Preparing Nelson’s workforce for careers in the blue economy is the aim of a new pre-employment programme, Blue Horizon.
Nelson Tasman businesses are being called on to share their experiences, challenges and outlook as the 2026 Nelson Tasman Business Insights Survey launches this week.
Local manufacturers are weighing up whether they can pass increased costs to customers as the fuel crisis continues, while many businesses are reviewing operations on a day-to-day basis.
Port Nelson’s marine haul-out and maintenance facility, operating as Calwell, officially opened this morning. Representatives of the Crown and Kānoa joined iwi, industry and community leaders to celebrate the event.
Nelson Tasman’s long-term, collective advocacy has been reinforced with the release by Nelson Regional Development Agency of the 2026 Briefing for Ministers, Enabling Nelson Tasman’s Economic Recovery, marking the fifth year the region has presented its unified and evidence-based case to Central Government for priority investment as well as other forms of support.