Arts, Culture and Galleries

  When you buy from a small business, an actual person does a little happy dance. Little Beehive supports small NZ business and local Nelson talent HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Little Beehive Co-Op was founded in 2014 by two Nelson creatives, Paula Ossevoort & Rachael Brown. Both looking to connect & collaborate with other artists and have a place to showcase  their Read more…

The Trafalgar Centre is Nelson Tasman’s largest multi-purpose spectator sports and events arena. Built in the early 1970s, the Centre has a history of hosting major cultural and entertainment events, and exhibitions. Just a 10-minute stroll to the vibrant city centre and a 20-minute ocean drive from the airport, the Trafalgar Centre has been recently earthquake strengthened and upgraded and Read more…

The Greenmeadows Centre has been purpose-built for the Stoke community, to provide a new hub for people to meet, enjoy a coffee or lunch, learn, socialise and be active. It is the new home of Stoke Tennis, Stoke Rugby, and Stoke Seniors, and is designed to evolve with the needs of the Stoke community, thanks to a variety of flexible Read more…

BILL BURKE, LOCAL NELSON ARTIST AND PICTURE FRAMER Living in Little Kaiteriteri with views up towards the Abel Tasman National Park, the golden sands and azure waters of this scenic location have been the inspiration for many of Bill Burke’s paintings. His oil and pastel artworks are often quirky, capturing subtle nuances, from the satisfied expression of a sow lying Read more…

OUR ARTISTS Parker Gallery supports a wide range of artists from Nelson, Tasman & Marlborough, and around New Zealand. These artists have developed a consistent approach to their chosen medium, and as a result have a strong body of work that is unique. Artists of this calibre work tirelessly to create artworks that are always of an exceptional quality. Click Read more…

 Origin on Hardy is a contemporary Craft/Arts Gallery specialising in sculptural and functional New Zealand art. We are proud to show a full range of local Nelson based Artists and we are Nelson’s premier pottery gallery. Click here to find out more Read more…

 State Cinemas Nelson Movie Schedules – click here What’s on Tomorrow – click here News and special events – click here Ticket Prices Click here for ticket prices Movie Infoline: (03) 548 8123 Advance Bookings: (03) 548 3885 or book online  http://www.statecinemas.co.nz/now_showing.php   Read more…

Nelson Centre of Musical Arts (NCMA) An internationally renowned community hub for all things musical in the Nelson-Tasman region What we do Situated in the heart of Nelson, we offer opportunities to learn an instrument and to rehearse and perform as an individual or as part of a group. We are also a performance venue and our audiences enjoy concerts held in the Nelson Read more…

ABOUT ECLECTIC Maria and Shane have over 50 years of combined experience in the antique trade.They are the owners of eclectic antique centre in Nelson.Their journey began in the early 90’s from their home in Timaru ,going around garage sales and auctions and doing furniture up which was really our training ground for bigger things ahead,Shane says this was way before trademe was around when you could fill your Read more…

 Welcome to the Kiwi Persian Rug Gallery Warm up your house this winter with a fabulous oriental rug Come on see our new location Handwoven Rugs – New, Old & Antique From Iran, Afghanistan & Turkomanistan Kiwi Persianrugs Oriental Rug Gallery based in Nelson, New Zealand, offers you the finest hand-crafted products from Iran, Afghanistan& Turkomanistan Persian rugs Specialist Read more…