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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.

​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.