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Plan Change 29 operative, unlocking development opportunities

In June, Council accepted an independent hearing panel’s recommendations on Plan Change 29. Today, Council has decided to make the accepted provisions of PC29 operative from 21 October.

Water meter reading to get underway

The next residential water meter reading round starts on Wednesday, 1 October and continue for about two months.

The Bar-tailed Godwit: Nelson welcomes a remarkable migrant

Each spring, Nelson locals eagerly await the arrival of one of Earth’s greatest migratory birds, the Bar-tailed Godwit (Kuaka).

Calling All Flower Lovers!

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help plant the vibrant hanging baskets that make our city centre bloom each summer.

Nelson Tasman’s eBus wins national award

Nelson Tasman’s eBus service has won an award for Outstanding Customer Satisfaction at the first-ever NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Awards.

Council weighs up gravel removal

Nelson City Council has removed nearly 14,000m³ of gravel from 22 sites across the city’s rivers following the weather events across June and July 2025.

Funding approved for new Archives, Research and Collections facility

​Nelson City Council has voted to approve $3 million in funding toward the construction of a new Archives, Research, and Collections (ARC) facility in Richmond West, Tasman.

Nelson City Council 2025 local elections quick guide

A quick guide on Council's 2025 local elections, including information on delivery dates for voting papers and Council's Māori ward and poll.

Isaac Construction appointed to deliver Bridge to Better project

Nelson City Council has awarded a $43 million contract to Isaac Construction.

The Nelson Tasman Archive, Research and Collections Facility

Pipes, power, progress: Bridge Sts transformation starts underground

Housing Reserve supports 115 new homes

Some years ago, Council made the decision to sell its social housing to Kainga Ora. With the proceeds we established a $12 million Housing Reserve fund.

Councillor's Comment

This October, we will be running Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson

Mayor's Message - Local Water Done Well

Council has signed off on our Water Services Delivery Plan

Bridge Street design puts people at the centre of city movement

Bridge Street is being transformed. From the pipes below ground to the paving under your feet, the Bridge to Better project is an investment in Nelson.

Phase one milestones in Shaping Our Future programme achieved

Council has unveiled a new organisation design as it moves to Phase 2 of Shaping Our Future, a five-year programme that will modernise how we operate.

New Toi Māori mural brings a splash of colour to Tāhunanui

A vibrant new mural at the Awatea Pump Station, tucked along the Great Taste Trail is bringing life and colour to Tāhunanui.

Solar panels to power three Council buildings

Nelson City Council has accelerated its solar panel rollout plans.

Candidates announced for 2025 Local Elections

A total of 36 candidates are standing for Nelson City Council in the 2025 local elections.

Meet Hazy

Hazy is a line marking robot that can mark an entire sports field in just 27 minutes.