

The remarkable achievements of international students and the communities that support them were celebrated at the inaugural Te Tauihu o Te Waka a Māui International Student Excellence Awards, held at the Nelson City Chambers on Friday 30 October.


A growing collection of internationally recognised luxury retreats is strengthening Nelson Tasman’s appeal to high-value international visitors and creating an opportunity to grow the value tourism brings to the regional economy.

The intimate six-suite retreat holds a perfect sweep of the world’s most coveted travel accolades - bringing global recognition to Nelson Tasman and to New Zealand’s luxury accommodation sector for the second consecutive year.


Nelson Tasman will feature in four of six major tourism initiatives backed by the Government’s latest $5 million Regional Tourism Marketing Boost Fund (Round 3), putting the region in front of more potential visitors in key international markets.

A new chapter for Whakatū Nelson's creative community begins today with the official opening of the Nelson Arts Hub at Millers Acre, Tāwera.


An industry led, public-private sector alliance is working together to showcase Nelson Tasman's strong capabilities and united commitment to support industry opportunities and the growth and resilience of the New Zealand Defence Force, particularly the New Zealand Navy.


Nelson Tasman's growing reputation as the centre of New Zealand's blue economy has received another significant vote of confidence, with the recent Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) announcement to co-fund a new national programme, supporting the country's next generation of ocean innovators, based from Nelson Tasman’s Blue House.