The Spectacle: A World-Class Running Festival born in Nelson
The Spectacle, an upcoming running festival set to take place from December 13 to 15, 2024, in Nelson, New Zealand, is no ordinary event. Created by passionate runners for all…
Something Big Is Coming To The Nelson Provincial Museum
Explore the Events That Changed the World. Journey through the big five mass extinctions in Earth's history and uncover the current crisis - the sixth extinction. Learn about what caused these…
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson Opera in the Park returns
Whakatū Nelson’s iconic New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Nelson Opera in the Park returns in February 2025, marking its 20th anniversary. A stellar evening featuring top New Zealand opera and…
Growing numbers celebrate Nelson’s Parihaka connection
Almost a century-and-a-half after armed troops invaded Parihaka, Whakatū’s connection to the Taranaki township made famous by prophet and leader Te Whiti-o-Rongomai is growing. On Tuesday, about 200 gathered in…
Emotional homecoming for new tenants
There were tears and exclamations as tenants walked through six warm, dry new properties set to become their homes. More than 50 people attended a ceremony on Monday morning marking…
Festival fun brings out the crowds
It was a weekend of sun, sea and cider that showed off Nelson at its colourful best. On Friday night, the Nelson Arts Festival Mask Parade wound through city streets…