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Nelson City Council Partially Opens Reserves On A Temporary Basis After Rainfall

Wednesday, 19 February 2020, 5:22 pm | Nelson City Council

  Following good rainfall on Tuesday 18 February, Nelson City Council has decided to partially reopen reserves on a temporary basis. This decision was reached in a Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) led forum with regional stakeholders this ... More >>

Nelson Residents Adjacent To Champion Road Move To Phase B Water Restrictions

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 2:00 pm | Nelson City Council

  On Monday 17 February, Tasman District Council will impose the third and fourth stage of water restrictions for the different users on the Waimea Plains. This will mean Nelson residents living adjacent to Champion Road, where water is ... More >>

Making Nelson A City For All Ages

Thursday, 13 February 2020, 1:21 pm | Nelson City Council

  Imagine a city that works for everyone, no matter their age, physical or mental health. A city full of cosy, sheltered places to sit and chat, with thriving public transport, pedestrianised areas, and businesses that value the differing perspectives ... More >>

Opera in the Park: no firework display

Tuesday, 11 February 2020, 5:07 pm | Nelson City Council

With most of Nelson’s reserves closed due to increasing fire risk, and a ban on fireworks imposed by Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) across the region, Nelson City Council has decided not to go ahead with the fireworks display at the end of ... More >>

Art Flags Project Rollout Begins With A Taste Of Summer

Tuesday, 11 February 2020, 4:04 pm | Nelson City Council

  For five-year-old Jeanie Hicks, there’s nothing better than an ice cream cone, piled high with her favourite flavours, on a hot summer’s day. Jeanie’s artwork, depicting a little girl with a huge ice cream, is the first of 88 unique ... More >>

Nelson City Council closes reserves & restricts road access

Monday, 10 February 2020, 5:06 pm | Nelson City Council

(Headline abbreviated, original headline: Nelson City Council closes reserves and restricts road access as fire risk continues to increase) More >>

Nelson City Council to close further reserves

Friday, 7 February 2020, 4:10 pm | Nelson City Council

Following a continued spell of hot and dry weather Nelson City Council, in collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), Department of Conservation, forestry companies and Tasman District Council, will be closing access to the following reserves, ... More >>

A time to reflect: the Pigeon Valley Fire remembered

Wednesday, 5 February 2020, 11:21 am | Nelson City Council

A year ago, sparks from farming equipment started a fire that became the biggest civil defence emergency in Nelson and Tasman’s history. It started the night before Waitangi Day, and quickly escalated into a major incident. More >>

Council moves to close reserves due to increased fire risk

Friday, 31 January 2020, 12:59 pm | Nelson City Council

Following a continued spell of hot and dry weather Nelson City Council, in collaboration with Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ), DoC, forestry companies and Tasman District Council, is closing access to the following reserves until further notice: More >>

Council asks retailers to stop using non-recyclable plastic

Tuesday, 28 January 2020, 2:55 pm | Nelson City Council

Nelson City Council has written to local supermarkets and other retailers asking for their support with upcoming changes to the way the city recycles its plastic waste. More >>

Submissions welcome on proposed changes to Dog Control Bylaw

Monday, 27 January 2020, 10:36 am | Nelson City Council

Dog owners can have their say on the proposed changes to Council’s Dog Control Policy and Bylaw from today. More >>

Water conservation key as dry weather continues

Friday, 24 January 2020, 5:29 pm | Nelson City Council

Water restrictions will shortly come into place for properties adjacent to Champion Road. As of Monday 27 January 2020, Tasman District Council have moved to impose Stage One water restrictions to the Waimea Plains and Phase A water restrictions ... More >>

Opera in the Park is back

Friday, 24 January 2020, 5:13 pm | Nelson City Council

Nelson’s Opera in the Park is again offering an unmissable chance for a night under the stars with some of the country’s top opera singers and contemporary musical talent. More >>

Nelson - the five star garden city

Friday, 24 January 2020, 12:00 pm | Nelson City Council

Nelson’s beautiful public gardens are a feature of our Smart Little City we can all be proud of. More >>

Thefts and vandalism at Nelson's public parks

Thursday, 23 January 2020, 8:44 am | Nelson City Council

A series of thefts and vandalism has resulted in the loss of new park furniture and damage to a historic Nelson statue. More >>

Working to make Nelson disposable-cup free

Friday, 17 January 2020, 7:08 pm | Nelson City Council

17 January 2020 Nelson City Council is offering a subsidy to local cafés and coffee carts to bolster the use of reusable takeaway cups. More >>

Increasing fire risk as dry spell continues

Friday, 17 January 2020, 3:12 pm | Nelson City Council

Due to recent drying winds and low rainfall, the fire risk across our region is increasing so we need to begin taking precautions. More >>

Responsible Camping Fund – temporary daytime facility

Tuesday, 7 January 2020, 5:00 pm | Nelson City Council

In 2019 Nelson City Council received $256,878 from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Responsible Camping Fund to go towards responsible camping initiatives in Nelson. These initiatives include an increased ambassador and enforcement ... More >>

Look out for toxic algae

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 1:20 pm | Nelson City Council

The recent warm wet weather has created perfect conditions for naturally occurring Cyanobacteria, or toxic algae, to bloom in some rivers and streams. More >>

Maitai Recreation Hub grant secured

Monday, 9 December 2019, 12:02 pm | Nelson City Council

Plans to create a recreational hub in the Maitai Valley are one step closer to reality, with today’s announcement of a Government grant. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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