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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.

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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.

blurry placeholderHow a small Nelson festival keeps punching above its weight and why artists get in behind it
Tuesday 09 June, 2026
Visitor Economy
Events

How a small Nelson festival keeps punching above its weight and why artists get in behind it

While festivals across Aotearoa scale back or disappear, one regional event in Whakatū Nelson is doing the opposite.

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Charlotte Lang
Posted by Charlotte Lang
Friday 05 June, 2026
Business News
Business Events
Business Support

New initiative to help local businesses adapt to change

This month local businesses will be able to access free practical workshops to help strengthen performance, manage uncertainty and plan their next steps.

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Friday 29 May, 2026
Visitor Economy

Takahē move into Golden Bay

Takahē are roaming at the base of Onetahua Farewell Spit in Golden Bay after eight were moved there this week.