NBS Talk Nelson

Chris Butler and Neil Connell are joined by special guest Paul Hampton, Programme Director at Victory Boxing. Paul talks about his background, the beginnings of Victory Boxing and the important work the organisation does in the community. He also discusses his role as Programme Director, the challenges facing Victory Boxing and how individuals and local businesses can support the organisation. Als...

Coming to you from Saxton Field during Secondary Schools Tournament Week. Chris Butler, Ryan “Skippy” Stewart and Neil Connell cover the Kate Trolove Cup hockey tournament, OPD Jacks’ NBS Premier netball title, the latest NPC and Farah Palmer Cup action, local football results and the upcoming English Premier League fixtures. Plus, the team discusses Liam Lawson’s Monza opportunity with Red Bull,...

This week Chris Butler and co-host Neil Connell welcomes special guest Murray Leaning. Murray discusses his new role at the Tāhunanui Community Hub, Mitre 10 Helping Hands and his long involvement in local sport and broadcasting. The team also covers the latest local netball, rugby and football results and fixtures, including the Tasman Mako, Nelson Suburbs and the Chatham Cup post match, before w...

This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart cover Nelson’s latest hockey, netball, rugby and football results. We celebrate the Premier 1 hockey champions, preview Waimea Combined’s First XV semifinal, review the latest NPC action and look ahead to Tasman Mako’s match against Counties Manukau. We also cover Nelson Suburbs’ Southern League and Chatham Cup fixtures, the All Blacks’ tour and sp...

Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart cover the latest local results and upcoming fixtures in hockey, basketball, netball, rugby and football. This week’s show also features the Tasman Mako’s NPC opener, Nelson Suburbs’ Chatham Cup semifinal draw, New Zealand’s medal success at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the All Blacks’ touring squad for South Africa and Stephen Fleming’s expected appointmen...

This week, Chris Butler is joined by Les Edwards and Brendon Hodgson. The team covers Marist’s Stuff Tasman Trophy triumph, the Tasman Mako squad, the Nelson Giants’ playoff hopes, local hockey, netball and football, Nelson Suburbs’ Chatham Cup quarterfinal, Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory and Ryan Fox’s historic Open Championship win. Recorded at The Turf Hotel and proudly supported by NBS. Send u...

This week Chris Butler is joined by Nelson City Councillor Campbell Rollo to discuss his second term on Council, the key issues facing the Tahunanui Ward, his new role as Nelson City Council's Sports Liaison, and his continued passion for hockey and football. We also wrap up all the latest local sport, including hockey, basketball, netball, rugby, football, the announcement of the 2026 Tasman...

Join Chris Butler and special guest co-host Neil Connell on this week's episode as we wrap up all the latest from local and international sport. We cover Nelson hockey, basketball, netball, rugby and football, preview the Tasman Trophy Finals, look at the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 action, and finish with world sport headlines including the All Blacks' preparations for France and the Bla...

This week Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are joined by New Zealand lawn bowls legend Jo Edwards , who reflects on an incredible international career featuring three Commonwealth Games gold medals, 646 Blackjacks tests and six World Cup Indoor Singles titles. We also cover all the latest local and international sport, including hockey, Nelson Giants basketball, netball, Tasman rug...

Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart wrap up another huge week in local, national and international sport. This week's episode covers Nelson hockey, Nelson Giants basketball, Premier A netball, Tasman club rugby, college rugby, football, Super Rugby Pacific and the latest world sporting headlines. We review the Hurricanes and Chiefs booking their places in the Super Rugby Pacific...

The Couch Crew Sports Show returns with another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, recorded live from The Turf Hotel. This week the boys are joined by Marist Rugby Club stalwart Les Edwards to discuss Marist's strong season, junior rugby, women's rugby, the state of Tasman rugby, the Tasman Mako coaching appointment and the future of the game in th...

This week on The Couch Crew Sports Show, Chris Butler and Ryan "Skippy" Stewart are joined by special guest Brendan Hodgson, who shares stories from a lifetime involved in football, cricket and bowls across the Nelson region. The team also wraps up the latest local sporting action, including hockey, rugby, football, netball, the Nelson Giants and Super Rugby Pacific. Highlights include N...

This week Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by Nelson Netball Centre General Manager Ani-Marie Waitai to discuss participation, player pathways, coaching, officiating, and the future of netball in the Nelson region. The team also wraps up the latest action from local rugby, football, hockey, netball and basketball, previews this weekend’s Chatham Cup and Kate Sheppard Cup fixtures,...

This week, Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart are joined by special guest John Brydon — President of FC Nelson and one of Nelson’s most well known sporting personalities. The team chats with John about his football journey, his National League days playing in goal, his background in local sport, and his involvement with both Nelson Rugby Football Club and FC Nelson. The show also covers local...

This week Chris Butler & Ryan "Skippy" Stewart, wraps all the latest from local and international sport including rugby, football, hockey, netball, basketball, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League finals, Premier League, and world sporting headlines.  Big thanks to The Turf Hotel for hosting us each week and to NBS for proudly supporting local sport and The Couch Crew Sports Show Podcast. S...

Another packed episode hosted by Chris Butler and Ryan “Skippy” Stewart, featuring special guest Ryan Clements, Regional Development Manager for Nelson Hockey Association Incorporated. This week the team covers local hockey, Tasman club rugby, Nelson Giants basketball, netball, football, Super Rugby Pacific, A-League and Premier League action, along with international hockey standings. Thanks to T...

The Couch Crew Sports Show – Episode 3 - Nelson Giants Coach Mike Fitchett Chris Butler hosts this week’s episode with special guest Mike Fitchett — former Nelson Giants player, Tall Black, and current Head Coach and General Manager of the Nelson Giants. Mike discusses his journey from playing days through to coaching, his experience on the international stage, and his insights into the current Gi...

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, recent performances, and what’s ahead for the season. Across the show, the team delivers a full wrap of local and international sport, including Nelson Giants r...

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, what’s ahead for Nelson’s city centre, and how the current economic climate is influencing planning and recovery efforts. Brought to you by Uniquely Nelson...

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 Nelson Giants, and key world sporting headlines. Listen now:   https://www.thebroadcaststudio.co.nz/nbs-talk-nelson Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their...

Hosts: Simon Duffy & Chris Butler Guests: Ruth Roebuck (General Manager) and Kerry Sunderland (Pukapuka Talks Programme Lead) – Nelson Arts Festival In this episode, Simon and Chris sit down with Ruth Roebuck and Kerry Sunderland to discuss the creative energy and community spirit behind the Nelson Arts Festival. They share insights into how the festival continues to evolve, the stories and id...

 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 Years Welcome back to the Mako Rugby Roundup. This week, Les and I are joined by Tasman Mako Head Coach, Gray Cornelius, as we wrap up the 2025 season. Gray shares his reflections on the season, from the strong start to the lessons learned...

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 look ahead to the NPC semifinals and international rugby scene. The episode breaks down Tasman’s season in numbers, key milestones, and farewells for departin...

Recorded at The Turf Hotel, Stoke Hosts: Les Edwards & Chris Butler Guest: Kyren Taumoefolau - Tasman Mako - Chiefs - Tonga Proudly supported by NBS This week we’re joined by one of the youngest stars in the Tasman Mako squad — already making waves on the international stage with Tonga and lighting up the NPC with Tasman. Kyren shares his journey from Marlborough Boys’ College Rugby through To...

NBS - Gina Dellabarca – Chief Executive and Howie Timms – General Manager, Commercial Talk 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 up with Gina Dellabarca – Chief Executive, and Howie Timms – General Manager, Commercial, to chat about NBS’ history, community investment, and finance offerings...