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A locals guide: Street art in Nelson Tasman

Intricate sculptures and spectacular murals are discoverable at every turn here in Nelson Tasman, and nobody is better placed to guide you around our boutique, little city than a local. This handy locals guide to street art locations will give you a taste of the regions art scene.

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You can’t dine out, so why not dine in with these local favourites?

As the nation enters into alert level 3, the glorious scent of Nelson Tasman cuisine once more begins to fill the air around us, and there's an excited buzz as we all look forward to indulging in some local goodies. To make it easy to show some love to our cafes, restaurants and takeaway businesses, we’ve compiled a growing list of those that are cranking up their ovens for contact-less pick-up and deliveries in the coming weeks.

How to help those in need during COVID-19

Now more than ever, it's important that we join together as a community and rally around those in need during these difficult times. There are many charities, organisations and website platforms committed to supporting individuals, businesses and families across Aotearoa, and we've put together a handy guide so that you can help make a difference.. Together, let’s unite against COVID-19, he waka eke noa (we're all in this together).

Support your local musicians

One thing that Nelson Tasman does incredibly well is create. Whether that’s art, music, food or beverages, the desire to craft extraordinary things is just a part of our local culture. Our expressive community is made up of a range of independent ground-breaking artists and musicians, drawing inspiration from the natural beauty that surrounds us. Now's the time to show them some love.

Taste Nelson Tasman at home

Whilst our markets and hospitality businesses are closed in the wake of the Level 4 restrictions, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the flavours of Nelson Tasman from the comfort of your own home. Whether it’s a glass of local tipple or some yummy sweet treats, you can still show support to our region’s artisans during the lockdown.

Virtual experiences: Nelson Tasman from home

Mother nature is still doing her thing. Nature is resting, and our backyard isn’t going anywhere. In the meantime, we can still experience Nelson Tasman from home. With a range of 360-degree videos, daily time-lapse webcams and virtual tours, sit down with a cup of tea and enjoy a few of our most iconic destinations from the comfort of your couch.

Recipes with a local flavour: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

If lockdown has you feeling like trying something new, you're not the only one! Whether you're tired of whipping up the same meals week after week, are looking for a way to support local businesses, or quite frankly just want to get experimental in the kitchen, we've got a series of recipes that tick all the boxes.

Recipes with a local flavour: Snacks, Desserts and Sweet Treats

If your sweet tooth is tingling (in a good way) and your taste-buds are missing the third course of a restaurant meal, it's probably about time you banish those cravings. Treat yourself to some isolation indulgence and cook up a storm from this selection of recipes with a local twist.

Zoom backgrounds: A home office to be envious of

Nelson Tasman is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, and we know that those near and far are missing the beauty of our great outdoors right now. Block out the kids and cats behind you in your online meetings with our selection of ZOOM backgrounds, and show your contacts a home office they can be envious of!

Nelson Tasman shovel ready infrastructure projects

The chosen projects will not just provide a much-needed stimulus to our economy right now, but provide benefits for future generations of people living in Te Tauihu. These projects will improve our water and food security, sustainable transport systems and affordable housing. The impact of this virus was beyond our control, but what we can control is what we choose to do next, and this will define how our response will be remembered for years to come.

The Smokehouse: local support crucial

It’s no secret COVID-19 and the alert level 4 lockdown have created a myriad of issues for employers and employees alike, with everyone impacted in some way and to some degree. For Peter Pattullo of The Smokehouse in Mapua, the nationwide lockdown has been a period of adaptation to get his business and employees through the months ahead.

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Locals Guide

A locals guide: Street art in Nelson Tasman

You can’t dine out, so why not dine in with these local favourites?

How to help those in need during COVID-19

Support your local musicians

Taste Nelson Tasman at home

Virtual experiences: Nelson Tasman from home

Recipes with a local flavour: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Recipes with a local flavour: Snacks, Desserts and Sweet Treats

Zoom backgrounds: A home office to be envious of

Nelson Tasman shovel ready infrastructure projects

The Smokehouse: local support crucial

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