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