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​A safe harbour is everyone's responsibility

Councillor's Comment - Councillor Trudie Brand

Mayor's Message

The many roles of Bridge Street

Mauri stone laid for Bridge to Better

A dawn ceremony marked the start of the substantial construction phase of the Bridge to Better project

Bridge to Better - the next 18 months

​Construction on the Bridge to Better project will continue through 2026 and into 2027, with work progressing in different stages along the street.

School zone safety is everyone’s responsibility

Getting to and from school should be safe for tamariki of all ages. Guest contributor: Barbara Bowen, Principal, Tahunanui School

Councillor's Comment - Councillor Campbell Rollo

Mayor's Message

$13 million boost for Nelson Marina development

Nearly $13 million has been secured to support significant upgrades to Nelson Marina, bringing new jobs and sustained growth to the region.

Council turns building breach into community benefit

After the parties admitted their responsibility for the breach, Council agreed to participate in a restorative justice process.

My Bridge Street pick - Mayor Nick

This year we’re asking our Elected Members to share their favourite parts of Bridge Street – their Bridge Street picks.

Greenlight for iwi-led new city centre playspace at Rutherford Park

A brand-new playspace for Whakatū Nelson City will start construction next week, following completion of design and resource consent approval.

Safer summer of boating in Nelson

Summer has arrived in Nelson, and with it comes the irresistible call of the water.

The secret life of Corder Park

At first glance, Corder Park might not win any beauty contests. The reeds sway untidily in the breeze, mud glistens at low tide, and it can look, well, a bit swampy.

End of the line for Bridge Street bus hub

​In December 2025, Nelson’s public transport network officially moved from the Bridge Street bus hub to Millers Acre, a significant milestone some 85 years in the making.

Nelson Bus hub opening

Mayor Nick cut the ribbon on the new Nelson Bus Hub as we prepare to welcome eBus to its new home on Friday, 19 December!

High tides and hidden infrastructure

Building a stormwater pipe next to a river, during high tide and rain events, is understandably complicated.

Nelson City Council to proceed with Annual Plan 2026/27

Nelson’s proposed average rates increase for the 2026/27 Annual Plan will remain at 4.7%.

A love letter to Libby (the app)

We first met at the library. I had searched ‘Paul Auster’ on the computer and found that the only physical copy of his novel ‘4 3 2 1’ was on hold.