Postal voting in local elections could be a thing of the past, if Local Government New Zealand gets its way.

A report from the organisation is calling on the Government to move to in-person voting booths in council elections, saying the current postal voting system is becoming untenable.

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.

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Postal voting in local elections could be a thing of the past, if Local Government New Zealand gets its way.
A report from the organisation is calling on the Government to move to in-person voting booths in council elections, saying the current postal voting system is becoming untenable.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith joined the Afternoons team to discuss.
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We’re bringing you an exciting new era on Newstalk ZB with Matt Heath &amp; Tyler Adams Afternoons.
With years of media and broadcast experience between them, this team brings a fresh and unique perspective to your weekdays.
Matt and Tyler dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath and Tyler Adams dive into the latest news stories, share their opinions, and engage with their listeners weekdays on Newstalk ZB.

Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons

Nick Smith: Nelson mayor calls for an end to postal voting

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for September 3, 2026 - New Zealand now has a Minister responsible for battling organised crime and Matt and Tyler talk to Casey Costello.

Then, politeness and the double wave on the road. 

And finally - whitebait rules - Labour wants a review. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for September 3, 2026 - New Zealand now has a Minister responsible for battling organised crime and Matt and Tyler talk to Casey Costello.
Then, politeness and the double wave on the road.&nbsp;
And finally - whitebait rules - Labour wants a review.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 03 September 2026 

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The new Minister for Organised Crime will take on international crime syndicates targeting New Zealand.

New Zealand First MP Casey Costello will establish a five-member panel of government agency chief executives, co-chaired by the Police Commissioner and Customs Controller.

Costello says it's important for these agencies to co-operate in order to share information and bring down crime syndicates.

"This is about driving accountability and having a single point from a ministerial level to drive that accountability."

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The new Minister for Organised Crime will take on international crime syndicates targeting New Zealand.
New Zealand First MP Casey Costello will establish a five-member panel of government agency chief executives, co-chaired by the Police Commissioner and Customs Controller.
Costello says it's important for these agencies to co-operate in order to share information and bring down crime syndicates.
"This is about driving accountability and having a single point from a ministerial level to drive that accountability."
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Casey Costello: newly appointed Organised Crime Minister on how the issue is impacting New Zealand

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/2b145076-24c4-401c-9150-b4ba0029592c/transcript

On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 2nd of September, chartered accountants have a plan for superannuation, we test it out on the audience.

And then our Afternoons duo explore New Zealand's falling alcohol consumption. Some of our younger listeners shared the alternatives they are turning to for a good time. 

Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Full Show Podcast for Wednesday the 2nd of September, chartered accountants have a plan for superannuation, we test it out on the audience.
And then our Afternoons duo explore New Zealand's falling alcohol consumption. Some of our younger listeners shared the alternatives they are turning to for a good time.&nbsp;
Get the Matt Heath and Tyler Adams Afternoons Podcast every weekday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 02 September 2026 

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/e836035c-95ac-400c-9b27-b4b9004db9a8/transcript

Nick Smith: Nelson mayor calls for an end to postal voting

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