Mayor’s column: Ferry upgrades important for Nelson
The importance of Cook Straight’s ferries has been highlighted in briefings and reports I have had t
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
Work begins this month on the installation of solar panels on five Council buildings. We are NZ’s su
Funding for the design of a new radiology unit for Nelson and help for Council to meet the cost of i
The Top of the South is making great progress in building the infrastructure, events and reputation
The Government is pushing for Councils to consider merging. It wants Councils to be more efficient a
Council made a pragmatic decision last week to extend the free parking in the four city-centre carpa
We mark 50 years this Thursday of our Sister City relationship with the Japanese city of Miyazu. The
Police are stepping up their patrols in our central city to proactively tackle an increasing problem
This Saturday we remember and honour the service of the 900 Nelsonians and more than 30,000 New Zeal
Our region has had more than its share of economic hits over the past few years. The current fuel cr
The Department of Conservation’s permanent closure of its Millers Acre Visitor Centre over Easter is
The war in Iran and hike in fuel costs is hurting Nelson households and businesses. It has added unc
I remain positive about Nelson’s economy despite the setback from the war in Iran. The increase in f
This week, the Nelson and Tasman Councils and the business community are being briefed about progres
The news this year has been full of Council sewerage systems failing. In Wellington, it’s been an en