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A lifetime of service honoured

Brian Ramsay BEM (Mil) was the recipient of the first Nelsonian Civic Award at a Council meeting held earlier this month.

Founders presents - Bike On

Are you passionate about bikes or want to learn about Nelson history? If so, this interactive exhibit is for you!

​Tuku 26 Whakatū events in the spotlight

​Tuku 26 Whakatū events in the spotlight

​Matariki Community Grants

​Matariki Community Grants are open.

Mayor's Message: Lifting our marine facilities

The official opening last Friday of Port Nelson’s Calwell redevelopment means our city now boasts a nationally significant marine servicing facility.

Demand for Nelson’s electric buses up amid fuel crisis

The month of March saw 95,656 passenger journeys on the eBus. A new high since the upgraded service was introduced in 2023.  

Earlier bus services brought forward to help morning commuters

Earlier bus services will begin on 7 April 2026.

Councillor's Comment- Matty Anderson

Mayor's Message: ​Fuel crisis disappointing setback to recovery

Supporting Rangatahi to Connect, Contribute and Grow

Nelson City Council’s support of local community initiatives is helping young people discover new opportunities while strengthening the region’s volunteer sector.

York Valley Landfill visitor sessions

You're invited to visit the York Valley Landfill! We're opening the landfill for some visitor sessions.

Festival of heritage: Tuku 26 is back

From heritage tours and workshops to cultural performances and historical exhibitions. Tuku 26 Whakatū is poised to deliver more than 80 events celebrating the stories, places and people of Nelson.

Oyster Island: A little island doing big things for nature

Tucked close to Nelson City, Oyster Island is one of three ecologically significant near-shore islands in our harbour.

Big ideas on Bridge Street

Through March, Bridge Street has been a hive of activity, not just on the street, but also behind doors.

Playspace Whakatū takes shape

A major milestone was reached last week at Rutherford Park, with concrete poured for the sweeping tentacle forms that will define Playspace Whakatū.

Flood protection project to handle flows 30% higher

A flood mitigation project along the Maitai River will allow this section of the river to manage peak flows that are 30% higher than the highest level seen in the August 2022 weather event.

Liner gives historic brick barrel new lease of life

Work is now underway to preserve and reuse the structure, which was designed in the 1860s for use as a drainage system.

Design our digger winner!

In November 2025, Nelson City Council and Isaac Construction put a call out to all designers under 13 to design a digger.

Nelson Women’s Centre receives Council funding for housing navigator

Nelson City Council has approved a Housing Reserve grant of $100,260 to the Nelson Women’s Centre.

Nelson Airport resolves final Project 2-Zero appeal

​Nelson Airport and the Tāhunanui Business and Citizens Association (TBCA) have come to an agreement that will see the TBCA settle its appeal against Project 2-Zero.