The Couch Crew - Paul Hampton Victory Boxing

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. Also on the show: Bunnings NPC and Farah Palmer Cup results and upcoming fixtures. The latest English Premier League results and fixtures. Liam Lawson returning to drive for Red Bull. The NFL’s historic first regular-season game in Australia. Upcoming fixtures for the Black Ferns and All Blacks. The Warriors’ sold-out NRL Finals match against the Dolphins. 

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The Couch Crew - Saxton Field

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, the All Blacks’ Soweto showdown with South Africa and the Warriors’ bid to claim the NRL minor premiership. 

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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