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79-Year-Old culvert to be upgraded

The next stage of the Washington Valley Infrastructure upgrade begins in August.

Rocks Road to open at 6pm, Friday 18 July

Emergency works on the bluff above State Highway 6 Rocks Road are almost complete and the route will soon be safe to reopen to traffic.

Councillor's Comment: a new Sister City bond

As Chair of Nelson City Council’s Sister Cities and International Visitors Coordinating Group, I’m excited to share news of a meaningful new chapter for our city.

Mayor's Message - Rain at worst – region at best

Mother Nature has been picking on us over the past two months with repeated torrential rain events hitting the region.

Donate to Nelson-Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund

The Nelson-Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund has been set up to help areas recover after the recent weather events.

Jobs for Nature initiative transforms Maitai ecosystem

A remarkable five-year journey of ecosystem restoration in the Maitai/Mahitahi Valley has reached a major milestone.

Collaboration, compassion – Council's anti-social behaviour plan

Council confirms it will install CCTV in problem areas and work with Male Room and other agencies in a combined approach to begging and rough sleeping.

Flood protection project targets vulnerable area of Nelson

A multi-million dollar project that will increase the flood carrying capacity of the Maitai River between Hanby Park and Clouston Terrace will get underway this summer.

Nelson pre-election report released as nominations open

Open for business, fiscally responsible and a good environmental custodian, Council has outlined its position to candidates and voters in 2025 Local Elections.

Matariki Festival Koha donated to Nelson rangatahi

In the spirit of kotahitanga and manaakitanga over $2500 was raised in koha for Rangatahi o Whakatū Youth Nelson.

One year on, a thriving future for Nelson's trails

Rāhui issued by Te Tauihu iwi

The right tool for the right job

Minimising disruption on busy streets.

Threaded with care: celebrating Karen Richards

Councillor's Comment - Aaron Stallard

The community has told us that looking after the environment is the most important activity of Council.

Mayor's Message

Council on 5 June 2025 adopted our Annual Plan 2025/26 including the budget, rates and fees for the year.

The Whakatū Nelson Climate Change Strategy

The Whakatū Nelson Climate Change Strategy sets direction for addressing one of the most significant challenges of our time.

Soft plastics kerbside collection trial to be extended

A decision by The Packaging Forum to extend its kerbside soft plastics collection trial in Nelson is welcome news, says Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

Council adopts Annual Plan 2025/26, confirming 6.5% rates increase

The Annual Plan was adopted in a Council meeting on 5 June 2025, confirming it will proceed without significant changes from what was consulted on as part of Year Two of the Long Term Plan 2024-34.

Nelson City Council notifies Plan Change 29 decisions

Nelson City Council has reached a significant milestone in the city’s development planning, following recommended changes from an independent hearing panel.