
Mayor’s column: UNESCO and Nelson
Nelson is a step closer to being internationally recognised for our arts and crafts after the announ


Nelson is a step closer to being internationally recognised for our arts and crafts after the announ

The 2026 Nelson Arts Festival gets underway tomorrow with 11 days of creative theatre, dance, music,

Council has conducted surveys of our residents since 1997. It helps us measure how well we are deliv

Council welcomes the decision to locate the region’s new rain radar on Horoirangi/Drumduan Peak, abo

Council tomorrow considers the draft masterplan for the iconic waterfront on Wakefield Quay and Have

The opening on Monday of Nelson Marina’s new 110-tonne travel lift and runway is another step in Cou

A major milestone was reached last week on the Maitai Flood Mitigation Project with the section betw

Parliament this month will make the biggest changes in NZ planning and environmental law in a genera

Today, the Minister of Health turned the first sod on the new 128-bed inpatient building marking a s

The Oakland Estates development involves about 650 additional homes being built on 58ha of rural lan

A key part of Council’s strategy for revitalising Nelson is providing more opportunities for people

It’s exciting news for Nelson that Connings has committed to building a new Food Market, similar to

Our region is fortunate to publicly own our port and airport. Port Nelson Ltd (PNL), worth about $26

Council is consulting over the next six weeks on three options for the future of our city’s civic fa

The importance of Cook Straight’s ferries has been highlighted in briefings and reports I have had t

Winter is a tough time for paying bills. The annual increase in rates hits in July. Power bills peak

Nelson Airport is a vital gateway for our region. We are more dependent on air travel than most regi

Nelson City Council, in partnership with Tasman District Council, last week purchased 7.14 hectares

Council concluding the deal last week for the sale of 25-27 Bridge Street, the former bus hub, to th

Nelson’s selection last week as one of the key training hubs for the new NZ Graduate School of Medic