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Nelson Pre-Election Report Released As Nominations Open
Monday, 7 July 2025, 12:46 pm | Nelson City Council
Nominations for the 2025 election opened on Friday 4 July and close at noon on 1 August 2025. People who want to stand as Mayor or as a Councillor need to fill out the forms linked below. More >>
Flood Protection Project Targets Vulnerable Area Of Nelson
Monday, 7 July 2025, 10:50 am | Nelson City Council
The most significant flood resilience project undertaken by Council since the Saxton Creek Upgrade, the work targets an area that saw some of the worst flooding during the August 2022 weather event. More >>
Rāhui Issued By Te Tauihu Iwi
Saturday, 28 June 2025, 6:04 pm | Nelson City Council
The rāhui was implemented by the Iwi Emergency Management Rōpū, which works as part of the Nelson/Tasman Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), with the support of the eight mana whenua iwi of Te Tauihu. More >>
Glider Road Closed Indefinitely Due To Safety Concerns
Thursday, 26 June 2025, 4:49 pm | Nelson City Council
The current situation, caused by the heavy rain in May, is more complex, with several issues needing to be addressed and as a result the road will remain closed, says Group Manager Infrastructure Alec Louverdis. More >>
Nelson City Council Confirms The Wood As First Area For Climate Adaptation Planning
Tuesday, 10 June 2025, 6:45 pm | Nelson City Council
Group Manager Strategy and Communications Nicky McDonald says The Wood was recommended as the starting area for this work and presents a valuable opportunity to build a foundation for wider adaptation across Nelson. More >>
Nelson City Council Notifies Plan Change 29 – Housing And Hazards Decisions
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:58 pm | Nelson City Council
Council delegated the responsibility to hear and decide on submissions to an independent hearing panel which then made recommendations to Council on planning provisions. More >>
Nelson City Council Adopts Annual Plan 2025/26, Confirming 6.5% Rates Increase
Thursday, 5 June 2025, 7:39 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the Annual Plan strikes a deliberate balance between financial prudence and investment in the city’s long-term prosperity. More >>
Soft Plastics Kerbside Collection Trial To Be Extended
Wednesday, 4 June 2025, 6:23 pm | Nelson City Council
Supported by Council, the trial started in October for an initial six-month period. Participants put their soft plastics into specially produced orange bags, which were then left in their blue glass crates for collection. More >>
Elected Members To Decide On ‘A Way Forward’ For Plan Change 29
Friday, 30 May 2025, 8:31 pm | Nelson City Council
The hearing panel has listened carefully to these submitters and outlined a way forward for Plan Change 29 that addresses their concerns while still paving a way for some of the key aims of the Plan Change. More >>
Trafalgar Centre Contract Variation Agreed
Friday, 30 May 2025, 9:53 am | Nelson City Council
Council staff had already acted swiftly to negotiate a variation for the current season, once the impact on the Giants became clear, and Elected Members have now agreed to extend this arrangement until the end of June 2027. More >>
Next Stop Nelson Bus Hub – Work At Millers Acre To Start
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 12:28 pm | Nelson City Council
“This new central city transport hub is about bringing together on one site the eBus, InterCity and other bus services such as those to our National Parks,” says Nelson Mayor Nick Smith. More >>
Nelson Hospital Investment 'Awesome News', Says Mayor
Thursday, 22 May 2025, 3:26 pm | Nelson City Council
Budget ’25 delivers for Nelson a new 128-bed inpatient building to be completed by 2029, the refurbishment and strengthening of the Percy Brunette and George Manson tower blocks and a new Energy Centre. More >>
Bridge Street Design Brings The Ebb And Flow Of Whakatū To Life
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 8:59 pm | Nelson City Council
What makes this design special is how everyday elements have been given meaning. From the paving to the drinking fountains, every detail is an opportunity to express who we are — bringing a sense of place to even the most functional parts of the ... More >>
Ungulate Control And Biodiversity In The Maitai And Roding Catchments
Monday, 5 May 2025, 10:53 am | Nelson City Council
Ungulates selectively browse on young native seedlings, preventing indigenous ecosystems from regenerating naturally. Over time, this browsing can lead to an altered state, where native plants struggle to survive, and exotic species take over. More >>
Upgraded Maitai Campground Gets New Leaseholder
Friday, 2 May 2025, 12:18 pm | Nelson City Council
The proposed lease was publicly notified between 17 February and 17 March this year, with no submissions received from the public. A Hearing Panel met in April and recommended that Council grant the lease to Penny. More >>
Protecting Nelson: Council's Flood Response Measures
Tuesday, 15 April 2025, 8:41 am | Nelson City Council
While Council remains committed to protecting Nelson from flood risks, community preparedness is equally important. Residents are encouraged to stay informed about potential flood risks and have household emergency plans in place. More >>
Little Spotted Kiwis Moving To Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Thursday, 10 April 2025, 9:34 am | Nelson City Council
The kiwi pukupuku project is a partnership with Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira (whose interests encompass both sides of Ruakawa Moana/Cook Strait), Te Tauihu iwi, the Sanctuary, Save the Kiwi, and the Department of Conservation. More >>
$2 Million Grant For Habitat For Humanity Development In Rutherford Street
Wednesday, 2 April 2025, 10:08 am | Nelson City Council
“The shortage of housing is one of our city’s greatest challenges. This development, worth about $14 million, increases supply in the central city area, provides affordable rental properties and delivers intensification in a perfect location.” More >>
Nelson City Council Proposes New Responsible Camping Bylaw
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:22 am | Nelson City Council
The proposed new bylaw, which replaces the Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017, would regulate freedom camping in Nelson City. It takes into account a 2022 evaluation of the Nelson City Council Freedom Camping Bylaw 2017 and changes to the Government’s freedom camping legislation and regulations. More >>
New Rating Valuations On The Way For Nelson
Monday, 24 March 2025, 4:00 pm | Nelson City Council
The new rating valuations have been prepared for 23,296 properties on behalf of Nelson City Council by Quotable Value (QV). They show the total rateable value for the district is now $22,690,681,700 with the land value of those properties now valued at $11,249,805,750. More >>
