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The spices in Indian cooking have been valued for their benefits: Little India Nelson

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WEEK 9: WHERE’S PURPLE MAN?
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week he’s found somewhere warm, welcoming, and full of rich coffee aromas 💜
This Week’s Clue
Purple Man was seen in a cosy Bridge Street spot known for expertly roasted coffee, fresh cabinet treats, and a relaxed local vibe. A place where coffee lovers stop in for their daily fix and leave feeling just a little more energised ☕ Do you know where he is this week?
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🎉 WEEK 8 WINNER ANNOUNCED! 💜

Congratulations to our Week 8 Winner – Lee-Ann Adshead! 👏

Lee-Ann correctly guessed where Purple Man was spotted last week.
📍 Week 8 Location:
Biohoney
Studio 3/131 Bridge Street, Nelson

Purple Man was surrounded by premium New Zealand honey, natural goodness, and sweet local inspiration 🍯

Keep watching… Purple Man is still on the run, and a new location is coming soon! 👀
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We have made the decision to cancel all outdoor activities of the festival tonight. We will still run Darklight in the Cathedral, the Rutherford Hotel installation, NMIT (confirmed) and Glitch Gate on Hardy Street.

Please share this far and wide so your friends know. Given the weather the team will only be inside the venues. If you plan to come (and please do!) please take CARE on the paths in the park, they are water logged! We wish we had better news for our final night! (Photo: Tim Cuff 2026) Bayleys Nelson Tasman, Uniquely Nelson, Nelson City Council
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Thanks for your patience. We will be pushing ahead with the show tonight and most things will be on. There are some changes; Faerie Lou will be in Upper Trafalgar Street from 5-7pm as her fairy houses had some damage overnight, the Flora and Fauna installation is closed due to damage, toilets available in Montgomery and Buxton Squares only as Selwyn Place ones are out of order. We request that everyone stay on the paths please - that’s it!! Come and brave the winter weather and have some fun! See you at 5pm. 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less

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