Tim King
More heavy rain forecast for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
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… Audio
Stock loss and displacement in Tasman as a result of the storm
Tasman and Nelson begins clean up after extreme weather damaged land, stock, and roads. Mayor of Tasman District, Tim King spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Evacuations in Tasman District due to heavy rain
Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips has forced evacuations in Tasman. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Tasman District working to reduce speed limits on rural roads
Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see speed limit reductions, that a government rule delayed. Tasman District mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tasman District mayor on changes to visitor visa
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. Audio
Takaka ITM fire may have contaminated water supply
Residents near Takaka are being warned a fire that destroyed the local ITM store could have contaminated their water supply. The store burned to the ground yesterday and nearly took out the… Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: Cycleways, cancelled ferries, and FIFA
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
AudioHow we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others? Audio
How we plan for New Zealand's next big disaster
We're a country prone to natural disasters - but are some areas better prepared than others?
AudioNelson residents urged to prepare for rain
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… Audio
Tasman mayor responds to climate change adaptation plan
Sea level rise and coastal erosion are threatening homes and infrastructure around the country, and councils have warned for years they could not afford to deal with those issues without Government… Audio
Sea levels rising twice as fast as expected - Lower Hutt and Tasman mayors respond
Alarming new data shows sea levels are rising twice as fast as expected in some parts of Aotearoa. In those regions levels previously thought likely for 2060 are now forecast to happen in just 18… Audio
Covid-19: Nelson-Tasman district leaders on first time in red
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… Audio
Reopening the Takaka Hill road
The Takaka Hill road has been restored to two lanes, almost four years after it was extensively damaged by Cyclone Gita. Road access to and from Golden Bay was cut off for several days following the… Audio
Tasman and Northland lead regional economic bounce
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… Audio
Is enough being done to protect our fresh water taonga?
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… Audio
Petition to ban non-NZ freedom campers across country grows
There is growing support for a petition to ban all freedom camping, nation-wide, for non-residents.
The woman behind the idea wants the country to re-asses the parameters around freedom camping in… Audio
