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Connings Food Market expansion a fresh vote of confidence for Nelson

An extra helping of Connings’ signature locally grown produce will soon be available to Nelsonians.

Rates deferment approved for Bridge Street businesses

Nelson City Council has approved a rates deferment for Bridge Street businesses affected by the Bridge to Better construction project.

Board consolidation for port, airport and holding companies

Whaddya mean? Bridge to Better jargon buster

Consultation open on new Community Hub, Library & Civic Space location

Nelsonians will have the opportunity to help shape one of the biggest community investments our city will make in a generation

Mayor's Message - ​upgrading Nelson’s infrastructure

Calling college creatives!

The Youth Council is inviting young people to submit their artwork for our upcoming Youth Council Art Exhibition.

Library escape turns into odyssey

This school holidays, not everyone entering Elma Turner Library was guaranteed to return. Escape room comes to Elma Turner over the public holidays

Native planting planned for transformed Bridge Street

Bridge Street will trace a journey from coast to forest as part of the Bridge to Better project, with hundreds of native plants and trees planned for Whakatū Nelson’s city centre.

Matariki magic at Saxton Stadium

Te Huihuinga o Matariki was held on Friday 10 July at Saxton Stadium, marking a new chapter for the festival after several successful years at Trafalgar Park and Trafalgar Centre.

A masterplan for the Haven Waterfront

Nelson City Council has started developing a masterplan for the Haven Waterfront, setting out a shared, long-term vision for the prime waterfront area on Haven Road.

Updated planning rules for Nelson Airport operative

New planning rules for Nelson Airport and the surrounding land came into effect on 14 July,

Council confirms 4.7% rates increase

Nelson City Council has formally adopted its Annual Plan 2026/27, retaining the forecast average rates increase of 4.7%.

Councils purchase RNZ site at Saxton Field

The RNZ site at Saxton Field will be vested as a reserve for public recreation, following a joint purchase by Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council.

A masterplan for the Haven Waterfront

Nelson City Council has started developing a masterplan for the Haven Waterfront, setting out a shared, long-term vision for the prime waterfront area on Haven Road. 

Art in Transit

Art in Transit

The quiet army protecting our backyard

Eighty people walked into a room as strangers: volunteers, scientists, landowners, and community group members from right across Te Tauihu.

New hotel and apartment complex coming to Nelson's city centre

​A new inner-city hotel and apartment complex is on the way for Nelson following the sale of the former bus hub on Bridge Street.

Councillor's Comment - Councillor Nigel Skeggs

Nelson's blue economy: Exciting times ahead for our region

Four decades of service honoured

Penny Molnar receives the Nelsonian Civic Award.