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New rating valuations on the way for Nelson

Nelson property owners will soon receive a Notice of Rating Valuation in the post or via email with an updated rating value for their property.

Consultation on proposed changes to fees and charges 2025/26

Council is seeking your views on proposed changes to its schedule of fees and charges 2025/26.

Council backs Maitahi Village development with $31 million

Nelson City Council backs Maitahi Village development with $31 million in enabling infrastructure and housing investment

Bridge Street East watermain works

Work is continuing on Bridge St East to upgrade the watermain.

New community garden to celebrate Chin culture

Nelson’s Chin community will soon have a community garden to celebrate their culture and heritage.

Tuku 25 programme released

Running 23 March to 4 May 2025, Tuku 25 Whakatū has something for everyone from heritage tours and hands-on workshops to cultural performances.

New walking tracks open up the Brook side of the Grampians

Scaling the Grampians summit from the Brook is now easier and more enjoyable thanks to new walking tracks from Hinau Street and Sowman Street.

eBus first to receive bike rack exemption

Nelson Tasman’s eBus is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule, which will mean a 24/7 bike rack service will return in Nelson Tasman from Friday 21 February.

Waitangi Day 2025

Ngā mihi nui to everyone who came together to make Waitangi Day 2025 at Whakatū Marae and Founders Heritage Park so special!

Maitai BioBlitz reveals rich biodiversity

Nelson City Council is celebrating the success of its recent Maitai BioBlitz, held at the end of January.

A climate change strategy for the Nelson community

Elected members will be asked to give the green light to community engagement on Nelson City Council’s Draft Climate Change Strategy.

Nelson Opera in the Park

What a lovely weekend we had celebrating the 20th anniversary of this hugely popular event!

Have your say on new Whakatū playspace

The Whakatū Nelson community is being asked to share ideas that will shape a playground planned for the city centre.

New Promenade to Enhance Nelson’s Marina

Work on the construction of a five metre-wide Marina Promenade – the first stage of the Nelson Marina Masterplan – will start next Thursday, 6 March.

Council completes buyouts of red-stickered properties

City Centre Revitalisation