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blurry placeholderDepartment of Conservation senior ranger Nik Joice holding a little spotted kiwi at the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee
Thursday 08 May, 2025
Visitor Economy

Little spotted kiwi return to Nelson 'turning clock back a century'

It's been a vision more than 20 years in the making and now little spotted kiwi have returned to Nelson.

blurry placeholderNelson Tasman Hospitality Awards celebrate the best of the region's hospitality industry
Monday 05 May, 2025
Food, Beverage & Wellness Products
Visitor Economy

Nelson Tasman Hospitality Awards celebrate the best of the region's hospitality industry

Nelson-Tasman’s best hospitality and accommodation venues have been recognised tonight at the 2025 Nelson Tasman Hospitality Awards.

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Thursday 10 April, 2025

Little spotted kiwis moving to Brook Waimārama Sanctuary 

Forty little spotted kiwi/kiwi pukupuku are being introduced to the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary this May, thanks to the combined efforts of iwi, local businesses, Save the Kiwi, supported by the Department of Conservation. 

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Charlotte Lang
Posted by Charlotte Lang
Monday 07 April, 2025
Business News
Visitor Economy
Business Support

Visitor Information Ambassadors to take to Nelson’s streets using AI

Nelson City Council (NCC) and the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA), with funding support from the Selwyn Foundation, have partnered to pilot a new Nelson Visitor Information Ambassador Programme, engaging retired residents to provide information and manaakitanga to visitors in Nelson, enhancing their experience of the region.

blurry placeholderInformation and inspiration on show at Fantastic Futures event to encourage vocational pathways in Nelson Tasman.
Charlotte Lang
Posted by Charlotte Lang
Wednesday 26 March, 2025
Study

Information and inspiration on show at Fantastic Futures event to encourage vocational pathways in Nelson Tasman.

For the fourth year in a row, Nelson Regional Development Agency is pleased to deliver Fantastic Futures; a one-day event designed for Nelson Tasman high school students to showcase vocational pathways in key industries driving the local economy.