Nelson City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Extended Free Parking For Nelson City Centre
Thursday, 7 May 2026, 10:53 am | Nelson City Council
To access two free hours of parking drivers will need to either use the app or one of the meters that surround the carparks. More >>
Councillor Threatened With Prosecution And Dismissal
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:09 pm | Nelson City Council
Mayor says Councillor has done nothing wrong, law is an ass and Councillor a victim of daft interpretation More >>
Demand For Nelson’s Electric Buses Up Amid Fuel Crisis
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:34 pm | Nelson City Council
The increase in demand for public transport comes as eBus prepares to launch earlier services on Tuesday 7 April. More >>
Earlier Bus Services Brought Forward To Help Morning Commuters
Friday, 27 March 2026, 1:05 pm | Nelson City Council
A passenger survey carried out in late 2025 showed strong demand for earlier services, particularly from commuters whose workdays begin before the current timetable allows them to travel by bus. More >>
Nelson Women’s Centre Receives Council Funding For Housing Navigator
Friday, 27 February 2026, 12:59 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Women’s Centre Funding & Partnership Coordinator Augusta van Wijk says women’s homelessness is often hidden, which means many women struggle to access support early enough. More >>
Mauri Stone Laid For Bridge To Better
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 10:54 am | Nelson City Council
Bridge to Better is a key part of Council’s plans to revitalise our city centre. We are fortunate to have secured $36.3 million of the $78 million cost from Government. More >>
$13 Million Boost For Nelson Marina Development
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 10:43 am | Nelson City Council
Nelson Marina Management Limited and Nelson City Council have jointly secured funding from the Government’s Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) for a proposed Marine Service Centre. More >>
Nelson City Council Turns Building Breach Into Community Benefit
Thursday, 29 January 2026, 9:48 am | Nelson City Council
After the parties admitted their responsibility for the breach, Council agreed to participate in a restorative justice process. More >>
Green Light For Iwi-Led New City Centre Playspace At Rutherford Park
Friday, 23 January 2026, 2:03 pm | Nelson City Council
In May 2025, an 18-month progressive design and build process began under the leadership of the eight iwi of Te Tauihu, with funding of $3 million from Nelson City Council and the Government’s Better Off Funding. More >>
Nelson City Council To Proceed With Annual Plan 2026/27
Monday, 15 December 2025, 9:35 am | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith said the decision to keep to the Long Term Plan for 2026/27 saved money and it was consistent with the recent local election result when the city voted for consistency of direction. More >>
Property Deal With Port Enables Progress On Haven Waterfront Redevelopment
Monday, 17 November 2025, 7:45 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the deal is about improving the safety and efficiency of the Port and enabling the first steps to be taken on Council’s waterfront redevelopment project. More >>
Millers Acre To House New Nelson Arts Hub
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 2:45 pm | Nelson City Council
Mayor Nick Smith says the development of this new Arts Hub in the Council-owned building at Millers Acre is part of revitalising the city and growing Nelson’s creative sector. More >>
Lan Change 29 Operative, Unlocking Development Opportunities
Thursday, 2 October 2025, 4:02 pm | Nelson City Council
The operative provisions include key changes that will better enable development around the city centre, supporting both housing and economic growth while contributing to city revitalisation. More >>
Pragmatic Deal Replaces Coal Burning At Nelson Hospital
Monday, 29 September 2025, 10:30 am | Nelson City Council
The York Valley Landfill is the main solid waste site for refuse from both Nelson City and Tasman District and is managed as a joint venture between the two councils. More >>
Nelson Tasman’s EBus Wins National Award For Outstanding Customer Satisfaction
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 8:16 am | Nelson City Council
Across Thursday 4 and Friday 5 September, Public Transport professionals from throughout the country gathered in Auckland for the first PTAANZ Conference to be held in New Zealand. More >>
Isaac Construction Appointed To Deliver Bridge To Better Project
Friday, 5 September 2025, 1:42 pm | Nelson City Council
The $78 mn Bridge to Better project, which includes the upgrade of the Paru Paru wastewater pump station, will support investment and new housing opportunities in Nelson’s city centre by upgrading ageing underground infrastructure and transforming ... More >>
Nelson City Council Confirms Support And Funding For Richmond ARC Facility
Thursday, 4 September 2025, 2:47 pm | Nelson City Council
At its meeting today the Council endorsed the proposal to proceed with the project and reaffirmed its commitment of $3.04 million allocated in the Long Term Plan 2024–2034. Also agreeing to release $921,000 of the $3.04 million in the 2025/26 Annual Plan ... More >>
Phase One Milestones In Shaping Our Future Programme Achieved
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 3:37 pm | Nelson City Council
Council Chief Executive Nigel Philpott says the change will enable the organisation to improve the delivery of services and projects for its customers and community. More >>
Nelson Scrubs Up For Second City Centre Spring Clean
Tuesday, 12 August 2025, 12:50 pm | Nelson City Council
Council is providing $25,000 to contractor Make/Shift Spaces to facilitate the 2025 Spring Clean Whakatū Nelson campaign in October, after the success of the inaugural event last year. More >>
Solar Panels To Power Three Council Buildings
Friday, 8 August 2025, 3:25 pm | Nelson City Council
These buildings were chosen due to their use as community hubs in emergency response operations. More >>
