


Nelson Tasman’s position at the forefront of New Zealand’s blue economy is reinforced this week with the official opening of The Blue House; an innovation hub designed to accelerate sustainable ocean innovation, investment, and collaboration.

Nelson Airport and the eight iwi of Te Tauihu marked a significant milestone this morning with a dawn blessing for a major new cultural design installation, a 22-metre-long airborne waka, within the region’s main gateway.

The 36th Annual Nelson Pine Industries Chamber of Commerce Business Awards culminated in a sold-out celebration of regional excellence, with Nelson Vets taking out the CNX Medium Business Award and Nelson Pine Supreme Award.

On Wednesday 25 February, Nelson Regional Development Agency, in partnership with Aerospace New Zealand, Kea Aerospace and ChristchurchNZ, hosted; Aerospace - Opportunities at Mahitahi Colab, Nelson.

Mahitahi Colab will officially open the doors to its new Tasman-based innovation hub on Tuesday 24 February, expanding its successful Nelson-based offering and creating a dedicated collaborative workspace for Tasman businesses and professionals.

An extraordinary contribution to New Zealand conservation was privately acknowledged this week in one of New Zealand's most iconic locations - the Abel Tasman National Park.

Wilsons Abel Tasman has released a short video sharing the story of the family behind one of the region’s most iconic tourism businesses — and their deep connection to the Abel Tasman National Park.