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News from NT

blurry placeholderA street that tells the story of Nelson
Monday 13 October, 2025
Investing in NT

A street that tells the story of Nelson

Bridge Street is being transformed. From the pipes below ground to the paving under your feet, the Bridge to Better project is an investment in Nelson’s transport, three‑waters infrastructure and public spaces that reflect Whakatū Nelson’s unique identity. We have been breaking down the new design for Bridge Street through a series of stories highlighting its key elements and how these changes will support future city growth.

blurry placeholderAirport, Airline and Agency Join forces to Drive Spring Visitation
Friday 19 September, 2025
Visitor Economy

Airport, Airline and Agency Join forces to Drive Spring Visitation

Nelson Airport has joined forces with Sounds Air and the Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) to promote Nelson-Tasman and boost visitor numbers coming into Spring.

blurry placeholderNMIT Trainee Rangers support flood recovery efforts across Tasman
Saturday 23 August, 2025
Study
Investing in NT

NMIT Trainee Rangers support flood recovery efforts across Tasman

Staff and students worked alongside DOC and community groups in clearing tracks and protecting conservation sites.

blurry placeholderNelson Tasman Tops New Zealand’s Domestic Visitor Satisfaction Rankings
Thursday 31 July, 2025
Visitor Economy

Nelson Tasman Tops New Zealand’s Domestic Visitor Satisfaction Rankings

Travellers who visited Nelson Tasman on their most recent domestic trip reported the highest satisfaction levels in the country, according to Angus & Associates’ latest Domestic Visitor Satisfaction Survey (for the year ending March 2025). With an impressive overall satisfaction score of 8.9 out of 10, Nelson Tasman surpassed other popular destinations around the country.

blurry placeholderFrom the mile to the 100-mile, experience high-energy racing right in the heart of Nelson at The Spectacle Running Festival.
Wednesday 30 July, 2025
Visitor Economy
Events
Investing in NT

The Spectacle selected for Air New Zealand’s new Regional Event Sponsorship Programme

The Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA) is thrilled by this week’s announcement that The Spectacle running festival is one of the first two major events that will be supported by a new Air New Zealand Regional Event Sponsorship programme.