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!

Download the entry form here

See full competition details and Terms & Conditions below.

Design our Digger – Terms and Conditions

• Competition ends 5pm Friday, December 12, 2025.
• Entrants must be 13 years or under on Friday, December 12, 2025.
• The judges decision is final.
• All entries remain the property of Nelson City Council.
• Winner will be contacted by phone and publicly announced on Council’s social media and/or media channels
• Winning entries and a selection of other entries may be displayed on Council property and/or on Council’s social media and/or media channels.
• The winning entry will be required to participate in a photo and story with the wrapped digger when the winning design is installed.
• Prize winner must be a resident of New Zealand.
• Prize cannot be exchanged for cash.

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