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NCC has ‘missed the boat’

Nelson MP Nick Smith has asked for a ‘please explain’ from Nelson City Council after it failed to apply for funding to extend the...

Nelson prepares for biggest Arts Festival yet

This year’s Nelson Arts Festival is set to be the biggest yet with 65 shows lined up including seven international acts. The 2015 programme launched...

Woodburner changes needed, say new lobby group

Opposition to the Nelson City Council’s strict woodburner policy is organising itself ahead of the next round of consultation this week. Vocal opponents to the...

Council to continue wood burner discussions

Wood burners will again come under the council spotlight in a second public meeting to update the community on progress with its Air Plan...

Caller to NCC: ‘Get rid of my neighbour’

“Help me evict my neighbour, I don’t like them.” That’s one of the many weird requests put to Nelson City Council call centre staff over...

Nelson’s newest companies launched at StartUp weekend

A mentor at Nelson’s StartUp Weekend “ate humble pie” when he watched team Bleeep deliver their presentation, a web browser plugin designed to censor...

VIDEO: Government spending $3 million to upgrade the coastal route

The Nelson coastal cycle route is set to receive $20.3 million in funding in an announcement made today by transport minister Simon Bridges. $3 million...

Hour bells on hold at Civic house

The hour bell mechanism in the Civic House clock tower is in the process of being replaced. For the next two weeks the bells will...

Zumo building to be strengthened

The council-owned Zumo building is set undergo earthquake strengthening with an estimated cost of  $56,000. Work is earmarked to begin on May 27 with bore...

Local firm to lead Trafalgar Centre reopening

With the Trafalgar Centre scheduled to be reopened in February 2016 the Nelson City Council has appointed a local contractor to lead the upgrade project. Local firm Gibbons Construction...

New LEDs light up Nile Street

New street lighting is being installed around the city this year with Nile Street upgraded last weekend. The new, modern, street lights feature white LED...

Flood protection shortfall prompts funding boost

Nelson City Council have put aside an extra $30 million for stormwater and flood protection upgrades as part of its Ten Year Plan, but...

New playground for Rutherford Park

The Nelson City Council are focusing on creating new play areas in the city with $614,000 of additional funding allowed for creation of new...

Nelson environment to receive funding lift

A funding injection into the Nelson Nature programme will help council to better manage our natural resources. As part of Nelson City Council’s increased focus on its...

What would you change about Nelson?

The Nelson City Council is after feedback on it’s Ten Year Plan. The plan outlines the future direction of the city and is open for public consultation from...

Submissions open for ten year plan

The Nelson City Council is after feedback on it's Ten Year Plan released today. The plan outlines the future direction of the city and is open for...

Blocked sewer causes impromptu ban

A sewerage discharge into Nelson Haven prompted CCTV checks of sewerage lines in the area and an unnecessary swimming ban. Over the weekend a 150mm...

VIDEO: Stopping demos teach crowd a lesson

In an effort to slow speeding drivers a number of stopping demonstrations were held around the region. Cardboard cutouts were used with fake tomato sauce...

ANZAC Apple day comes to founders

Unless you've lived for more than 100 years you may have never heard of Apple Day. The ANZAC wartime bazaar is making a comeback for the...