...
Football Focus
Coming to you from The Turf Hotel, this week Chris is joined by co-hosts Skippy and Neil as we wrap up another big week of football across the Top of the South and beyond and the final show for 2025.We cover Nelson Women’s League results...
Mako Rugby Roundup
Coming to you from The Turf Hotel, this week Les and Chris are joined by Tasman Mako loose forward Johnny Lee. We dive into his rugby journey, from growing up with the game to his time at Christ College, his New Zealand U20s experience, and lif...
Football Focus
In this episode, Chris and Skippy take a deep dive into the latest football action across the Top of the South and beyond. We start with Secondary Schools Tournaments before moving into a full wrap of the Nelson Women’s League results and fixtu...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
In this episode, Les and Chris sit down with rising Tasman Mako loose forward, Lopeti Faifua. We talk about his rugby journey from Australia, his experiences with the Queensland Reds and Western Force, representing the Australian U20s, and how ...
Football Focus
Welcome back to Football Focus, your go-to podcast for all things football across the Top of the South and beyond. In this episode, Chris and co-host Skippy recap the week, talk through Girls Secondary School tournament in Nelson, a...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
Les and Chris is back, and this week we’re joined by Fletcher Anderson — Tasman Mako loose forward and Crusaders Academy player. Fletcher shares his rugby journey, New Zealand Schools experience, Crusaders Academy time, and toughest opponents s...
Football Focus
Live from The Turf Hotel with co-host Neil Connell and guest Neil “Geeza” Harding (Coach, Nelson Suburbs U18s). We unpack preparation for the Chatham Cup Semi-Final, match reflections, and post-game feedback. Plus: Nelson Women’s League headlin...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
Les & Chris returns as we sit down with Tasman Mako and Kahurangi winger Jack Gray. He talks origins, pathway into the Mako, stepping from club rugby to NPC, his wing skill set, takeaways from All Blacks Sevens, toughest opponents, mentors,...
Football Focus
Live from The Turf Hotel with Chris Butler and Skippy.Special guests: Cory Wilson and Trevin Myers from the Nelson Suburbs Southern League team.We discuss Nelson Suburbs’ historic 2025 Chatham Cup semi-final run, past Nelson clubs...
The Mako Rugby Round-Up
Live from The Turf Hotel with Chris Butler and Les Edwards.Special guest: Dan Monaghan – Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Tasman Mako and Assistant with the Crusaders.We talk with Dan about his background, playing days an...
Football Focus
From The Turf Hotel | Hosted by Chris Butler & SkippySpecial guest Mark Johnson – FC Nelson defensive rock and now Nelson Pine Division 1 league champion – joins us to talk about the title win, that tough final clash with Rangers, an...