Be In To Win Delights & Vouchers Worth $400 This Mother’s Day!
This Mother's Day, we are celebrating all the wonderful woman out there. Simply nominate yourself or someone else who is deserving of this amazing prize and be in to WIN…
More than 700 people have their say on Playspace Whakatū
More than 700 people have had their say on Playspace Whakatū, the new playground set to take pride of place in Whakatū Nelson’s Rutherford Park. Around 200 primary school students…
NBS Dancing for a Cause is Back in 2025
NBS Dancing for a Cause is Back in 2025 for yet another dance extravaganza! Modelled after the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars our show is full of beautiful…
Long-lived gecko named after Nelson ecologist
Retired Nelson ecologist, Bruce Thomas knew in his 20s that New Zealand geckos could live for at least 16 years, after having one that lived that long as a pet.…
Light festival postponed after funding shortfall
A biennial festival that lights up Nelson on cold winter nights has been postponed for a year after failing to raise enough cash to run the popular free event. The…
Ant infestations on rise
Ant colonies are booming in Nelson Tasman, and it’s going to get worse, a pest controller warns. Already the most prolific insect on earth, the Tasman District Council has warned…
Introducing Our New Tasman Ranges Mountain Ring – Now in a Smaller Version!: Jewel Beetle
We’re excited to share a more compact version of our beloved Tasman Ranges Mountain Ring—a perfect way to carry the iconic beauty of Nelson’s landscape wherever you go. Inspired by…
Music Mix at NCMA on 3 May
Imani-J Date: Saturday 3 May Time: 11am to 12pm Location: NCMA 17-year-old Kiwi/Haitian musician Alyahna Sanson-Rejouis (a.k.a Imani-J) is a rising star. Born in Nelson she started her musical journey at…
Kāpiti Kiwi’s Mission: Is Nelson ready to welcome his kiwi friends home?: The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
Kāpiti Kiwi’s Mission: Is Nelson ready to welcome his kiwi friends home? Meet Kāpiti Kiwi, our adventurous little kiwi pukupuku toy, who’s been spotted all over town getting the lay…
Chess is back this Thursday with Rami: Cultural Conversations
Led by Chess Instructor Rami Riachi, these workshops offer the chance to start from scratch or refine your skills, explore strategies, and enjoy exciting variants like 4-player chess, all in…