Nelson City Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Connings Food Market Expansion A Fresh Vote Of Confidence For Nelson City Centre
Friday, 7 August 2026, 4:16 pm | Nelson City Council
Concept plans for the new store include the addition of a café and significantly expanded market produce areas, bringing the full Connings Food Market experience to central Nelson for the first time. More >>
New Nelson Arts Hub A Home For Creativity In The Heart Of The City
Friday, 7 August 2026, 2:31 pm | Nelson City Council
Mayor Nick Smith says the Arts Hub is an investment in both Nelson's creative identity and the city's future. More >>
Rates Deferment Approved For Bridge Street Businesses
Thursday, 6 August 2026, 4:15 pm | Nelson City Council
Mayor Nick Smith said the deferment reflected Council's commitment to both the project and the businesses affected by it. More >>
Board Consolidation For Port, Airport And Holding Companies
Monday, 3 August 2026, 1:27 pm | Nelson City Council
“We want the management of Port Nelson & Nelson Airport to report to a single governance board rather than the duplication of answering to both their own board & the Infrastructure Holdings board,” said Nelson Mayor Nick Smith & Tasman Mayor Tim King More >>
Help Decide The Future Location Of Nelson’s New Community Hub, Library And Civic Space
Monday, 27 July 2026, 11:34 am | Nelson City Council
The three options being put forward for consultation are to redevelop Civic House and the adjoining Savings Bank and State Advances sites, or build a new Community Hub, Library and Civic Space on Collingwood Street or in Church Street. More >>
Council Awards Contract To Grow Nelson's Forest Cover And Protect Catchments
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 10:29 am | Nelson City Council
The work will focus on steep and erosion-prone land. Restoring permanent forest cover will help stabilise slopes, reduce the risk of landslides and keep sediment out of streams, while creating more habitat for native wildlife. More >>
Council Confirms 4.7% Rates Increase
Friday, 26 June 2026, 2:38 pm | Nelson City Council
The Annual Plan was adopted at a Council meeting on Thursday 25 June, confirming it will proceed without significant changes from Year Three of the Long Term Plan 2024-34. More >>
Councils Purchase RNZ Site At Saxton Field
Friday, 26 June 2026, 9:36 am | Nelson City Council
Purchasing this land at Saxton Field secures another 7.14 hectares of one of the region's busiest spots for sport and recreation. More >>
A Masterplan For The Haven Waterfront
Thursday, 25 June 2026, 11:58 am | Nelson City Council
One of the key goals of the masterplan will focus on how we can make more of the waterfront for the Nelson community. More >>
New Hotel And Apartment Complex Coming To Nelson's City Centre
Friday, 19 June 2026, 10:11 am | Nelson City Council
Council approved the sale of the site at 25-27 Bridge Street to Safari Group in October 2024 following a call for expressions of interest targeted at developments that support city centre revitalisation and increased residential living. More >>
A Statement From Nelson City Council
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 12:56 pm | Nelson City Council
Council has resolved not to proceed with a byelection. More >>
Storm Overwhelms Wastewater System
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 10:28 am | Nelson City Council
The new pump station will increase the capacity more than fivefold (from 56 litres per second to 320 litres per second) and provides 800,000 litres of storage. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Auditor-General Decision Not To Prosecute Councillor
Sunday, 10 May 2026, 4:13 pm | Nelson City Council
Cr Austin says the Auditor-General’s decision not to prosecute has lifted a great weight from her shoulders. More >>
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 >>
