NBS Talk Nelson

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...

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 in the Mako jersey, his New Zealand U20s experience, and his goals for the future. Cooper also takes on some quickfire questions about position preferences, spee...

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 Isaac Construction’s work in the region and the upcoming Bridge to Better project that’s about to get underway. Special thanks to Uniquely Nelson Send us Fan Mail

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 management. Huw also shares his perspective on the challenges and highlights of the season so far,  BIG NEWS on his future, plus we get into a fun quickfire round. We...

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 Commonwealth medals, and the transition back into fifteens rugby. We also talk about his adventure with the Bengaluru Bravehearts and life as a dad of twins....

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 and final standings, the 2025 Price Charity Shield, Gould & Tout Trophy, AR Hurst Trophy and Master’s Cup results, South Island Women’s Football and South Is...

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 life inside the Mako environment. We also cover the latest Farah Palmer Cup and NPC results and fixtures, The Rugby Championship results and the upcoming New Z...