Podcasts about tasman district

Federated Farmers’ National President and Golden Bay dairy farmer in the Tasman District, updates the rainfall numbers as an atmospheric river hovers overhead. He also comments on the banking inquiry and the Feds’ GMO submission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers in the Tasman District say this year's drought is the worst in recent history and they are hoping heavy rain forecast for today might bring much-needed relief. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford spoke to Paddy Gower.

Many farmers in the Tasman District are having to use winter supplies to feed their stock, as the drought continues across part of the top of the South Island. Samantha Gee has more.

The Tasman District, with its golden beaches and national parks, could be in line to get an influx of digital nomads. Tasman District Council mayor Tim King spoke to Corin Dann.

Heather McKay is our inaugural associate board member for Rural Women New Zealand. Today on the podcast we chat about Heather's career development to date, along with her journey from the West Coast to the Tasman District. We also unpick pathways to dairy farm ownership, taking opportunities as they arise, and the importance of being purposeful in your career. Thanks so much for joining us Heather!  This is the last ep for 2024. See you in 2025!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Renowned radio personality and entertainer Lindsay Yeo has died at the age of 78. Yeo hosted the 2ZB Breakfast Show in Wellington for 23 years until 1995, which was frequently the city's highest rated programme. He created the children's character "Buzz O'Bumble," which would appear on the show, alongside other whimsical characters. Yeo also appeared on Classic Hits FM and TVNZ's Top Dance, and toured the country with live stage shows. In retirement, Yeo also founded music station Radiyo Richmond in 2016 out of a caravan in the Tasman District. In 2017, 22 years after passing on the torch, he joined Tim Fookes on the Morning Show in Wellington to mark the 80th anniversary of 2ZB. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reptiles like the Australian Water Dragon were recently found lounging amongst the Greenery by the Tasman District biosecuirty team. Water Dragons are traded and legally kept as pets here - but it's illegal to release them into the wild in Auckland or Northland. Dr Imogen Bassett, the Biosecurity Principal Advisor at Auckland Council, told Susana Lei'ataua the Australian natives pose a threat to New Zealand's own species and laws around exotic pets need to be tightened.

Regional economies are slowing to Covid times.  Latest figures from Infometrics show economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first lockdown.  Since last year, fewer people are planning to build in the regions, with consents falling by around 25%, and the Tasman District falling almost 60%.  Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen told Andrew Dickens that regions are bearing the brunt of the current economic climate.  He says lamb and mutton prices are at seven-year lows, while forestry prices have been falling over the last couple of months.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a small silver lining for regional councils amid slowing local economic growth.  The March Infometrics Monitor reveals economic activity has increased just 0.2% over a year, the slowest growth since the first Covid-19 lockdown.  Building consents have dropped almost 60% in the Tasman District and fell around 25% for all regions.  Tasman District Mayor Tim King told Roman Travers that despite hard times for regions, it does present councils an opportunity  He says with the current economic downturn it's ironically a good time to invest in infrastructure.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big dry has been creeping across parts of the top of the South Island into the Tasman District. A drought was declared in the region last month - with some saying its the worst they've seen in 50 years. There could be some respite - with rain forecast from midweek - but it will take weeks for the grass to grow again. Samantha Gee went to visit farmers in Tasman.

Firefighters in the Tasman district have been battling a fire in a pine plantation which broke out Wednesday afternoon. Eleven properties were evacuated in Lee Valley by police, and the blaze spread to five hectares by evening. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann.

Tim Dower continues Summer With The Mayors, This week heading to the Tasman District to speak to Mayor Tim King. King and Dower discuss museums shops and landscapes and what Tasman has to offer people visiting or living there.   LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Calls have come for a closer look at community retreat in the wake of climate change and severe weather. Climate Minister James Shaw's proposing a select committee inquiry into managed retreat. It'll also look at the potential for the Government to pay to support climate adaptation initiatives, taking lessons from cyclone Gabrielle. Tasman District Mayor Tim King told Mike Hosking it might be a tough pill to swallow for some. He says it's a tough conversation to have for communities, as some people feel quite happy remaining in the place they've been for generations. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Upper Moutere in the Tasman district is in clean up mode this morning after a tornado struck yesterday. About 50 homes were damaged, a dozen of which had roofs that had partially or completely lifted. Tasman reporter Samantha Gee is out assessing the damage and talking to residents.

The Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris as Tasman District prepares for heavy rain. Severe weather warnings are in place for Buller, Marlborough, Tasman and Westland from this morning until Thursday evening. Nelson Tasman Emergency Management public information manager Chris Choat spoke to Corin Dann.

Buller, Westland and parts of the Tasman District are bracing themselves for flooding and landslips, with two days of heavy rain forecast in the region. Metservice has put an orange weather warning in place until Thursday night, which could be upgraded to a red warning over the coming hours. Buller and Westport experienced two major flooding events in the last 12 months and some residents have only just returned to their homes after repairs. West Coast Emergency Management regional director Claire Brown spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Rain has begun to fall in the Western part of the South Island - with heavy falls expected later today. It is expected to be an extended weather event affecting Buller, Westland and parts of the Tasman District until Thursday evening. Buller and Westport have experienced two major flooding events in the last 12 months and some residents have only just returned to their homes after repairs. Buller District Council Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Nelson City Council is urging residents to check drains and gutters are clear of leaves and debris with the whole of the Tasman District expecting to be affected. Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke to Susie Ferguson.

A proposed bylaw in Tasman District Council is causing outrage.The proposed law will require farmers to hold sheep 50m back from a road while shifting stock until all cars have driven past.Federated Farmers Nelson Provincial President Stephen Todd says it could end up being an unworkable joke.The Country host Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVE

A proposed bylaw in Tasman District Council is causing outrage.The proposed law will require farmers to hold sheep 50m back from a road while shifting stock until all cars have driven past.Federated Farmers Nelson Provincial President Stephen Todd says it could end up being an unworkable joke.The Country host Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nelson Airport, two supermarkets and a car parts store in Motueka are among the locations of interest linked to 10 members in a household confirmed to have the Omicron variant. Today the Nelson/Tasman region is in the Covid-19 red setting for the first time, having first moved to orange when the traffic light framework began in December. Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese and Tasman District Mayor Tim King spoke to Susie Ferguson.

In this episode, we discuss whether property investors should invest in the Nelson / Tasman property market, along with an analysis of both the pros and cons of the property market. We look at where Nelson and Tasman house prices have been historically relative to the New Zealand median house price as well as a few region-specific factors that are unique to the property market there. We also announce that we will host property investment dinners in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Queenstown, with 10 investors (+ partners) at each. To enter the draw, follow us on instagram, share the podcast on your story and leave us a review. Then take a screenshot and send it to podcast@opespartners.co.nz.

It's the top of the islands, both north and south, leading the way in the latest figures that measure New Zealand's regional economic activity. While metro regions are struggling to shake off the impact of this year's lockdown, the quarterly update to September shows other areas such as Tasman and Northland, have bounced back - both up at least three percent on the same quarter last year. The two regions boast growing populations and a construction sector that is the envy of many. Tasman District mayor Tim King and Northland's chamber of commerce chief executive Steve Smith speak to Susie Ferguson.

The population of the Tasman District is booming and is now home to more people than neighbouring Nelson. Marlborough, on Nelson's other flank, is also fast catching up. What's putting the brakes on a city once described as "The Naples of the Southern Hemisphere"? Nelson reporter Tracy Neal finds out.

Hannes & Theres Krummenacher came to New Zealand in 1998 and settled in the Tasman District on 53 hectares. From small beginnings they now grow seven varieties of fungi.Their company, Neudorf Mushrooms specialises in growing mycorrhizal mushrooms. The Krummenachers were the first commercial growers of the Saffron milk cap in New Zealand and they supply restaurants and farmers markets. They've also developed a range of spin-off products. Here are the Krummenacher's recipes for wild mushroom risotto, soup and pate.

When you think of where maple syrup comes from, Canada generally springs to mind. But in Upper Moutere in the Tasman District, architectural designer Dave DeGray harvests the liquid gold from his sugar maple grove. He planted 200 trees on his property, near Nelson more than 30 years ago.

They're the clearest springs in the country, but could protections for them be undermined by a proposed freshwater plan change? Lynn Freeman examines what the Tasman District has in mind, and what it could mean for Te Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay, with Save Our Springs co-ordinator Kevin Moran and Tasman District Mayor Tim King.

Tasman District is joining several other local councils in shutting down its public libraries in the face of Covid-19.Mayor Tim King says the closure of the Richmond, Motueka and Takaka libraries will help minimise the risk of inadvertent spread of the virus.He's also postponed all non-essential Council meetings and will make a decision on recreation centres and pools in the coming days.They join Hamilton City Council, which has closed all city Libraries, Waterworld, the Aquatic Centre, Hamilton Zoo, Waikato Museum and the i-SITE until further notice.Gore District Council has also closed its public facilities including libraries and the Multisport Complex.The cities are joined by Auckland, Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill district and city councils.Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the decision is necessary to protect the health and well being of people in the community.He joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how councils can help battle the outbreak.LISTEN ABOVE

Tasman District is joining several other local councils in shutting down its public libraries in the face of Covid-19.Mayor Tim King says the closure of the Richmond, Motueka and Takaka libraries will help minimise the risk of inadvertent spread of the virus.He's also postponed all non-essential Council meetings and will make a decision on recreation centres and pools in the coming days.They join Hamilton City Council, which has closed all city Libraries, Waterworld, the Aquatic Centre, Hamilton Zoo, Waikato Museum and the i-SITE until further notice.Gore District Council has also closed its public facilities including libraries and the Multisport Complex.The cities are joined by Auckland, Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill district and city councils.Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says the decision is necessary to protect the health and well being of people in the community.He joined The Weekend Collective to discuss how councils can help battle the outbreak.LISTEN ABOVE

Firefighters have been working overnight to contain a devastating blaze in the Tasman district which has burned large tracts of land, destroyed homes and killed livestock.The fire had spread to 1900 hectares at two sites near Nelson — about four times the size of Auckland's CBD and a greater area than the devastating Port Hills fires in Christchurch two years ago.Tasman District mayor Richard Kempthorne told Kate Hawkesby the fire crews have been doing an "incredible job"."They worked through the night last night, I think. The night before they couldn't because quite a bit of the fire was simply too dangerous to be in but with the change of wind direction yesterday and a cooler day, it has made quite a difference."However, he said their work is far from over."We have had 1900 hectares burnt, so there is now a lot of smouldering trees which could reignite if the conditions worsen, so that's what they are going to be working on with helicopters and ground crew."The conditions are similar to yesterday with moderate winds and a high of 20°C expected in Nelson today.Kempthorne said the change of wind direction will hopefully help fire crews.About 235 homes had been evacuated, mostly in the Pigeon Valley region southwest of Nelson, and residents were told they would not be able to return for two or three days.He said the fire has been alarming for the 400 people who have been evacuated."If you're in a rural residential area...where the fire is burning and it's burning a lot quicker than people thought and then suddenly it's on the top of the hill behind your place, it is very scary.""People have responded really well to that if they have been asked to leave, they have left."He said it is still too early to know when the fire will be out but the fire crews are doing their best.Both fires are being investigated to find out what started them.