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News from NT

blurry placeholderSwap One celebrates first year success and return for Year Two
Thursday 09 July, 2026
Business News
Business Support

Swap One celebrates first year success and return for Year Two

More than 14,000 low-carbon trips, 110,000 kilometres travelled without a petrol or diesel car, and 25 tonnes of carbon emissions avoided – these are just some of the achievements celebrated at the recent Swap One Year One Prizegiving.

blurry placeholderSonar Flare to headline the New Zealand Cider Festival 2026
Tuesday 07 July, 2026
Food, Beverage & Wellness Products
Visitor Economy
Events

Sonar Flare to headline the New Zealand Cider Festival 2026

The New Zealand Cider Festival returns to Founders Heritage Park on Saturday 14 November, bringing together the very best of New Zealand cider, live music, local food, and family-friendly entertainment for a day-long celebration in the heart of Whakatū Nelson.

blurry placeholderAirport invests in solar-powered covered walkway
Wednesday 01 July, 2026
Business News
Visitor Economy

Airport invests in solar-powered covered walkway

Nelson Airport is set to begin construction of a new covered walkway that will boost passenger comfort and reduce emissions.

blurry placeholderA masterplan for the Haven Waterfront
Thursday 25 June, 2026
Visitor Economy
Investing in NT

A masterplan for the Haven Waterfront

Nelson City Council has started developing a masterplan for the Haven Waterfront, setting out a shared, long-term vision for the prime waterfront area on Haven Road. 

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Friday 19 June, 2026
Visitor Economy
Investing in NT

New hotel and apartment complex coming to Nelson's city centre

A new inner-city hotel and apartment complex is on the way for Nelson following the sale of the former bus hub on Bridge Street.

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Charlotte Lang
Posted by Charlotte Lang
Friday 12 June, 2026
Business News
Visitor Economy

Visitors feel the warmth in Nelson as region crowned New Zealand’s most welcoming community for tourism in latest MBIE report

Nelson Tasman residents continue to support tourism and recognise the significant economic, cultural and environmental benefits visitors bring to the region, according to analysis of MBIE’s latest Tourism Sentiment Survey.

blurry placeholderConstruction starts on long-awaited heritage storage facility
Wednesday 10 June, 2026
Business News
Visitor Economy
Investing in NT

Construction starts on long-awaited heritage storage facility

Construction has begun on a new storage facility for the region’s heritage collection in Richmond West, marking a major milestone for museums and heritage organisations across Nelson Tasman.