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WEEK 8: WHERE’S PURPLE MAN?
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week things are looking naturally sweet 💜
This Week’s Clue
Purple Man was seen somewhere known for premium New Zealand mānuka honey, raw honey, skincare, and products inspired by the goodness of the hive. This Nelson business works with trusted beekeepers to bring pure, quality honey from around New Zealand to locals and beyond 🍯💜 Do you know where he is this week?
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🎉 WEEK 7 WINNER ANNOUNCED! 💜
Congratulations to our Week 7 Winner – Jo Rose! 👏
Jo correctly guessed where Purple Man was spotted last week.
📍 Week 7 Location:
Shine Design Store
253 Hardy Street, Nelson
Purple Man was surrounded by beautiful fashion, jewellery, footwear, bags, and carefully selected designer pieces at one of Nelson’s stylish local stores ✨👗
Keep watching… Purple Man is still on the run, and a new location is coming soon! 👀
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40 Years Below | A Fundraiser for Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
40 Years Below – Roger Lusby presents Fifty-five years ago, Roger Lusby wintered over as base mechanic at Scott Base Antarctica. Over the last three years he has created a personal audio-visual show that includes pictures, stories, songs, poems and humour to share his experience. This is also a tribute to Sir Ernest Shackleton.
All ticket sales go directly to supporting conservation in the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary – thanks to the Support from Roger Lusby and The Boathouse
Venue: The Boathouse | 326 Wakefield Quay, Stepneyville, Nelson
Date: Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm (show begins 6:30pm for 1.5 hours and half an hour intermission)
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How a Small Nelson Festival Keeps Punching Above Its Weight — and Why Artists Get In Behind It
While festivals across Aotearoa scale back or disappear, one regional event in Whakatū Nelson is doing the opposite. This July, Bayleys Te Ramaroa - Nelson Light Festival will transform the city into an immersive playground of light, sound, sculpture, and interactive art — bringing internationally recognised artists, large-scale installations, and tens of thousands of visitors into the CBD in the heart of winter.
A community-built event from a regional city, Bayleys Te Ramaroa continues to attract innovative light and interactive artists from across Aotearoa. This year’s festival features a major installation inside Nelson Cathedral by acclaimed light artist Angus Muir of Darklight. Dedicated to renewing spaces while acknowledging their history, Darklight’s installation, Mind in the Ether invites audiences into a meditative journey where light, sound, and space dissolve into a suspended, dreamlike atmosphere.
Since launching in 2013, the festival has grown into one of the country’s largest free light festivals, attracting over 50,000 visitors in 2023. “In a regional city, access to large-scale immersive art experiences is rare,” says Michaela. “For young people, seeing work like this up close can completely change what feels creatively possible. For five winter nights, the city changes. You can feel the atmosphere shift.”
“Te Ramaroa exists because people make it happen,” adds Bayleys Te Ramaroa Trust Chair Annette Milligan. “Thousands of volunteer hours go into this event. It’s artists mentoring younger artists, businesses backing creativity, community groups collaborating together.
That’s why it feels different.” Bayleys Te Ramaroa Nelson Light Festival takes place July 3rd – 7th throughout Whakatū/Nelson.
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How a Small Nelson Festival Keeps Punching Above Its Weight — and Why Artists Get In Behind It - Uniquely Nelson
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WEEK 7: WHERE’S PURPLE MAN?
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week he’s found somewhere full of colour, style and beautiful design.
This Week’s Clue
Purple Man was seen in a boutique Nelson store that has been shining since 2001 — a place known for beautiful New Zealand and international clothing, jewellery, footwear, bags, and carefully selected designer labels💜 Do you know where he is this week?
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🎉 WEEK 6 WINNER ANNOUNCED! 💜
Congratulations to our Week 6 Winner – Nic Foster! 👏
Nic correctly guessed where Purple Man was spotted last week.
📍 Week 6 Location:
Paper Plus Nelson
237 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
Purple Man was surrounded by books, cards, gifts, stationery, and everyday favourites at one of Nelson’s well-loved local stores 📚🎁
Keep watching… Purple Man is still on the run, and a new location is coming soon! 👀
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Jenga Pro Series at Fanny’s Nelson Pub
Take your Jenga skills to the next level at Fanny’s Nelson Pub, with $350 up for grabs in the Jenga Pro Series.
Think you’ve got steady hands and nerves of steel? Fanny’s Nelson Pub is bringing the fun with its Jenga Pro Series, where players can battle it out for the chance to win $350.
It’s a great excuse to gather your mates and enjoy a lively night out at one of the city’s favourite local pubs. Whether you’re in it to win or just keen to soak up the atmosphere, this is one for anyone who loves a bit of friendly competition.
Head along to Fanny’s Nelson Pub and put your stacking skills to the test.
Starting Wednesday 17th June, we’re bringing you a monthly knockout-style Jenga tournament where one wrong move could end it all.
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Burger Nelson Tasman Is Back
The region’s favourite winter burger battle returns 15 June – 12 July 2026, with a massive lineup of local venues and the launch of the Burger Passport .
The buns are toasted, the patties are prepped, and the region is ready. Burger Nelson Tasman — the winter burger battle that had Nelson Tasman eating, voting, and talking all season long — is officially back for 2026, running from 15 June to 12 July.
This year’s competition is shaping up to be the most exciting yet. Building on last year’s runaway success, which saw more than 20 venues go head-to-head and The Smoking Barrel claim the crown with their legendary Buldak Fried Chicken Noodle Burger, Burger Nelson Tasman 2026 brings back returning champions, welcomes bold new challengers, and raises the bar on what a region-wide culinary event can be.
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