Historic baches feature in Nelson photographer’s exhibition
Nelson photographer Debra Cole has spent two decades documenting the Boulder Bank’s historic baches, capturing images the public will now have a chance to see in a new exhibition. The…
Civic House favoured as council prepares to choose hub location
Redeveloping Civic House was the favourite choice among submitters for Nelson’s new Civic Hub, with councillors set to choose between three locations next week. Meanwhile, concerns over the future of…
East-west cycleway faces further delays as councillors grapple with routes
A long-awaited cycleway linking Nelson’s east and west faces another delay, with councillors seeking further safety assessments as they grapple with competing routes. The East-West Cycle Link, originally due for…
A good thing and a God thing’: New Nelson cafe opens in church car park
The owners of a new café operating out of a repurposed shipping container in a Nelson church car park say they hope the site will help foster community connection. Beth…
Nelson ambition to become a City of Craft gets national endorsement
The New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO has endorsed Nelson’s Expression of Interest in becoming a City of Crafts and Folk Arts. The endorsement meant Nelson could proceed with developing…
Spring street party and Oktoberfest bring Labour Weekend to life
From German beer gardens to lively countryside and street celebrations, Nelson Tasman was in party mode over Labour Weekend. More than 6500 people attended The Big Spring Street Party in…
Bays Bagels rolls into new Nelson shop front
Eighteen months ago Jasper Broad-Kolff had never baked a bagel. Now, the chef’s Bays Bagels food truck has proved so successful he and his wife, Anja Broad-Kolff, have set up…
Luxury retreats in Nelson Tasman garner global recognition
Three luxury accommodation providers in Nelson-Tasman have received international accolades. Kaiteriteri’s Lodge by the beach has joined the Michelin Guide’s hotel selection; the six-suite Pīhopa Retreat in Nelson was named…
Historic building mooted as new home for WAA! Club
The Whakatū Arts and Action Club is hoping to find a new home in the historic former Nelson Institute building on Hardy St. With 125 members, a lease running out…
Flying high: Thousands flock to experience Nelson Clay Week
Nelson Clay Week has soared to new heights, attracting crowds of people to demonstrations, workshops, exhibitions, and the chance to get creative. Run by Hiwa Arts Council Nelson and creative…