Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki Festival 2026
Nelson City Council is hosting, Te Huihuinga-o-Matariki Festival in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui 📍 Saxton Stadium 📆 Friday 10th July 2026 🕛️…
Week 8: Where’s Purple Man? Guess & WIN in Nelson!
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…
Introducing the Burger Passport
New for 2026: the Burger Nelson Tasman Passport — your official guide to eating your way around the region. Every burger you try earns you a sticker, and collect six stickers to…
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…
Week 7: Where’s Purple Man? Guess & WIN in Nelson!
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…
40 Years Below | A Fundraiser for Brook Waimārama Sanctuary
40 Years Below Roger Lusby presents 40 Years Below | A Fundraiser for Brook Waimārama Sanctuary Fifty-five years ago, Roger Lusby wintered over as base mechanic at Scott Base Antarctica.…
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,…
Week 6: Where’s Purple Man? Guess & WIN in Nelson!
Purple Man is back exploring Nelson City… and this week he’s surrounded by stories, gifts, stationery, cards, and everyday favourites. This Week’s Clue Purple Man was seen in a well-loved…
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…
Don’t miss out — Founders Annual Book & Record Fair 2026 finishes this Sunday
Step into a World of 400,000 Stories! 📚✨ The vintage gates of Founders Park are ready to swing open for New Zealand’s largest Book and Record Fair! This King’s Birthday…