The Couch Crew - Murray Leaning

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 wrapping up with the latest world sport headlines.

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Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Cory Wilson

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 speculation surrounding Lionel Messi’s future.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Ryan "Skippy" Stewart

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 appointment as England’s Test coach.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Les Edwards & 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.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Campbell Rollo

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 Mako squad, and Nelson Suburbs' impressive Chatham Cup quarter-final run. Plus, we cover the latest from the FIFA World Cup 2026, the All Blacks, State of Origin and the biggest sporting headlines from around the world.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Neil Connell Nelson Suburbs

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 Black Caps' historic Test series win over England.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

The Couch Crew - Jo Edwards - World Bowls Legend

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 rugby, football, the Super Rugby Pacific Grand Final, FIFA World Cup 2026, and cricket, with Matt Henry becoming the world's No.1 ranked Test bowler and the White Ferns keeping their Women's T20 World Cup campaign alive.

Ways to Listen:  Facebook & Instagram  Spotify: NBS Talk Nelson.

Thanks to our sponsors NBS and The Turf Hotel for their support.

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.

Hosted by Chris Butler alongside Uniquely Nelson Manager Simon Duffy.

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Shout out to our Podcast partner: www.uniquelynelson.nz