Nelson is open for business, especially Bridge St with the Bridge to Better project, its all about making Nelson City a great place to live and work. We are so lucky enough to have three large carparks only a few minutes’ walk to anywhere on Bridge St.
Shop Bridge Street. Support Local. Win $150!
Every time you shop at a participating Bridge Street business, you’re backing the local people and places that make this street unique. Your support helps keep it vibrant while improvements are underway.
To thank you, we’re giving away $150 worth of Bridge Bucks to one lucky winner every week for four weeks.
Promotion starts 12 November and ends 10 December 2025.
Listed below is a huge range of shops and eateries and businesses in general to enjoy. See you soon on the Bridge.
Design Our Digger!
Design Our Digger!Kids, it’s your turn to get creative! As part of the Bridge to Better project, we’re running a fun Design Our Digger competition for young artists aged 13 and under.
Grab a colouring sheet from a participating Bridge Street business and design your dream digger — bright colours, bold patterns, or something completely original!
The winning design will be brought to life on a real Isaac Construction digger working on Bridge Street. It’s a chance to see your artwork rolled out in full size for everyone to enjoy as part of the project.
We’ll be collecting entries weekly, so drop yours back into any participating Bridge Street business or the Customer Service Centre at Civic House before the competition closes on 12 December 2025.
Posters and entry forms are available in stores along Bridge Street between Rutherford and Collingwood Streets.
Let’s see how creative Whakatū’s youngest designers can be!
See full competition details and Terms & Conditions below.
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