Podcasts about South Island

Discover why Rua Gold (TSXV: RUA | OTC: NZAUF | WKN: A40QYC) is gaining investor attention. CEO and Director Robert Eckford explains how the Reefton Goldfield project on New Zealand's South Island, a historic district that produced over 2 million ounces of high-grade gold, is being advanced through fresh drilling, modern exploration, and strong government support.From the Old Creek prospect with its gold-antimony mineralization to district-wide potential across 120,000 hectares, Rua Gold is positioned for rapid growth. With a proven leadership team, a pro-mining jurisdiction, and CAD $14M in the treasury, the company is on a clear path from exploration to development.Watch now to learn why investors see Rua Gold as a standout opportunity in today's gold market.Learn more about Rua Gold: https://ruagold.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/lt24INGa_VgAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1

A South Island mayor says he's failed his ratepayers who are facing an almost 40 percent increase in rates over the next two years to pay for water. Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Auckland's economy is falling behind that of the South Island and rural areas, and there's no government hero coming to the rescueRetailers say it's the City of No Sales, productivity is wasted sitting in traffic and much of the inner city is broken. Does Auckland have better times ahead?Find The Detail on Newsroom or RNZ Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Intravenous drug users are demanding a say in the future of the South Island's needle exchange services, warning health leaders are gambling with their lives. In seven weeks, needle exchange programme DISC Trust will hand over its long-standing contract, which provides sterile drug injecting equipment at six sites around the South Island. Health NZ's chosen new provider still hasn't revealed how or where it plans to run the service. Katie Todd reports.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 5 August 2025, the Education Minister wants AI to mark most school exams by 2028. Heather asks the teachers union's Chris Abercrombie whether that's a good idea. The software retailers use to report theft is so good, it's overwhelming police with 8000 reports just last month. Police Assistant Commissioner Mike Johnson says it's actually a good news story. New World is yet again running out of its promotion products, meaning shoppers are being left empty handed after collecting stickers for weeks. Is this the weirdest story of the week? The man who is running for mayor in two different towns on opposite ends of the South Island - and why he's running under two different names. Andrew Maxwell Clarke speaks to Heather. Plus, the Huddle debates why we speak so little about kids getting hurt by their parents and whether a law change could help. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rami Riachi's love for chess is creating a generation of players in Nelson through his workshops and classes throughout the region. How did the Argentinian win the hearts and minds of chess fanatics here in New Zealand? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This time each week we turn to Freaky Friday, the space for all your weird, spooky, and strange experiences. If you have one you'd like to share please reach out via text - 2101 - or you can email us, afternoons@rnz.co.nz. This week, Jesse is joined by Pleasance from Riverton at the bottom of the South Island.

Climate Liberation Aotearoa are currently leading a direct action in Denniston Plateau on the west coast of the South Island where two activists are stopping the mining operation by literally putting their bodies on the line - they are dangling on coal buckets above the pristine forests of the West Coast. We speak with Rosemary Penwarden about what's happening.Details here: https://www.climateactionaotearoa.co.nz/This episode's co-hostsJosephine, RosemaryTimestamps0:00 Opening 3:27 Stockton Mine4:34 Going Backwards6:14 Denniston Plateau11:00 Fast Track Bill Impact12:32 Wider Struggles14:49 Criminalizing Direct Action17:49 Hollow Campaigns24:50 Connections26:44 System Change29:55 Ownership Change34:27 Collective Ownership37:31 Democratic Economy39:41 The Role of the Media44:04 Ramifications of Direct Action49:04 ClosingsIntro/Outro by The Prophet MotiveSupport us here: https://www.patreon.com/1of200

After three extreme weather events, people at the top of the South Island are bracing for a fourth drenching in a month. Locals in Nelson and Tasman, have spent the last two weeks cleaning up after the last devastating flood. 

Join host Paul Spain and tech veteran Brett Roberts for a wide-ranging conversation on technology in New Zealand and beyond. From So Sweet using lasers to zap weeds on South Island farms to AI-powered safety systems in manufacturing, Paul and Brett discuss some of the latest innovations improving lives and industries. They also dive into updates around New Zealand's upcoming government digital identity app, privacy and data aggregation concerns, and the balance needed between new technology and personal freedoms. They explore the pros and cons of Starlink's dominance in satellite connectivity, the ongoing global AI arms race, and how algorithmic decision-making is shaping everything from Uber pricing to insurance. Plus, a look at the upcoming Revved 2025 event with insights from leaders in business and tech including Google NZ, Microsoft, Digital Identity NZ, and more.Special thanks to our show partners 2degrees, One New Zealand, Spark New Zealand, HP, Workday and Gorilla Technology.

Weather watches and warnings are in place for much of the North Island and the top of the South Island, as a band of wild weather moves across the country. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Corin Dann.

More wild weather is on the way for the top of the South Island, with MetService issuing heavy rain warnings for Tasman, which is still recovering from two devastating storms. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.

The South Island seems to be pulling ahead of the North as New Zealand crawls out of the recession. Kiwibank's latest report reveals economic activity is picking up across most of the country - but recovery remains fragile. It indicates booms in agriculture and tourism have aided recovery in places like Otago and Southland. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr says the tide is turning for the economy, but the nature of last year's recession means recovery will take longer than expected. "It's not fast enough for me - the way we're recovering, I think we need more stimulus, I think we need more policy support." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sounds Air has announced further cuts in their regional routes meaning tourists jumping between spots in the South Island like Blenheim and Christchurch will first have to travel north to Wellington. From the 28th of September, Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka flights will stop. The company cites escalating costs like a 145% increase in the civil aviation authority levies and a weak New Zealand dollar among the reasons for the cutback. It means 10 staff will lose their job. Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor is worried about the impact it will have on the region and spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Two popular regional flights in the South Island are on the chopping block due to what is has been described as 'out of control' costs. Sounds Air will soon can its flights from Blenheim to Christchurch and Christchurch to Wanaka. It comes after the airline cancelled its services from Wellington to Taupo and Wellington to Westport last December, and sold an aircraft. It has been seen as not just a blow to hopes of boosting tourism but also for healthcare and those needing treatment at Christchurch Hospital. Tess Brunton reports.

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC Trust, which has operated needle exchange services across the South Island for 35 years. Health chiefs have instead opted for a new provider. Katie Todd reports.

Finn Caddie joins ACC Head G Lane to discuss Shane Gillis going full Ricky Gervais while hosting the ESPYs, and it was brilliant (00:00)!Then the fellas chat about how good TV The Open is, and G Lane shares a wholesome story about watching it with his sons, before turning to how wounding Phil Mickelson's look was (04:15)..Plus, they preview the 3rd Test between the All Blacks and France in Hamilton this weekend (12:00) and offer their services as the official commentators of the new Rugby 360 competition (16:50)... Also, Finn gets you ready for the return of SailGP (21:45)! Finally, they get to your feedback in 'Yours Please' (26:30)... Brought to you by Export Ultra!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when you say yes to the unknown with just $2,000 and a surfboard? Spoiler: It might change your life and your idea of freedom, forever.In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson takes you along on her personal journey through New Zealand's South Island, where she learned the true meaning of freedom, travel, and trusting herself. Armed with only $2,000, a surfboard, and a bold spirit, Kim stumbled into van life and discovered a life of simplicity, self-reliance, and wild possibility.From buying a van with serious mishaps to staying warm in winter with creative hacks, Kim shares candid stories about the challenges and magic of solo female van life. More than just a travel tale, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on community, nature, and breaking free from traditional success to live life on your own terms.You'll learn:How to embrace solo female van life with confidence and couragePractical advice for adapting to New Zealand's unique van life challengesWhy sometimes the best journeys start with saying yes to the unknownIf you want a fresh perspective on freedom, travel, and what it means to trust yourself on the road, this episode will inspire you to say yes to your own wild dreams.Like this WANT MORE? Check out these episodes about traveling as a solo female:1. Fantastic Characters, Weird Jobs & Memorable Moments on the Road in New Zealand: Solo Episode2. Solo Travel for Black Women: Cultural Adaptation, Dating, and Mental Health Abroad w/ Christina Jane #1193. How to Handle Foreign Privilege and Unwanted Attention Abroad - Solo Female Travel Tips | TRAVEL TALK #122Support the showTravel Longer with Less Money—Download Your FREE GUIDE & Start Exploring! Let's connect on Instagram! @DesignHerTravel Get $20 when you Sign-Up for Buzzsprout

This week's episode features Carolyn Loder, the first woman in over a century to be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame. She also serves on the boards of K2 Gold Corporation and Integra Resources. Loder shares her insights on the evolving relationship between the mining industry and Indigenous communities in the United States, and reflects on the shifting tone in Washington toward domestic mining. She also highlights the vital role of the Women's Mining Coalition and traces the progress of women in the mining sector over the past 50 years. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Rua Gold CEO Robert Eckford, who discusses the company's Reefton Goldfield project on New Zealand's South Island, as well as Glamorgan Property in the north. To learn more, visit: https://ruagold.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

The transport agency is warning motorists about challenging driving conditions on central South Island highways over the next few days. NZTA senior network manager Scott McKenzie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A group of South Island sheep and beef farmers are urging others to vote against a proposal for foreign investment in the red meat cooperative Alliance Group, which is the only 100 percent farmer-owned meat processor in the country. 

Wild weather is lashing the tops of both the North and South Islands this afternoon. A heavy rain warning is in place for the water-logged top of the South Island where, the MetService says, there could be a threat to life. The Nelson-Tasman region is under a state of emergency, as residents there are warned of significant flooding and possible slips. The MetService has issued an orange rain warning for the top of the North Island, as well as Taranaki, Bay of Plenty and Tairawhiti. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Lisa Owen.

Meteorologist Karl Loots joins Emile Donovan for an updated forecast as heavy rain warnings remain for parts of the North and the top of the South Island.

It's been revealed a third Sea Lion killed in the Catlins was likely stabbed by a human. Now a reward for information leading to the killers convictions has been more than doubled to twelve thousand dollars thanks to donations. A baby female Sea Lion was shot and left to die in the Catlins Estuary in the lower South Island in September last year. The following month the pup's mum was found shot dead. A third sealion had to be euthanised in November after she was found badly injured at Waipati Beach. The NZ Sea Lion Trust's Jordana Whyte spoke to Lisa Owen.

A Otago University professor says extinction is forever and the moa isn't coming back. A US genetic engineering project with backing from Peter Jackson claims it might restore the extinct South Island moa to New Zealand within a decade. But zoology professor Philip Seddon says he's questioning the researchers' goal and whether it's even possible. "Its genetics will be different, its physiology will be different, its behaviour will be different. There's a lot of question marks about whether a GMO version of a moa is actually going to be useful at all." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and broadcaster Mark Sainsbury joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government wants beneficiaries to help with the flood clean-up in the South Island. Is this a good idea? Is there a case to make work available under these circumstances? There's a plan to revive the moa from extinction. Good idea or waste of time? A survey of public servants has found more than half of them think their colleagues were not hired on merit. Do we sense a problem here? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Federated Farmers is calling on Kiwis to “get in behind” flood-affected farming families at the top of the South Island, as recovery efforts ramp up and the scale of the damage becomes clearer. President Wayne Langford visited the area on Monday, July 7. He says the destruction in parts of Nelson and Tasman is extensive, with some farms completely unrecognisable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bold new project backed by Sir Peter Jackson is aiming to bring the extinct South Island giant moa back to life using advanced genetic engineering. Canterbury Museum senior curator of natural history Paul Scofield spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

We return to New Zealand to head to the southern island on the hunt for its haunted history. From haunted department stores, ghostly figures on bridges, ghost towns and pubs with an owner who still stays on, Mark Wallbank covers some of the locations in his latest book, Haunted South Island. The book can be found here: Mark and the team's website is here: Thanks to Mark for joining me Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word. Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public! Click here for all the show merch! You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.  Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:    Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun       Outro - Into The Night  #NewZealand #MarkWallbank #HauntedSouthIsland #Christchurch #Haunted #Haunting #Ghost #Ghosts #ParanormalNewZeland #Paranormal #UFO #Kaikoura #Paranormal #Investigator 

Heavy rain warnings for several parts of the motu today, including the sodden top of the South Island.  

The top of the South Island is set to be hit by 15 hours of heavy rain. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Exhausted locals still recovering from last week's destructive storm and widespread flooding in the top of the South Island are now bracing for another round. Adam Burns reports.

Our Changing World heads to the Mackenzie region in the South Island to meet one of New Zealand's rarest fish – the lowland longjaw galaxias.   Dean Nelson, a senior biodiversity ranger at the Department of Conservation, has been looking out for these tiny fish for two decades.   Producer Karthic SS has this story, and he joins Dean during one of his monitoring trips at a place called Fraser Stream, near Twizel. 

Officials in flood-stricken areas at the top of the South Island are bracing for more bad weather - and say they're already starting to focus on what's to come. Corin Dann spoke to MetService's head of weather news, Heather Keats.

In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money has been used by Whanau Ora for 'electioneering', and new "rules of engagement" will be implemented for health officials dealing with the alcohol industry. The 2025 annual NZ Garden Bird Survey is underway.

Across the top of the south Island, roads have been damaged, affecting travel. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to NZTA regional manager Mark Owen.

Farmers in Nelson and Tasman are reeling from a major weather event that's left some farms totally devastated. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Federated Farmers president Kerry Irvine.

The Nelson Tasman region and parts of Marlborough are in states of emergency with torrential rain causing wide spread flooding and landslips. There are road closures at the top of the South Island on State Highways 6, 60 and 63. The Transport Agency is asking people to avoid unnecessary travel. About 60 homes in the town of Spring Creek had to be evacuated by 9am this morning because of concerns a damaged stop bank protecting the settlement from the Wairau River could fail. Manager of Spring Creek Holiday Park Judy Theron spoke to Lisa Owen. 

A state of emergency remains in place for Nelson and Tasman and part of Marlborough, after heavy rain pelted the top of the south, causing widespread flooding, forcing evacuations, and closing roads. Residents in Spring Creek were evacuated this morning, with further evacuations called for in Renwick, Tadmor and Tapawera this afternoon. In Auckland, thunderstorms downed trees and lifted roofs in Auckland. Samantha Gee reports. 

Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller Andrew White spoke to Lisa Owen about the evacuations and state of emergency in place for residents at the top of the South Island as wild weather and flooding battered the country. 

Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips have forced more evacuations the top of the South Island, in the Tasman district. 

Heavy rain and wind warnings are in place for large parts of the South Island. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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A little while back, I got to chatting with Lee McLean. At the time, I'd just released a conversation about the things I turn to when the world feels hard or tense, and we were discussing how the lessons we learn with horses often translate into everyday life. I found the conversation so engaging that I asked her to come on the podcast so we could share our thoughts with all of you. For those who don't know Lee, she's a passionate horsewoman who “talks, thinks, and dreams horses non-stop.” Many of you may know her through her business and writings, much of which she shares on her Facebook page, Keystone Equine. During our time together, we talk about: The lessons we've learned from our horses and how they support us in navigating daily life The nature of self-care (and our struggles with it) How we handle criticism Staying sane in the online world It was such a pleasure to spend time with Lee- I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. You can find Lee on her Facebook page here. xx Jane  ------ Jane Pike is a coach & horsewoman from the South Island of New Zealand. Her work focuses on practices and understandings that increase vitality for both humans and horses, incorporating nervous system awareness to both mindset and movement. The methods she teaches explore physical and emotional patterns at their most foundational level- the brain and the nervous system- with the aim of creating adaptability and responsiveness, both in and out of the saddle. Jane has featured and written for various magazines around the world and is a sought after international clinician and trainer through her business Confident Rider and her membership program, JoyRide. Visit the link below to learn all about the JoyRide membership program, to help you think, feel, move & ride differently: https://confidentrider.online/joyride/ For other resources: Website: www.confidentrider.online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheConfidentRider/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/confident_rider/