Nelson City Council - Latest News [Page 4]
Bike Racks Are Back: EBus First To Receive Exemption
Monday, 17 February 2025, 4:28 pm | Nelson City Council
A working group comprised of Councils, public transport operators (PTO) and NZTA officers was set up to reach an agreed pathway to return the use of bike racks to buses. In mid-January 2025 this working group released a set of agreed conditions ... More >>
Council Completes Buyouts Of Red-stickered Properties
Friday, 14 February 2025, 10:33 am | Nelson City Council
“This pragmatic solution, with the support of 50% funding from central government, has seen Council buy 16 properties. It enables the affected families to move on with their lives and the slip-prone land will no longer be used for housing, reducing ... More >>
A Waste Plan For Now – Consultation Opens On The Waste Management And Minimisation Plan
Friday, 31 January 2025, 5:08 pm | Nelson City Council
“The 2025 Waste Plan gives us the opportunity to better align waste reduction targets with climate change actions,” says Group Manager Infrastructure Alec Louverdis. More >>
Mayor Welcomes “One Region” Report
Thursday, 30 January 2025, 4:30 pm | Nelson City Council
“Nelson and Tasman are one region and the arbitrary boundary along Champion Road makes no sense. We would be much stronger and more efficient if we were one region and had one council." More >>
Green By Nature Awarded Nelson City Council Open Spaces Contract
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 4:31 pm | Nelson City Council
The contract covers the maintenance of a wide range of services including public gardens, neighbourhood parks, street gardens, trees, hanging baskets, sport fields (including Saxton Field), cemetery and crematorium services, playgrounds and esplanade ... More >>
Nelson City Council To Progress Annual Plan 2025/26
Friday, 20 December 2024, 8:09 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith said that some changes were required from the LTP as a result of some Government funding being increased, as for flood protection, and others being reduced in areas such as transport. More >>
No Car? No Problem! Mevo Car Share Scheme Comes To Nelson Whakatū
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 4:31 pm | Nelson City Council
The Mevo car-sharing scheme will provide access to a fleet of nine vehicles based in Nelson city centre. These will include a mix of electric vehicles and fuel-efficient petrol cars, and allow people to rent a car rather than paying to own, store and ... More >>
Nelson’s State Of The Environment Report – A Regional Insight
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 12:23 pm | Nelson City Council
Group Manager Environmental Management Mandy Bishop says the report highlights Councils ongoing commitment to preserving and enhancing Nelson’s natural resources. More >>
Fluoride To Be Added To Nelson’s Water Supply At The Direction Of The Director-General Of Health
Thursday, 5 December 2024, 1:40 pm | Nelson City Council
Louverdis says fluoride is both tasteless and odourless, so residents won’t notice any difference in their drinking water. More >>
National Restriction On Use Of Bike Racks On Buses To Be Implemented In Nelson Tasman
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 2:13 pm | Nelson City Council
This precautionary measure follows recent concerns raised by the Bus and Coach Association, that on some bus models operated in New Zealand, when loaded with bikes, bike racks may partially obstruct headlights and therefore may not be compliant with the rules ... More >>
Nelson City Council Recognised For Climate Change Progress
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 10:15 am | Nelson City Council
Chair of the Climate Change Taskforce Councillor Aaron Stallard says inclusion in the report highlights Council’s commitment to innovative practices and effective strategies in addressing climate challenges. More >>
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson Opera In The Park Returns
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 11:58 am | Nelson City Council
A stellar evening featuring top New Zealand opera and contemporary talent performing alongside the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, the event promises an unforgettable night of music under the stars at Trafalgar Park. More >>
Nelson City Council Buys Customhouse Building To Enable Haven Redevelopment
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 1:06 pm | Nelson City Council
Waterfront Redevelopment Taskforce Chair Councillor Mel Courtney says the strategic purchase of the Customhouse building will enable the taskforce to get on with working towards a comprehensive development of this key area. More >>
Next Phase For Bridge To Better Project
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 12:10 pm | Nelson City Council
The multimillion-dollar Bridge to Better project aims to unlock investment and housing opportunities in Nelson’s city centre while addressing critical infrastructure needs and transforming Bridge Street into a vibrant, people-friendly space. More >>
Nelson City Council Tops Customer Satisfaction Rates In 2023/24 Resident Surveys
Monday, 7 October 2024, 4:54 pm | Nelson City Council
This survey highlights some of the key achievements we have made in the past year such as the major flood repair work, fixing and reopening Elma Turner Library and introducing the new eBus service. More >>
Nelson Mayor Welcomes Govt Grant For Tāhunanui Beach Cleanup
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 11:07 am | Nelson City Council
After the contaminated material has been moved, a 20-space gravel parking area will be constructed, and the area will be reinstated and planted to support the formation of low-lying dunes and restore species habitat. More >>
Nelson Marina Celebrates Achieving Clean Marina Accreditation
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 7:21 pm | Nelson City Council
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says this Clean Marina accreditation is important in building Nelson’s credentials as a centre of excellence for sustainability and the Blue Economy. More >>
Nelson City Council Seeks Expressions Of Interest For Library, Community Hub, And Civic Centre Development
Tuesday, 17 September 2024, 10:22 am | Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council is calling for expressions of interest (EOI). The opening of the EOI follows approval by elected members of an Indicative Business Case for a new Library, Community Hub, and Civic Centre in August this year. More >>
Amenity Planting To Start Today
Monday, 26 August 2024, 1:07 pm | Nelson City Council
Council adopted the Right Tree Right Place (RTRP) Taskforce’s recommendations in November 2023 and through the most recent Long Term Plan consulted with the public on moving away from commercial forestry over time. More >>
Pragmatism And Partnership Hallmarks Of Nelson’s Recovery At Second Anniversary
Friday, 16 August 2024, 1:13 pm | Nelson City Council
Council staff have used a ground-breaking approach to resolve some of the more complex slips throughout Nelson. More than 200 landslides were triggered in the event and fixing as many of these as possible remains the most complex part of the ongoing recovery work. More >>
